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Robert Gentz
Zalando Co-Founder | Building Europe's Leading Fashion E-Commerce Platform
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Robert Gentz transformed online fashion retail by co-founding Zalando, turning a startup in Berlin into a €14 billion e-commerce powerhouse. From a small team in 2008 to a European market leader, he has strategically guided Zalando's expansion across multiple markets.
With a diploma from WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management, Robert has demonstrated how innovative digital platforms can revolutionize traditional retail. His expertise focuses on scaling digital businesses, creating customer-centric shopping experiences, and developing robust growth strategies in competitive technology markets.
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Born in Europe, Built to Grow | Robert Gentz (Zalando)
In 2008, Zalando started out in a Berlin apartment at the height of the financial crisis. Today, it’s Europe’s leading online multi-brand fashion and lifestyle destination, serving more...
Robert Gentz at Slush 2026
From a Berlin Apartment to a European Champion: the Zalando Story
Robert Gentz at Slush 2024
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Slush×3 | 2026, 2025 | 🇫🇮Helsinki, Finland |
| VivaTech | 2026 | 🇫🇷Paris, France |
| Slush 2024 | 2024 | 🇫🇮Helsinki, Finland |
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