Zalando to Enhance AI Leadership with Peter Sarlin's Nomination

Zalando SE has announced the nomination of Peter Sarlin, a leader in AI and machine learning, to its supervisory board. This decision aims to bolster AI leadership and innovation as proposed during the upcoming annual general meeting on May 12, 2026. Sarlin's expertise is expected to contribute significantly to Zalando’s strategy, focusing on enhancing operations and customer experience through AI.

The announcement follows the decision of Susanne Schröter-Crossan to step down from her role. Schröter-Crossan's contributions to the company's strategic development were lauded by Zalando’s supervisory board.

Peter Sarlin, founder of Silo AI and a board chair at NestAI and Qutwo, will succeed Schröter-Crossan, bringing his extensive background in AI to support Zalando's innovation efforts. Sarlin’s role will focus on advancing AI capabilities within the company’s operations.

Zalando continues to prioritize AI, leveraging its rich dataset and logistics network to enhance service offerings. With collaborations such as that with Sarlin’s Qutwo, the company aims to redefine customer interaction through its evolving platform.