Our Management Board
Our Management Board
Introducing our Management Board.
Introducing our Management Board.
Robert Gentz
Co-founder and co-CEO Zalando SE (German, born 1983)
Robert co-founded Zalando in Berlin in 2008. As co-CEO, Robert oversees Zalando's strategy with a particular focus on expanding its B2C growth vector to build the go-to-destination for quality fashion and lifestyle shopping as well as inspiration. Robert holds a diploma in business administration from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
David Schröder
Co-CEO Zalando SE (German, born 1982)
As co-CEO and interim CFO David is co-responsible for the company’s strategy, with a focus on building the B2B operating system that enables e-commerce across Europe on and off the Zalando platform, and further developing Zalando’s unique capabilities and infrastructure. David has been part of Zalando’s senior management team since 2010, working as SVP Convenience until 2019, CFO until 2022 and COO until 2024. Before joining Zalando, he worked at McKinsey & Company. David holds a diploma in business administration from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management. As interim CFO, David will oversee the Finance and Group Governance teams until a new CFO is appointed.
David Schneider
Co-founder (German, born 1982)
David Schneider co-founded Zalando in 2008. As a member of the management board, he focuses on building Group-wide strategic partnerships across Zalando's B2C and B2B ambitions. David holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
Dr Astrid Arndt
Chief People Officer, Corporate Functions, (CPO) Zalando SE (German, born 1971)
As Zalando’s CPO, Corporate Functions, Astrid leads the People & Organisation (P&O) teams, building a diverse and inclusive culture, and also strengthens Zalando’s corporate functions to enable the effective execution of Zalando’s ecosystem strategy. Previously, Astrid was SVP P&O at Zalando, having joined the company in 2018. Prior to joining Zalando, Astrid led the HR department as Director of Recruiting & Professional Development at Hengeler Mueller, before which she was an Associate Principal at McKinsey & Company.
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