Welcome Brave Leaders

The world of work is changing

We’ve seen the digital revolution transform how we operate, moving from paper and pencil to personal computers, and from snail mail to the interconnectedness of the internet. These advancements have laid the groundwork for the next seismic shift in knowledge work: the rise of AI-powered agents. Just as the steam engine revolutionized industry, these intelligent agents will fundamentally reshape how we work, ushering in a new era of productivity and potential. This platform is dedicated to exploring this exciting future, sharing best practices, and empowering leaders to navigate this transformative journey.

Welcome to the #FutureofWork. I was always looking for a place to find a best practice collection for Leaders how to change work to create the best organizations for people to live and work together. I have decided to create this collection myself. I hope that it will be a catalyst to change work in your context. You will find on this page the following topics:

  • Foundations and Best Practices
  • Innovation and Research
  • Automation and Artificial Intelligence

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About Ansgar Ruhnau

Senior Director, People Business Partner, EMEA and APAC at Guidewire

He is passionate about building the best organization for people to live and work together. With the People Team at Guidewire he is shaping the future of work through automation and Artificial Intelligence.

Ansgar lives with his wife and two daughters in Germany. When not working, you may find him outdoors with the family or training for his next triathlon.

Experience

Senior Director, People Business Partner, EMEA and APAC
Guidewire (since June 2026)
Head of Human Resources for International GTM (EMEA & APJ)
UiPath
People Partner, Head of HR EMEA North
Google Cloud
Head of Total Rewards EMEA
SAP
HR Director
SAP Nederland B.V.
HR Business Partner
SAP Germany
People Sustainability
SAP