In this episode, Rudi Bauer talks with Kerstin Wagner, Executive VP Talent Acquisition at Deutsche Bahn, about building future-ready talent strategies in a large, complex organization.

They explore how to balance strategic vision with daily operations, keep retention high, and rethink jobs in light of technological change. Kerstin shares insights on using AI to scale recruiting, identifying hidden talent beyond CVs, tackling age discrimination, and building sustainable talent acquisition strategies. She also offers her perspective on what recruiting excellence will look like ten years from now.