Building a Ship; Shaping Workplace Culture as a CPO.

Astrid Arndt, Chief People Officer at Zalando, joins Janine Matos to discuss leadership, workplace culture, and personal growth.Astrid explains her role in helping to shape Zalando’s culture, focusing on the importance of talent attraction, colleague retention, and understanding customer needs. The conversation also covers insights into long-term strategy, shifts in customer behaviour, and even Ted Lasso.Astrid’s three “Pieces of Me” reflect some key lessons in leadership and self-belief. They symbolise the significance of collective achievements, the importance of asking for help and Astrid’s love of the ocean.To learn more about careers at Zalando, visit jobs.zalando.com.