Celina Pestel

Celina PESTEL is an experienced human resources professional currently serving as the Head of People & Culture at Primark since February 2024. Prior to this role, Celina held the position of Chief People Officer at Clinique des Champs Elysées from November 2022 to November 2023 and served as Chief People Officer at MAMA SHELTER from July 2012 to November 2022. Celina also has a background as Director of Human Resources at Maisons du Monde (2002-2010), Regional HR Manager at Zara (2000-2002), and Talent Development Manager at Hôtel Ritz (1999-2000). Early career experience includes an HR assistant role at Groupe Lucien Barrière (1996-1999). Celina holds a Master 1 degree from Audencia SciencesCom and a Master 2 degree in Labor Law from CNAM Nantes.