Vera Thienert

Vera Thienert is an experienced HR professional currently serving as Senior Manager Workplace Wellbeing, Culture & People Engagement at Zalando SE, where responsibilities include project management in workplace health, employee engagement initiatives, and collaboration with leadership on HR processes. With a strong background in recruiting, Thienert previously led teams at Zalando in various HR capacities, focusing on strategic talent acquisition and employee experience improvement. As the founder of Own Your Strengths, Thienert coaches professionals in overcoming the Impostor Syndrome and enhancing self-confidence in the workplace. Past experiences include co-founding Happy Works, advising on sustainable workplace design, and consulting on executive recruitment and CSR initiatives across multiple organizations. Thienert holds a Master’s Degree in European Studies from Maastricht University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Universität Osnabrück.