Hamburg, Germany, April 2026 – PLATH Corporation GmbH has announced the appointment of Dr. Verena Heeschen as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective April 1, 2026. In this role, she will lead the Group-wide HR strategy with a strong focus on transformation and growth.
Dr. Verena Heeschen brings extensive experience in strategic and operational HR leadership within technology-driven environments. Over the course of her career, she has held key leadership roles at organizations such as Axel Springer, Neusoft Technology Solutions, NOVENTI Health, and Fieldfisher, where she has built HR organizations, led transformation initiatives, and aligned people strategies with broader corporate objectives.
At PLATH Corporation, she will focus on advancing group-wide HR structures and professionalizing central HR processes, with particular emphasis on leadership development, talent strategy, and the digitization of HR systems. Her mandate also includes supporting the company’s continued expansion and strengthening organizational capabilities.
Highlighting the strategic importance of this appointment, Maya von Holdt stated:
“With Dr. Verena Heeschen, we are gaining an experienced and at the same time very dynamic HR leader. Their strategic perspective, their ability to implement and their ability to develop people and the organization in equal measure will provide important impetus for the next phase of our Group’s development,”
Dr. Verena Heeschen shared her perspective on the new role:
“With a strong market position and continuous growth, the PLATH Group offers ideal opportunities. I am pleased to be able to shape the HR strategy for the PLATH Corporation in such a way that our teams can fully develop their potential and that together we can actively drive the company’s development and long-term success.”
Her prior experience includes serving as Chief Human Resources Officer and Board Member for HR and Legal at NOVENTI Health, where she led large-scale HR transformation initiatives, implemented HR business partner models, and drove digitalization across HR systems. She has also worked extensively in international environments, leading organizational development, restructuring, and cross-border HR strategies across Europe and Asia.
About PLATH Corporation GmbH
The PLATH Group is dedicated to supporting state actors in the security and defence sector with innovative technologies that provide a decisive information advantage, contributing to the prevention and avoidance of conflicts.
Founded in 1954 in Hamburg, the company has evolved from a specialist in radio navigation into a global technology group with over 350 installed systems across more than 40 countries. With a strong network of specialized investments, PLATH is recognized as a key player in data-driven crisis prevention, combining innovation with sustainable growth and a clear strategic focus.
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