Yolanda Somers

Yolanda Somers has extensive experience in strategy and business development, currently serving as Manager of Strategy and Business Development at IKEA Group since March 2008. In this role, Yolanda contributes to the Country Management team, focusing on the long-term Retail Direction for IKEA Netherlands and developing positioning strategies and market penetration plans leading up to 2027. Prior to this position, Yolanda worked as a Market Intelligence Manager at IKEA, where responsibilities included strategic analysis and advising on business strategies and national marketing campaigns. Yolanda began the career as a Market Research Executive at DHL Express, following educational achievements at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam from 1998 to 2003.