Girteka Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jagoda Palider as its new Chief People Officer (CPO), bringing her extensive experience to strengthen the company’s people strategy. With over 25 years of experience in human resources across multiple industries, Palider brings a wealth of expertise in talent management, organizational transformation, and leadership development.

Jagoda has held senior HR positions in industrial gases, retail, construction, FMCG, and the automotive industry. Most recently, she worked at Inchcape, an automotive distributor, overseeing HR function across Europe and Africa, where she played a key role in business and cultural transformation for growth underpinning the accelerate strategy in the region. Jagoda’s career has been defined by her ability to drive organizational change, enhance employee engagement, and implement innovative HR strategies.

As CPO, Jagoda will be responsible for shaping and executing Girteka’s people strategy, focusing on employee engagement, leadership development, and fostering a high-performance culture. She will lead initiatives to attract, develop, and retain top talent, ensuring that Girteka continues to be a dynamic and inclusive workplace that supports both business growth and employee

“I am excited to be joining Girteka Group, a company that has an impressive track record of growth, built on digitalization, technology, and strong teamwork,” said Jagoda Palider. “People are the heart of any organization, and I firmly believe that engaged employees, who feel valued and motivated, drive business success. My priority will be to foster an environment of trust, transparency, collaboration, and respect, ensuring that Girteka remains a place where people can thrive.”

Jagoda also brings international experience, having lived and worked in multiple countries, including the UK and the US. Her global perspective will be instrumental in supporting Group’s expansion and multicultural workforce.

“We are excited to have Jagoda on board,” said Jeroen Eijsink, CEO of Girteka Group. “Her deep expertise in human resources and ability to drive organizational change will be key in strengthening our One Girteka workplace culture, ensuring that employees feel truly valued, heard, and motivated. With her leadership, we aim to build a more engaged, high-performing team that will drive Group’s continued success in the logistics industry.”