Henrik Zillmer

Henrik Zillmer is a prominent entrepreneur and co-founder of Room, a company focused on creating innovative solutions for the hospitality industry. He is also well-known as the co-founder and chairman of AirHelp, a service that assists air passengers in claiming compensation for flight disruptions.

Zillmer has a rich background in entrepreneurship, having founded over ten startups across various sectors, including insurance, travel, software, and e-commerce. His notable achievements include launching Zalora, one of Asia's largest e-commerce platforms, while working with Rocket Internet, where he rapidly scaled the company from five to 2,000 employees within a year.12

He is an alumnus of Y Combinator, which he joined while developing AirHelp, and he holds a Master's degree from Copenhagen Business School. His leadership style is characterized by a focus on problem-solving and resilience, especially highlighted during challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, which severely impacted the travel industry.23

In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Zillmer is an experienced angel investor and continues to advise startups, leveraging his extensive knowledge and experience in the field.12