Beiersdorf : “I often listen to my inner Pippi Longstocking”

As I already mentioned before, I love high heels! At home, my desk is even set up in my shoe cupboard - it was the only place where there was enough space. I always try to look on the bright side of life and enjoy every moment. Others often describe me as enthusiastic, creative, and pragmatic - I'd say that's about right. I like to keep things simple and I always try not to overwhelm my team with too many ideas, as this is my watch-out.

And as a manager, I always relate my personal story - how I grew up, the moments that changed my life. After all these years, I even have a short PowerPoint presentation about my personal journey, and my teams appreciate my transparency and openness. So the advice I would absolutely give everyone is to be open - it will pay off!

Karin, many thanks for the friendly and interesting chat.