
Hartmuth Gieldanowski
Wertwandler GmbH
Hartmuth Gieldanowski is a seasoned Agile Coach and transformation expert who empowers organizations to develop customer-centric products and services. At Takeda Pharmaceuticals, he leads strategic initiatives by integrating agile methodologies and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), fostering a coaching-centric culture across the organization. As a Level 2 Ambassador of the Agile Academy, Hartmuth brings extensive experience in agile coaching, leadership development, and organizational transformation.wertwandler.ch
Beyond his corporate role, Hartmuth co-founded Takeda’s Zurich Coaching Community, providing professional business coaching and mentoring. He also serves as a guest lecturer on Organizational Change and Transformation Management, sharing insights from over seven years of experience with future industry leaders.
Experience
At Takeda, Hartmuth Gieldanowski serves as an Agile Coach driving the company’s mission of delivering patient-centric digital pharmaceuticals. His role focuses on enabling strategic transformation through agile practices, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and leadership training. By advising on methodologies and mentoring colleagues, he helps cultivate a coaching-driven culture across the organization.
As a co-founder of Takeda’s Zurich Coaching Community, Hartmuth has been instrumental in creating a space where professionals can grow, collaborate, and exchange insights. His commitment to coaching extends beyond the corporate environment—Hartmuth is also an entrepreneur delivering professional business coaching services tailored to evolving leadership and transformation challenges.
With over seven years of hands-on experience, he also contributes to academia as a guest lecturer on Organizational Change and Transformation Management, sharing practical knowledge and real-world insights with future leaders.
Languages
- English
- German
Industries
- Financial Services
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Social & Public Sector
- Telecommunications
- Transportation

Agile Academy Ambassador
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- Delivering certified training and e-learning courses to build practical Agile skills.
- Providing transformation coaching for teams and organizations.
- Sharing insights through articles, case studies, and thought leadership.
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Contact usLinks, Articles & Case Studies
InnoPodcast: "Agilität einfach erklärt"
In this episode, Hartmuth discusses the fundamentals of Agile work, Scrum, and the significance of stand-ups in organizational contexts.
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Hartmuth explores the evolving role of Scrum Masters in the context of XR (Extended Reality) and the transformation of Agile principles.
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Hartmuth shares his perspectives on software industrialization and the decentralization narrative of Web3.
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