Emma Shengnan Ai

Emma Shengnan Ai is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in strategy, innovation, and business development.

Currently, Emma is a valued member of the Startup Partnership and Venture Building task force at E.ON, focusing on driving successful venture development to support the energy transition.

Previously, Emma played key roles in commercialization and monetization efforts at nebenan.de, elevating value creation for local communities, businesses, and advertisers through innovative social platforms.

During her tenure at Zalando, Emma spearheaded strategic growth projects, including the development of Zalando Marketing Services and the expansion of private labels on global marketplaces like Amazon and Tmall.

Emma also excelled in enhancing data analytics for performance marketing and customer experience optimization at Zalando.

With a solid educational foundation, Emma holds a Master of Science in Marketing from Columbia Business School and a BEng (Hons) in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the National University of Singapore.

Throughout her career, Emma has held various impactful positions such as Chief Revenue Officer at nebenan.de, Head of Business Development at goodforgrowth GmbH, and Lead Corporate Strategy at Zalando SE, among others.

Her experiences span from driving international sales and marketing strategies to pioneering online analytics and innovation for renowned organizations.

Emma's expertise extends beyond the corporate realm, having served as a Research Consultant at the United Nations and UNICEF, as well as in roles at notable institutions like Deutsche Bank and Rocket Internet GmbH.

With a rich background in strategy, marketing, and business operations, Emma Shengnan Ai continues to make significant contributions to the fields of innovation and venture development.

She is a proficient professional with a track record of driving growth and value creation across diverse industries.