Dr. Joanna Ritz | Business Psychologist & Consultant
Deep expertise doesn't automatically translate into impact. Whether you're navigating a career transition, building credibility in a new environment, or developing the people and talent your organisation depends on — the work requires more than competence. It requires understanding how expertise is recognised, communicated, and rewarded in the contexts that matter.
I work with individuals, organisations, and academic institutions across the full arc — from individual transition to institutional strategy. I combine psychology with organisational experience to give people and institutions the tools to make expertise visible, relevant, and impactful.
PhD in Work & Organisational Psychology · Former BCG manager · Former professor, Amsterdam Business School · Certified Hogan Assessor · Based in Düsseldorf · Works internationally
Who I work with
Individuals
Organisations
Academic Institutions
PhDs, researchers, and analytical professionals navigating career transition or progression.
Companies and teams working with highly trained, specialist, or research-background talent.
Universities and research institutions that train and supervise doctoral and early-career researchers.
Contact
Breite Str. 22, 40213 Düsseldorf, DE
Email: contact@joannaritz.com
Phone: +49 (0) 160 927 008 22
Fax: +49 (0) 211 540 74 7140
Office location:
I work with clients both online and in person, from wherever they are or from my office in Düsseldorf city centre, near the Königsallee — easily accessible by public transport, with direct connections to the main station and airport, and parking available on site. In-person meetings are by appointment.
Kö-Quartier
Breite Straße 22
40213 Düsseldorf
