Christina Raaschou
About Christina Raaschou
Christina Raaschou serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Sinch, a position she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience in human resources, having previously worked at H&M and Ericsson in various leadership roles.
Current Role at Sinch
Christina Raaschou serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Sinch, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's human resources strategy, focusing on talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development. Her leadership aims to enhance the company's workforce capabilities and align HR practices with Sinch's business objectives.
Previous Experience at H&M
Christina Raaschou worked at H&M for a total of five years in various HR roles. She served as HR Manager for Global Expansion from 2017 to 2019, where she contributed to the company's international growth initiatives. Following that, she held the position of Head of HR for H&M Group Business Tech from 2019 to 2022, focusing on aligning HR strategies with technological advancements within the organization.
Career Background at Ericsson
Christina Raaschou's tenure at Ericsson spanned several key HR leadership roles. She was VP & Head of HR for Business Unit Support Solutions from 2015 to 2016 and then for Business Unit IT & Cloud Services from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she served as Head of HR for Group Function Finance from 2014 to 2015. Her roles involved managing HR functions that supported business objectives and workforce development.
Education and Expertise
Christina Raaschou earned her Master of Science in Business Administration from Karlstad University, completing her studies from 1996 to 2000. She possesses expertise in employer branding, leadership development, restructuring, performance management, and organizational effectiveness. These skills contribute to her ability to enhance talent acquisition and retention strategies within organizations.
Early Career and Roles at Unilever
Christina Raaschou began her career at Unilever, where she held multiple HR positions. She worked as Leadership Development Manager for the Nordics and Talent Acquisition Lead for Western Europe in 2011. From 2008 to 2010, she served as Leadership Development Manager for the Nordics. Additionally, she was HR Business Partner for Supply Chain Nordics from 2012 to 2014. Her roles focused on developing leadership capabilities and supporting HR functions across various business units.