Dirk wottgen
Dirk Wottgen was born in Freiberg, Saxony, in 1968. He spent most of his youth in Frankfurt/Main, where he also received his degree in law from the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University of Frankfurt.
After graduating, he gained professional experience in various executive positions in the human resources department at Quelle AG and Buderus AG.
He already started his career at the BMW Group in 2004. Since then he has been holding a number of leadership positions in the human resources department in Munich as well as in Steyr, Austria.
Currently, Dirk Wottgen is head of the human resources department at the BMW production plant in Leipzig.
Dirk Wottgen lives in Leipzig with his wife and two sons.
He feels a strong connection with the city and the local area. Therefore, he volunteers in several positions, such as being the chairman of the supervisory board of Joblinge gAG and a member of the foundation council of the University of Leipzig’s pediatric clinic.
Q & A with DIRK
DO YOU HAVE A ROLE MODEL OR LIFE MOTTO?
I don’t have a role model in the classical way. People, regardless of their age, who act consistent to their beliefs and without focusing their own personal benefit, inspire me.
What was your most powerful learning moment?
A few days ago: My son gave me a feedback about my review of his sportive performance. :-) In school times: The lessons of my German and History teacher. He was able to teach German history of the 19th and 20th century accompanied by literature. In retrospect, he notably influenced my world view.
WHAT CAN YOU NOT LAUGH ABOUT?
Any kind of discrimination.
What was the last beautiful thing you bought?
The new novel by Simon Beckett.
What is that one book that will stay with you forever?
A brief history of humankind written by Yuval Noah Harari.
WHEN DO YOU FEEL ALIVE?
When I spend an amazing time with my family and friends.
WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IN?
There is no coincidence.
What is your peaceful place?
By the sea – Baltic Sea or the South Seas.
What was your last good deed?
A decision I made out of conviction.
What was your last dream abaout?
A trip around the world with my family.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC?
Soul music and smooth jazz.
BEGINNING OR FINISHING? WHICH IS HARDER?
Stopping, when it is starting to be fun.