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GETEC appoints Dr. Alexander Jawad as new Chief Human Resources Officer
GETEC appoints Dr. Alexander Jawad as new Chief Human Resources Officer
- Responsible for GETEC’s pan-European people strategy
- Starting on 1 December 2025
- Extensive international exposure at IKEA and Johnson Controls
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Magdeburg, 1st December 2025 - GETEC is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alexander Jawad as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
Dr. Jawad brings extensive international experience in human resources leadership, having held senior roles within the global HR organisation of IKEA and at Johnson Controls, among others. His strong academic and legal background in labour law, combined with his MBA, further highlights his ability to navigate complex organisational and regulatory landscapes.
In his new role, Dr. Jawad will lead the development and execution of HR policies and practices designed to enhance employee engagement, optimise talent management, and support GETEC’s ambitious growth targets.
Reporting directly to the CEO Pierre-Alain Graf and serving as a member of the GETEC Executive Committee, Dr. Jawad will act as a key advisor on all people-related matters.
Pierre-Alain Graf, CEO of GETEC:
“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Alexander Jawad as our new CHRO at GETEC. His extensive knowledge of global HR management and his proven ability to lead through transformation will be of great value to us as we continue to grow and evolve. Our people are at the heart of our success, and Dr. Jawad’s leadership will help us to attract, develop and retain the best talent, while fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture.”
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