Carolina Gómez

Carolina García Gómez is a prominent executive at IKEA, currently serving as the Global Digitalisation Manager for IKEA Retail under Ingka Group. Her career at IKEA began in 2005 when she joined as a Sales Manager in Barakaldo, Spain. Over the years, she has held various leadership positions across different countries, including Store Manager roles in Malaga and Valencia, and later as Deputy Retail Manager for IKEA in Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia. Notably, she served as the CEO of IKEA Poland from October 2018 until her current role.124

García Gómez holds a degree in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from IESE Business School. Her diverse background includes experience in consultancy and logistics before transitioning to retail with IKEA. She has been recognized for her adaptive leadership style, focusing on team management and cultural sensitivity, particularly during her tenure in international markets like Japan.145

In her current position as Global Digitalisation Manager, she is tasked with leading digital transformation initiatives within IKEA Retail. This role emphasizes innovation and adapting the company’s operations to meet evolving consumer needs in a rapidly changing digital landscape.36 García Gómez is also an advocate for sustainability and corporate social responsibility, reflecting her commitment to creating a positive impact through her work at IKEA.14