Katarzyna Jarek-Utnicka

Head of People and Culture Danish Crown

An accomplished HR leader with 18+ years of experience in driving Talent Management Strategy, organizational development, and HR transformation across multiple industries, including Sales, Hospitality, Finance, and IT. Katarzyna has a proven track record of designing and implementing people strategies that enhance business performance, streamline HR operations, and foster a culture of engagement and continuous improvement. She has led large-scale global projects, successfully partnering with senior leadership to integrate HR functions into business strategies while ensuring compliance with evolving labor laws and best practices.

With deep expertise in Global Business Services (GBS) models, Recruitment, Talent Learning and Development, and Performance Management, she is passionate about leveraging data-driven insights and automation to optimize HR processes. Committed to building agile, high-performing teams, Katarzyna focuses on creating inclusive workplaces where employees can thrive, and organizations can achieve long-term success.

Committed to building high-performance work environments that empower employees to achieve their full potential, while ensuring organizational success through the seamless integration of HR strategies, automation, and GBS expansion.