Katarzyna W.
About Katarzyna W.
Katarzyna W. is the Head of People & Culture at PANION, where she has contributed to the company's mission in electric fleet management since 2021. She holds a Master's Degree in Psychology from Jagiellonian University and has extensive experience in human resources and project management across various organizations in Poland and Germany.
Current Role at PANION
Katarzyna W. serves as the Head of People & Culture at PANION, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on managing the company's human resources and cultural initiatives. Her contributions are pivotal to PANION's mission of establishing itself as a global authority in electric fleet management, particularly within the framework of ABB's corporate startup initiative. She has played a significant role in developing the platform's features, including fleet tracking, battery health data, and route optimization.
Education and Academic Background
Katarzyna W. has an extensive educational background. She studied Psychology at Jagiellonian University, where she earned a Master’s Degree. Additionally, she participated in the Erasmus Programme at Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, furthering her studies in Psychology. She also completed an annual postgraduate training programme at the European Academy of Diplomacy, focusing on International Organisations, and received an Executive Diploma in Diplomacy (EDAD) in 2021.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining PANION, Katarzyna W. held several positions in various organizations. She worked as a Junior Project Manager at Grupa A05 from 2011 to 2015 in Kraków. Following that, she served as a Creative Manager at Stross from 2015 to 2017. She then transitioned to Alexander Mann Solutions as a Talent Acquisition Specialist for one year. After that, she worked at Humeo as a Senior IT Recruiter and Key Account Manager from 2017 to 2018. Most recently, she was the Head of HR at talixo from 2018 to 2021, operating in both Berlin and Kraków.
Expertise in People and Culture Management
Katarzyna W. has developed expertise in managing people and culture within a corporate startup environment. Her experience spans various roles that required her to focus on talent acquisition, human resources, and organizational culture. This background equips her with the skills necessary to foster a positive workplace environment and drive cultural initiatives that align with business goals, particularly in the context of electric fleet management.