9 FEBRUARY2026W MAN LEADERGLOBAL W MAN LEADERGLOBAL NEWS BITESIngka Group, which is the biggest retailer of IKEA retail hardware, has named Alejandra Piñol as CHRO and Global People & Culture Manager from January 1, 2026Effective immediately, Alejandra will oversee and drive IKSE's global People & Culture strategy and agen-da centering on leadership and cultural dimensions to deliver human-centric growth that drives business performance.Alejandra has over 14 years of experience within the IKEA ecosystem, having led senior leadership posi-tions in diverse regions and contexts. Her professional path has included roles such as CHRO at IKEA China, as well as a Deputy CHRO position at Ingka Group.This announcement was made on LinkedIn by her as an opportunity to herself as it was a privilege to be able to contribute to IKEA's vision of "creating a better everyday life for the many people."She explained how people are the heart of the cul-ture and future success of IKEA and how she was de-voted to making the most of the company's solid foun-dation while living the future with determination and kindness.Alejandra will replace Ulrika Biesèrt, who will as-sume a brand-new function as a Global People, Sus-tainability & Communication Manager at Ingka Group.Alejandra's appointment illustrates IKEA's com-mitment to maintaining a focused interest in incorpo-rating people and culture in their worldwide strategy in line with changes in a shifting business environ-ment. · Ingka Group announces Alejandra Piñol as new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Global People & Culture Man-ager· She will oversee the global People & Cul-ture strategy for IKEA worldwideIKEA APPOINTS ALEJANDRA PINOL AS CHRO
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