Professor Gerold Frick is a Partner at Stanton Chase Stuttgart. He has 12 years of professional experience in leading international family-owned companies in the automation technology industry and in the FMCG industry. He began his career at FESTO AG where he was Human Resources Director in different HR functions. Later on, he became Vice President of Global Human Resources Management at Berner Group. In 1999, he founded his own human capital consulting company with a focus on strategic HRM, talent management and leadership development, management audits, executive search, executive coaching, and change management. He was also the CEO of the biggest non-governmental association for people management in Germany from 2007 to 2011. In January 2013, he merged with Stanton Chase International. Gerold holds a professorship in human resources management and leadership at Aalen University. He also holds an MBA and a diploma in business administration. He is fluent in German and English. In his leisure time, he enjoys being with his family, skiing, motorcycling, culture, and travelling.