Kirsten Andersson

Managing Director, Platform & Marketplaces IKEA Retail (Ingka Group)

Managing Director for Platform & Marketplaces at IKEA Retail (Ingka Group)

Kirsten Andersson is the Managing Director for Platform & Marketplaces at IKEA Retail (Ingka Group), effective July 1, 2025. She has been part of IKEA since 2010, holding a range of global leadership roles across the company. Her career journey includes positions such as Global Competence Development Leader and Global Transformation Office Manager, where she played a pivotal role in driving large-scale organizational change and future-proofing IKEA’s capabilities.

Kirsten brings a strong international perspective to her leadership. She studied at Maastricht University (2001–2005) and later at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore (2005).

With over 15 years at IKEA, Kirsten is passionate about innovation, transformation, and building marketplaces that create value for both customers and the business. In her new role, she leads the development of IKEA’s global platform and marketplace strategy, further strengthening Ingka Group’s commitment to affordability, accessibility, and sustainability in the digital era.