With a sharp understanding of the dynamics within modern industrial enterprises and a deep passion for sustainable transformation, Alex Barber founded Shift Changers GmbH. As Managing Director of this specialized boutique consultancy for personnel and organizational development, she is setting new standards in leadership development at the shop floor level of industrial companies.

Alex’s academic journey is as impressive as it is international: she completed the prestigious CEMS Master’s in International Management, a program that took her to leading universities and diverse cultural contexts. This global perspective shapes her approach to the challenges and opportunities present in today’s complex business environment.
With Shift Changers, Alex aims to not simply advise industrial companies but guide them through transformative processes. Her method combines a deep understanding of organizational structures with innovative approaches to talent development. At the core of her work lies the human being: it is about identifying potential, nurturing talent, and cultivating a corporate culture that is both performance-oriented and grounded in shared values.
In interviews such as the Karriere Talk, Alex shares insights from her work, offering practical and strategic guidance to both current and aspiring leaders. Her expertise and authentic engagement make her a respected voice in the discourse on the future of work.
Through Shift Changers GmbH, Alex Barber is not merely managing a company – she is leading a movement toward more conscious, effective, and human-centered ways of working.