Diego Papera (He/Him)
About Diego Papera (He/Him)
Diego Papera is an Engineering Manager and leadership consultant based in Berlin, Germany. He integrates psychology and neuroscience into his leadership practices and focuses on emotional intelligence and inclusive leadership.
Work at Vinted
Diego Papera has been serving as an Engineering Manager at Vinted since 2021. In this role, he oversees engineering projects and leads teams to enhance operational efficiency. His responsibilities include managing technical teams, ensuring project alignment with business goals, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Diego's leadership style emphasizes emotional intelligence and inclusive practices, which contribute to team cohesion and performance.
Education and Expertise
Diego Papera holds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Management from Università di Pisa, completed in 2010. He has furthered his education by obtaining the ASQ Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification from the American Society of Quality. Additionally, he studied at the IATA Training and Development Institute, earning the IATA Travel and Tourism Foundations Certificate and is currently pursuing the IATA Travel and Tourism Consultant certification. His educational background supports his expertise in leadership development and process improvement.
Background
Diego Papera has a diverse professional background, with experience in various leadership roles across multiple industries. He worked at Lufthansa InTouch as a Team Manager Assistant and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified Project Manager from 2011 to 2015. He then transitioned to Booking.com, where he held positions as Customer Service Team Lead and Guest Team Lead from 2015 to 2018. He also served as a People Lead at SAP's Signavio from 2020 to 2021, focusing on process intelligence and engineering.
Coaching and Consulting Experience
From 2018 to 2021, Diego Papera operated Diego Papera Coaching, Consulting and Training in Berlin, where he worked as a Lean & Six Sigma Coach, Consultant, and Trainer. He provided leadership coaching and development services, integrating elements of psychology and neuroscience into his methodologies. Currently, he is the Founder and Leadership Consultant at Kōzen Consulting, where he continues to offer coaching and training services, focusing on enhancing team performance and personal fulfillment.
Leadership Development Focus
Diego Papera emphasizes Emotional Intelligence, Empathetic Leadership, and Transformational Leadership in his professional practices. He incorporates meditation and mindfulness techniques into his leadership approach, aiming to foster a supportive and productive work environment. His focus on inclusive leadership practices aims to enhance team dynamics and promote a culture of collaboration and respect within organizations.