Peter Barkhurst

Vice President AIMS International
Managing Director Germany
Team Lead EMEA - Industrial
Team Member - Energy

Languages: English, German

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AIMS GERMANY

Paul-Lenz-Str. 1
86316 Friedberg (Germany)

After 25 years in different HR roles in the machine and plant engineering section, Peter joined AIMS Germany in 2007. Peter holds a Master in Industrial Pedagogy and gathered his professional experience as HR Manager and Consultant.

Focusing on regional and global clients in machine engineering, energy, automation, process engineering and special vehicle industry, he is also EMEA Practice Team Lead Industrial and Team Member Energy. He also serves as Global Vice President for AIMS International.

Since January 2018, Peter has been appointed as Managing Partner of AIMS International-Germany.

Peter is strong in intercultural adaption and has a fast comprehension of his national and international client’s needs, with focus on managerial positions.

Peter speaks German, English and French.

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Born in Chelsea / Massachusetts (USA), grown up in Southern Germany, I had a lot of opportunities to work on international base throughout my entire career with some focus on Europe as well as several activities in Asia and the Americas.

Today, I truly feel as a European citizen, with great passion for intercultural exchange and collaboration. Living in Kissing / Bavaria, a friendly and peaceful town close to the cities of Augsburg and Munich is a luxury. We enjoy good weather, many chances for leisure-activities as lakes and mountains are near-by.

I am lucky to be married to my wife Ingrid for 35 years with three grown-up children and two wonderful grandchildren. My passions are people, my family and sports. My passion has a wide range starting with team sports, intercultural activities in my business and private life and of course my family plays a big part. Biking over the Alps, playing a round of golf with my wife, skiing with our family or hiking with some friends - outdoor activities play a main role in my life.

I went through some changes in my professional life; during my first career in Air Force, I worked with different European nationalities and even had the chance to work with Generals from the Middle East. Then as a HR Manager, I was part of company acquisitions and sales, as well as leading international projects in Europe. Later in this career, I collaborated with AIMS as a client in China and Luxembourg, where my dear colleague, Daniel Reinert, recommended me for AIMS Germany in 2007.

HR Consultancy and Executive Search is my third fabulous career, which I enjoy while consulting individuals, companies and teams. Continuously working in an international environment for 37 years, I like teaming up with AIMS partners, even discovering additional countries.

Integrating my acumen in this truly global organization as a manager and consultant is fun, energizing and demanding. Today I embrace different roles nationally and globally in AIMS INTERNATIONAL, it has been a good choice!