Pieces of Me - Inside Zalando
Lessons in happiness, creativity and innovation from inside Europe’s leading multi-brand fashion and lifestyle destination.
This podcast series tells us the untold story of a world that is challenging, constantly evolving and always rewarding. Janine Matos interviews thought leaders and innovators from fashion and tech retail and invites them to share three "Pieces of Me" - objects that tell the story of their lives and careers.
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Pieces of Me - Inside Zalando
Embracing Vulnerability as a Tech Leader
Rebekka Beels, Head of Engineering at Zalando, joins Janine Matos for a wide-ranging conversation covering leadership, vulnerability, and what’s required to build inclusive, high-performing teams in tech.
Rebekka shares her perspective on what it takes to lead engineering at scale; aligning technical strategy with company goals while fostering a culture of personal ownership and team support. The conversation explores the tech platforms that Zalando uses to deliver customer needs, what leadership looks like in 2025, and why showing vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.
Rebekka’s three “Pieces of Me” highlight the evolving tech landscape, especially for women in engineering, the influence of her family and the power of understanding one’s own unique strengths.
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