Head of Talent Acquisition

Accelerator Program

Learn how to build a strategic, AI & Tech-enabled TA function that drives measurable business impact.

2 days, in-person experience

Berlin, Mitte

Built for Europe's most ambitious Heads of Talent

Upcoming 2026 Cohorts (updated & confirmed!)

February Cohort = 25 - 26 February 2026

April Cohort = 16 - 17 April 2026

Program Overview

A two-day, in-person learning experience in Berlin designed for ambitious Heads of Talent Acquisition who want to elevate their impact quickly and confidently.

Across two tightly curated days, participants will learn how to:

  • Analyse their Talent Acquisition function with clarity and structure

  • Translate business strategy into a compelling TA mission, vision, strategy, and roadmap

  • Design innovation-driven, scalable TA organisations that support business success

  • Lead transformational change while taking teams, stakeholders, and the wider organisation with them

  • Build AI-integrated, tech-enabled TA tech-stacks and processes that scale

  • Use data and insights to influence senior decision-making and create clarity for key audiences

  • Bring TA strategy to life through Employer Brand, Talent Assessment, and Talent Architecture

  • Expand their remit beyond hiring into broader Talent domains, increasing strategic impact while strengthening TA’s foundations

Innovative and impactful TA leadership requires far more than operational expertise. It demands a strategic mindset, the ability to interpret business priorities, the capability to design scalable organisations, and the confidence to lead teams and stakeholders through constant change. Today’s TA leaders must also understand how AI, automation, and data are reshaping the Talent landscape, and how to build teams and processes that thrive in this environment.

This program provides the tools, frameworks, and applied practice to step into this expanded role: thinking and operating as a strategic TA leader, designing and scaling an impactful TA organisation, and leveraging AI and insights to drive meaningful business impact.

This program combines proven frameworks, case studies, hands-on exercises, facilitated discussions, and practical tools.

The goal: to accelerate strategic capability and reshape how participants lead Talent Acquisition.

Join a cohort of forward-leaning TA leaders and transform the way you lead Talent.

Price: 1.495€ + 19% VAT

for 2 days, packed with in-person, learning, energy, collaboration and networking,

and good food, drinks and fun, of course

Want to see the full agenda?

There’s far more in this program than we can show on a website, so we’ve prepared a detailed PDF with the complete agenda* and all essential information. Fill out the form to receive immediate access.

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*The TA and AI / Tech landscape is moving fast, to ensure the most important and up-to-date topics, we might adjust the agenda slightly to incorporate important topics.

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Meet your instructor

Soeren Winter

I’m passionate about helping companies grow through better people & talent strategies.

Over the past 18+ years, I’ve built and scaled global Talent Acquisition and People teams for Zalando, Wayfair, Parity Technologies, GetYourGuide (Int.) and many more, led complex transformations, and advised C-level leaders across Europe, Asia, and North America.

These days, I work independently as Consultant, Mentor and Executive Coach with Founders, Chief People Officers, Head of Talents and Leadership teams to shape Talent strategies that truly align with business goals.

My clients span tech (from start-up to MAANG companies), media, and traditional industries, often in moments of rapid growth or change.

  • Sam Cameron, Global Director Talent Acquisition, Bolt

    "Sören is a truly excellent operator, leader, and TA thought leader. He’s challenged me as a leader and helped me to grow my career over the years. If you‘re looking to get out of your comfort zone and grow as a TA professional, I can definitely recommend Sören"

  • Heidi Hofer, Interim CHRO

    "(...) his expertise is truly unparalleled. He excels in conducting in-depth status quo analyses and has been instrumental in designing and implementing an innovative Talent Acquisition org design. What sets Sören apart is his ability to not only develop impactful strategies but also execute them with precision. His advisory skills at the C-level are outstanding, and he provided me with exceptional support during a critical phase as an interim CHRO for a large media company. (...) He is a trusted professional, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a strategic, results-driven Talent Executive."

  • James Ballard, Managing Director, Annapurna

    "Soeren is is an extremely talented head of talent acquisition. He is a brilliant leader and manager, has excellent stakeholder relationship skills at all levels of the business, and is a brilliant functional leader of recruitment who has strong skills in transformation and improvement. In my opinion he is one of the top recruiters in the World."

  • Chris Raw, Strategic Customer Success Executive, SmartRecruiters

    People Leaders...this is such an amazing opportunity for your up and coming TA leaders to work with one of the best in this Accelerator Programme. Sören is a legend and still a great mentor to me. He has produced so many TA leaders out there across Europe. A great opp to give your hiring leadership a leg up for 2026

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