Petra Owusu

Professional Focus

• Experience in leadership advisory, leadership assessments, corporate culture transformation and executive search for human resources positions
• Professional executive coaching and specialized women’s coaching initiatives
• Specializes in assessing and developing emotional intelligence leadership and workplace competencies
• Background in strategic human resources management including change management, performance management, talent development, succession planning, recruitment
• Bilingual in English and German, with basic knowledge of Mandarin

Business Expertise

• Principal - Leadership Advisory at a Hong Kong-based executive search and leadership advisory firm focused on Asia
• Independent HR Strategist and Transformation Coach in Germany and Greater China
• HR Manager Germany at BDP International GmbH, a global transportation and logistics firm in Germany, as well as a member of the BDP President Advisory Council
• Global Sales Coordinator at FedEx Europe, based in Germany

Practice Membership

Global Cross-Sector Practices

• Human Resources

Additional Expertise

• Leadership Consulting

Education & Certifications

• Professional degree in strategic HR management, Haufe Academy and University of Deggendorf, Germany
• Professional degree in medical technology - radiology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany
• Professional Coaching Certification (ICF standard), Transcend International Academy, Hong Kong
• Certified Emotional Intelligence Trainer, Genos International

Affiliations & Awards

• Member of BPM, a German federal association of human resources managers
• Member of GWIC (Guangzhou Women International Club)
• Volunteer member of the Guangzhou coaching community, WeCoach & International Coaching Week initiative