Hi, I'm Maria Pfister - HR Director at Horizon Quantum | Management Trainer/Facilitator
I thrive on building and scaling global teams, especially in fast-paced tech environments. My passion lies in orchestrating exceptional employee experiences and fostering growth, currently driving people strategy at a quantum computing firm.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Managed global teams and product support for Gmail mobile apps at Google.
Currently serves as HR Director at Horizon Quantum Computing, scaling global teams.
Can help others by providing insights on scaling HR operations for tech companies.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Growth at Google
Began career with product support and management roles, advancing through operations and staffing across EMEA.
✦ Product Management
✦ Operations
✦ Staffing
Leadership Development and Facilitation
Transitioned into training and development roles, focusing on performance management and leadership enablement.
✦ Training
✦ Facilitation
✦ Leadership
Quantum Leap in HR Leadership
Currently leading HR functions at a cutting-edge quantum computing firm, focusing on people strategy and operational excellence.
✦ HR Director
✦ Quantum Computing
✦ People Operations
💪🏻 Superpowers
Scaling High-Performing Teams
Expertise in building and managing global teams to meet dynamic business needs.
✦ Directed global teams in Customer Support and HR Operations.
✦ Managed Staffing Operations for EMEA at Google.
✦ Led product support for Gmail mobile applications.
Strategic HR Operations Leadership
Developing and implementing robust HR strategies for growth-stage companies.
✦ Overseeing all people operations at Horizon Quantum Computing.
✦ Designing performance management frameworks.
✦ Facilitating management training and development.
Cross-Cultural People Development
Bridging cultural divides to foster inclusive and effective work environments.
✦ Background in Intercultural Management.
✦ Experience with global team scaling.
✦ Passionate about youth outdoor education.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with fellow innovators in the quantum computing space.
✦ Exploring new methodologies in talent management and organizational development.
✦ Discovering potential collaborators for future HR initiatives.
I can help with
✦ Providing insights on scaling HR operations for high-growth tech companies.
✦ Sharing best practices in performance management and leadership training.
✦ Offering guidance on building inclusive and intercultural teams.
I would love your help on
✦ Advice on navigating the specific talent landscape of deep tech industries.
✦ Introductions to experts in organizational psychology and future of work trends.
✦ Sharing perspectives on ethical considerations in AI and quantum talent acquisition.