EXPERIENCE

25 Years of Workplace Safety

Career path, experience, and the person behind Hillebrand Occupational Safety.

About my profession

Putting things together precisely, experimenting, explaining things and how they fit together: From an early age, I used a craft knife to build airplanes—and later, with words, I created entire worlds.

My career path hasn't always been a straight one. After completing an apprenticeship as a printer, I went on to study process engineering. My path then led me into human resources management, accompanied by courses in sociology and statistics, and culminated in a comprehensive thesis on social psychology as part of my business administration degree.

That's how I eventually ended up in the HR world of a major printing and publishing company.

In 2001, I immersed myself in the world of occupational safety there—and discovered a field that uniquely combines technology, organization, and working with people.

In 2014, I took the plunge into self-employment, though I was a bit shaky on my feet at first. Today, I enjoy the freedom of life as a consultant and, above all, the opportunity to support companies personally, directly, and with my own solutions.

Digitalization has now become one of my tools as well. It is not meant to make workplace safety more complicated, but rather to simplify it: clear structures, understandable information, and the easiest possible access for companies and their employees.

Introduction to Occupational Safety

Occupational Safety Specialist and Head of Occupational Safety, Environmental Protection, and Fire Safety at the Süddeutsche Zeitung.

2001

The First Step Toward Self-Employment

Business registration for self-employed occupational safety consulting—initially while still working at the publishing house.

2005

From Employee to Independent Consultant

Began working full-time as an external occupational safety specialist. The first clients came primarily through personal referrals.

2011

Hillebrand's Commitment to Workplace Safety Is Becoming Apparent

The company launches its first website. What began as a consulting business that grew primarily through referrals is evolving into an increasingly professional market presence.

2016

25 Years of Workplace Safety

25 years of experience in occupational safety—now combined with personalized consulting, clear structures, and digital tools to provide efficient support to businesses.

2026