Former Zalando and Nordstrom exec Karyn Nehrbas takes on data analytics role at Pandora

Karyn Nehrbas has joined Pandora as Senior Director of Product Management, Data & Analytics.

Her CV includes stints at Zalando and Nordstrom.

In a LinkedIn post, she said: “In this role I will be focused on Customer, Channel, Colleague and Brand, helping teams turn data into insights that drive better decisions and even better experiences. A big part of the opportunity is also shaping how we build data products and enable AI driven transformation across the commercial organisation.”

She added: “With the new role, also brings a relocation to Copenhagen, and I am looking forward to enjoying the city after surviving the full Nordic winter experience. Retail has been a constant thread throughout my career, and I am excited to bring my experience into a global brand like Pandora. Looking forward great collaboration with an amazing team as we build and deliver high-impact data products that help drive Pandora's growth and transformation.”

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

Data analytics will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.

Check out our 2025 winners here.

Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”

“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”

He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”

Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.