Alexander Goettling

Managing Director at Beaufort 8 Coaching & Consulting

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Alexander is a seasoned C-level HR executive and strategic advisor with over 25 years of experience transforming organizations across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.Currently serving as Fractional CHRO for a global commodity trading and shipping group, he leads comprehensive HR transformation initiatives that enable sustainablebusiness growth in highly competitive markets. Previously, Alexander spearheaded executive talent management and board effectiveness for Saudi Aramco's global operations, significantly strengthening leadership succession pipelines and governance frameworks. At Lidl Group, he led enterprise-wide talent transformation across 31 countries and 370,000+ employees, driving substantial organizational growth and operational excellence. As Founding Partner of Beaufort 8 Coaching & Consulting, Alexander specializes inboard effectiveness, executive succession planning, and organizational transformation. He holds dual MBAs from Durham University and EBS University, with Fellow designations from CIPD and CPHR.