Miriam Sternitzky is one of Europe’s leading voices on people strategy, organisational transformation and the evolving role of human resources in business success. As Chief People Officer at Westwing, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the culture, leadership capability and people strategy behind one of Europe’s most successful eCommerce businesses. Passionate about People & Culture, HR transformation, leadership, diversity and inclusion, Miriam is recognised for her ability to translate business objectives into meaningful people solutions. Her expertise has been developed through years of leading change in fast-paced, international environments, helping organisations build high-performing cultures that drive both commercial and human success.
Miriam’s career began in talent acquisition and recruitment, gaining early experience as a Recruiting Associate at Allianz Technology before broadening her commercial and people expertise through roles with Bain & Company, Michael Page and Scalable Capital. She joined Westwing in 2016 as an HR Generalist and has since progressed through a series of increasingly senior leadership positions. As Team Lead HR Business Partner, Director HR & Organisation and later VP People & Culture, she helped guide the company’s journey from ambitious start-up to scale-up and ultimately to a publicly listed business. As part of the executive team, she has overseen global people strategy across international offices and warehouse operations, building and leading a significantly expanded HR function while supporting a diverse workforce representing more than 80 nationalities.
Alongside her executive responsibilities, Miriam contributes to the wider HR profession as a CHRO Advisory Board Member at Junto. She is widely respected for her expertise in leadership development, organisational design and workplace transformation, particularly in the context of rapid growth and international expansion. Her career progression serves as a powerful example of how strategic people leadership can become a key driver of business performance.
As a motivational speaker, Miriam combines executive-level insight with practical experience gained from leading transformation at scale. She speaks with authority on leadership, culture, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and the future of work. Audiences value her honest perspective on navigating change, building resilient organisations and creating workplaces where people can thrive. Drawing on her experience supporting thousands of employees across multiple countries, she delivers actionable lessons that inspire leaders to view people strategy not as a support function, but as a critical competitive advantage. Her blend of strategic vision, real-world leadership experience and passion for developing people makes her a compelling and highly relevant speaker for organisations seeking sustainable growth and cultural excellence.
