About me
Change, Leadership, Communication. These are topics that have accompanied me for over 20 years. In my work, I combine many years of leadership experience in international HR management with a strong foundation in systemic coaching.
I grew up in Austria, lived in England for many years, and am a mother of a bicultural family where English is our common language. This bilingual aspect allows me to work authentically with both international teams and with regional SMEs. Thereby I focus not only on the spoken words but also on different perspectives to create balance and clarity.
My strength lies in a structured working style combined with a sense for the dynamics involved in individual coaching, team development, or company-wide change processes.
Professional Background
20+ years of experience in HR management across various industries — 9 of those years in the UK
2011–2023: Setting up and leadership of an international HR department in a rapidly expanding retail company (9 countries, 85+ stores, 850+ employees)
10+ years of leadership experience, most recently leading a 13-member HR team
Part of senior management, reporting directly to the CEO
In-house coaching and support for leaders
Education & Qualifications
Diploma in Systemic Coaching with a practical focus
Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel & Development (UK)
Master in Education
Various leadership and professional training programs
Contact me
Schedule a non-binding initial consultation
Do you have questions or would you like to learn more about my services? Contact me on any of the following:
Email: hello@ulrikehowson.at
Telephone: +43 699 150 42657