Charlene Pheiffer

Charlene Pheiffer, is an accomplished Human Resources leader with over 25 years of experience advancing people strategies that drive organizational success. As Senior Human Resources Manager at DKMS Africa, they have led transformative initiatives in employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, student engagement, and human capital development from across the country and most recently, internationally.

Passionate about aligning HR practices with organizational goals, Charlene, leverages innovative approaches to build resilient, high-performing workplace cultures. Her expertise spans navigating change, fostering inclusivity, and unlocking the potential of multi-generational teams, including emerging talent from academic institutions, in today’s evolving work environment.

Having presented at international conferences, Charlene, brings a dynamic, practical perspective to the future of work. At this conference, she will share actionable strategies and real-world examples to help leaders create thriving, adaptable organizations that invest in both current employees and future talent pipelines.