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Finding the power in empathy and the benefits of strong female networks [S1 E10]

by Noomi Natan | 16 May, 2023

Sara Diez is the VP Women’s Category and Private Label at ZALANDO, Europe’s biggest online-only fashion retailer.

Originally from Spain, currently living in Berlin, Sara is a highly energetic, driven leader and board advisor with 20+ years of executive experience in fashion, sports retail and digital platforms. She has worked for worldwide leading companies, such as Zara (Inditex), Nike and Zalando.

Sara is results-oriented, with a track record of delivering growth in challenging environments, managing large P&Ls and teams of more than 500 employees. She is also passionate about sustainability, innovation, digital transformation, customer trends and D&I.

On this episode of Female Inner Power, we delve into:

Why being ‘nice’ doesn’t mean not being able to make difficult decisions.
The value of creating a safe, trusting environment while also being accountable to your team.
Finding the confidence to put yourself forward for board positions, become financially literate and advocate for yourself in job offer negotiations.
The benefits of network creation and the power of mentorship programs.

Sara also shares her personal experiences of successful leadership and explores the concept of unconscious bias and the need for more diversified opportunities, promoting diversity and creating change.