Meet Ms. Danijela Govorčinović Šimunović, our EMBA alumna 2012, a People Director at The Heineken Company and a seasoned HR professional. In the interview, Danijela offers valuable insights into her journey from discovering her passion for HR to leading organizational people strategies. We asked her to reflect on the evolving role of HR, the key challenges she observes in the field, the impact the pandemic had on work culture and which practices have stayed with us up to this day, as well as the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. While Danijela completed her EMBA studies long time ago, back in 2012, she shared with us her personal experiences from the program. Moreover, we've asked her about her views on balancing a career with family life, and her vision for the future of HR, especially in the age of AI and technological advancements. On a lighter note, we also explored how Danijela starts her day, discovered the priceless career advice her son gave her, which band her musical heart belongs to, and what kind of treat brings back childhood memories. Enjoy the read!