Ingo Laubender stands at the forefront of foodpanda’s dynamic growth as the Chief People Officer, spearheading teams across the Asia Pacific region. With a keen focus on talent and enterprise technology services, Ingo plays a pivotal role in nurturing foodpanda’s culture amidst its continuous expansion. Drawing from a rich background spanning multinational giants and local startups, Ingo brings invaluable HR and management consulting expertise to his leadership. His career trajectory reflects a steadfast commitment to driving organizational and HR transformations across diverse landscapes, reflecting his adaptability and foresight in navigating complex challenges.
In the recent rockbird media’s spotlight interview, Ingo sheds light on his approach to leadership, emphasizing a natural inclination towards change and transformation where he highlighted the importance of adaptability, resilience, and foresight in tackling leadership challenges and driving progress within organizations. He outlined foodpanda’s values-centric approach, coupled with the integration of cutting-edge tools and technologies, as key drivers for staying ahead of emerging trends and fostering adaptability among teams. “I think it would be creating the right workplace environment and culture that fosters and rewards the desired behaviors around innovation. And there’s really two things that we do at foodpanda. Number one, we have a very strong value system where we put the customer at the center of everything that we do. We have a zero complacency policy. And also we take a very high level of ownership in what we do.”
Looking towards the future, Ingo underscored the transformative role of innovations in shaping organizational design, culture, and workflows. At foodpanda, technology is seamlessly woven into the fabric of the employee experience, with a focus on enhancing productivity, data quality, and collaboration. Ingo highlighted the integration of HR and enterprise technology services as a strategic imperative, emphasizing the collective effort to leverage digital solutions for empowering teams and driving organizational success. Through a holistic approach encompassing process improvement, data-driven insights, and enhanced collaboration platforms, Ingo envisions technology as a catalyst for unlocking the full potential of talent and fostering a culture of innovation at foodpanda.
Get to know more of Ingo’s insights about tech-powered HR at the upcoming HR Leaders & HR Tech Strategy Meeting on the 14th of March 2024 at One Farrer Hotel Singapore.