Desiree Castell
InvestorChief People Officer at Viessmann Generations Group · Directrice Ginkgo Advisor France at Ginkgo Advisor Sarl
Berlin Metropolitan Area
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About
Appointed Chief People Officer in April 2026, having shaped the group's global people and organization since 2021. Previously led growth at a technology scale-up and advised on strategy at McKinsey & Company.
Experience
- Viessmann Generations GroupChief People Officer, Member of Executive Boardcurrent2026 — present
- Viessmann Generations GroupGroup VP People, Culture & Organization2022 — 2026
- Viessmann Generations GroupVP People Products2021 — 2022Berlin, Germany
- mute-labs phone boothsAdvisor New Workcurrent2018 — presentBerlin Metropolitan Area
- Zeitgold (acquired by Deel)VP People & Culture2017 — 2021Berlin
- McKinsey & CompanyEngagement Manager2011 — 2017Berlin
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Languages English · German · Spanish
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Colleagues at Viessmann Generations Group
Boris Scukanec Hopinski
Chief Investment and Operating Officer at Viessmann Generations Group
Dr. Albert Christmann
Member of the Board of Directors at Viessmann Generations Group
Dr.-Ing. E.h. Peter Leibinger
Member of the Board of Directors at Viessmann Generations Group
Frauke von Polier
Member of the Board of Directors at Viessmann Generations Group
Madeleine Jahr
Member of the Board of Directors at Viessmann Generations Group
Marcus Brennecke
Member of the Board of Directors at Viessmann Generations Group
Max Viessmann
Investor at Viessmann Generations Group
Nicola Boya
Head of Group & Internal Communications, Viessmann Generations Group at Viessmann Generations Group
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Desiree Castell?
- Appointed Chief People Officer in April 2026, having shaped the group's global people and organization since 2021. Previously led growth at a technology scale-up and advised on strategy at McKinsey & Company.
- Where does Desiree Castell work?
- Desiree Castell is Chief People Officer at Viessmann Generations Group.
- Where did Desiree Castell go to school?
- Desiree Castell studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); University of St.Gallen (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs); Columbia University.
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Also attended Columbia University1,122
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Dr. Mark WindeknechtPrincipal at World FundMarius PigullaManaging Director at Beyond1435 GmbHViola StadlerDirector of Platform at Norrsken VCBoris Scukanec HopinskiChief Investment and Operating Officer at Viessmann Generations GroupRolf WetzelChief Financial Officer at Viessmann Generations GroupProf. Dr. Martin ViessmannNon-Executive Member of the Board of Directors at Viessmann Generations Group
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Also worked at Zeitgold (acquired by Deel)3
Also worked at McKinsey & Company2,000
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