Event

Dock & Talk: Stories From the Top #11

How inclusive leadership shapes global companies

Registration


05.05.2026, 18:0019:00

Kühne Logistics University
Großer Grasbrook 17, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Room Faculty Lounge (4th floor)

English
Spoken language

What to Expect

Join us for the next exciting edition of our "Dock & Talk - Stories From The Top" event series, featuring a captivating conversation between Misel Ahom (HR Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding at Beiersdorf AG) and Andreas Kaplan (KLU President).

Misel Ahom is the HR Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding at Beiersdorf AG, where she connects people with purpose by attracting and engaging exceptional talent that reflects Beiersdorf’s global consumer base, shaping a compelling employer identity, and fostering a culture where everyone belongs. After more than twenty years in innovation and international marketing, Misel made a career pivot into HR, transforming her expertise in attracting consumers into the magic of attracting top global talent. As a senior leader with a long-standing passion for championing DE&I, Misel is dedicated to building inclusive workplaces where all talent is inspired to dream big, break barriers and thrive in their careers.

Join us at KLU's campus in Hamburg's vibrant HafenCity for this insightful session and gain valuable insights into the importance of  leadership in driving meaningful change within society.

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Misel will be our guest speaker in the Empowerment Careers course. Her session, “Empowering Yourself – Take Ownership, Bring Others, Start”, will run from 14:30 to 16:00 in the Golden Egg on the KLU campus in Hamburg. Learn more

Dock & Talk: Stories From the Top

Welcome to the new event series presented by KLU, diving into the lives of those who’ve climbed to the top, using their view to change the world – and keen to share their journey with you!  

In each event, host and KLU president Prof. Andreas Kaplan welcomes a new guest for a personal chat about their story from the top. Join us and get first-hand insights and the chance to learn from the very best. With a view over the rooftops and the docks of Hamburg’s nearby port, KLU campus is the perfect location for this inspiring event.

Stay tuned for more Dock&Talk episodes, where we bring you the top stories and insights from the world of business.

Speakers

Andreas Kaplan KLU President
Prof. Dr. Andreas Kaplan

President, Managing Director & Professor of Digital Transformation

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Misel Ahom

HR Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding at Beiersdorf AG

Organizer

Betina Sachsse

Event Manager

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