Topic

Boehringer Ingelheim took a deeply user-centric approach to modernising their global intranet. With an audience of 54,000 employees across hundreds of roles and locations, this is personalisation on a massive scale. Robert will talk us through his journey of overseeing the transformation, from the initial vision statement to the deployment of a dynamic, integrated, and task-based platform that empowers employees worldwide.

Robert will cover:

• insights from the UX research
• developing the value proposition and integration approach
• challenges and solutions
• technical implementation
• what’s next on the continuous improvement roadmap

 

Profile

Robert Thieme is a passionate digital leader and IT Director of the Corporate Affairs & Search team at Boehringer Ingelheim. With over a decade of experience in digital transformation, Robert thrives at the intersection of technology, communication, and user experience. His proudest achievement to date has been the complete transformation of the company’s global intranet.

Robert led the renewal of the entire IT application portfolio for Corporate Affairs, introduced Copilot and AI translation capabilities, and played a pivotal role in the digital enablement of Boehringer Ingelheim’s evolved corporate brand in 2023. He brings a deeply human approach to digital strategy, always advocating for solutions that simplify complexity and elevate the employee experience. Driven by curiosity and a love for innovation, Robert is committed to shaping digital employee experiences that are not only functional but inspiring.