Katarina Berg is a seasoned HR leader with a passion for transforming organisations and cultivating thriving workplace cultures. In 2025, she will be stepping into the role of Chief Human Resources Officer at On, where she will be driving people-centric strategies to support the company’s continued growth and innovation.
Previously, Katarina spent over a decade at Spotify, heading up the global HR team since 2013. During her time there, she also led Global Workplace Services, Strategy Operations, and Brand & Creative teams, playing a pivotal role in Spotify’s evolution from a fast-growing startup to a mature international powerhouse.
Her career journey includes senior HR roles at renowned multinational companies such as Preem, Swedbank, Kanal 5 (SBS Broadcasting), and 3 (Hi3G Access). A true advocate for building inclusive, dynamic environments, Katarina is dedicated to reinventing processes and nurturing teams where creative and passionate people can do their best work, have fun, and grow their careers. Outside of work, Katarina is the author of Bold, where she shares her insights on leadership, transformation, and daring to challenge the status quo.
When she’s not driving organizational change, you’ll likely find her exploring new cuisines, cooking for friends and family, or enjoying the serenity of the archipelago. She still dreams of her adventurous days traveling the world whitewater rafting.
