• Responsible for GETEC’s pan-European people strategy, starting on 1 December, 2025 and reporting to Pierre-Alain Graf, CEO
• Extensive international experience in HR leadership, at IKEA and Johnson Controls
• A background in labour law enables Dr Jawad to navigate complex organisational and regulatory landscapes

Magdeburg, Germany, 1 December, 2025 – GETEC is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alexander Jawad as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

Dr. Jawad brings extensive international experience in human resources leadership, having held senior roles within the global HR organisation of IKEA and at Johnson Controls, among others. His strong academic and legal background in labour law, combined with his MBA, further highlights his ability to navigate complex organisational and regulatory landscapes.

In his new role, Dr. Jawad will lead the development and execution of HR policies and practices designed to enhance employee engagement, optimise talent management and support GETEC’s ambitious growth targets.

Reporting directly to the CEO Pierre-Alain Graf and serving as a member of the GETEC Executive Committee, Dr. Jawad will act as a key advisor on all people-related matters.

“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Alexander Jawad as our new CHRO at GETEC,” said Pierre-Alain Graf, CEO, GETEC. “His extensive knowledge of global HR management and his proven ability to lead through transformation will be of great value to us as we continue to grow and evolve.”

“Our people are at the heart of our success, and Dr. Jawad’s leadership will help us to attract, develop and retain the best talent, while fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture.”

Pierre-Alain Graf
CEO 
GETEC 

About GETEC
GETEC is Europe's leading specialist for reliable, decarbonised energy and infrastructure solutions. With more than 3,100 dedicated employees at around 50 locations, we leverage our engineering, regulatory, and sustainability expertise to help our industrial and real estate customers navigate the complexities of the modern energy landscape while significantly reducing their carbon footprint. Operating over 11,000 plants, the company has a broad decarbonised technology offering. GETEC develops, finances, and runs critical energy infrastructure and industrial parks across Europe through its regional platforms in Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Benelux, Austria and Poland.