E-Commerce & Technology Leadership Expert; Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Zalando SE; Venture Capitalist
Robert Gentz Biography
Robert Gentz is the co-founder and co-CEO of Zalando SE, a technology platform specializing in fashion and lifestyle e-commerce in Europe. Gentz and David Schneider launched the online shopping platform, initially focused on footwear, from a Berlin apartment. Zalando has since grown into a major entity in the European e-commerce industry. Gentz holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, with a focus on business administration, financial controlling, and international economic relations.
Zalando has expanded its operations to 30 European markets, serving 62 million active users. In addition to its primary multi-brand online shopping platform, the company operates Lounge by Zalando, maintains physical outlet stores in Germany, and provides logistics and marketing services for retail partners. Zalando has acquired competitors and reported revenues of €12.3 billion, employing approximately 16,500 people.
Within Zalando's leadership, Gentz oversees strategy, technology, and product development. The company has broadened access to fashion products, addressed customer concerns about risk and returns, and implemented data-driven marketing and customer lifetime value strategies. Zalando has evolved to include in-person retail and a focus on brand partnerships, while adapting to trends such as sustainability and generative artificial intelligence.
Gentz's contract as co-CEO was extended by the Zalando Supervisory Board, with a mandate to advance the company's strategy as the "Starting Point for Fashion" and expand its B2B logistics offerings. In addition to his executive responsibilities, Gentz is an active venture capitalist, specializing in early-stage technology companies and supporting founders in scaling their businesses.
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