How Chief People Officer Davida Lindsay-Bell Anchors Business Success in Culture at Hanna Andersson

How Chief People Officer Davida Lindsay-Bell Anchors Business Success in Culture at Hanna Andersson

July 7, 2026 · 35 min

About this episode

Davida Lindsay-Bell discusses the importance of culture in business strategy and her leadership practices at Hanna Andersson.

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Davida Lindsay-Bell, chief people officer at Hanna Andersson, a heritage children's apparel brand known for its high-quality products, strong customer loyalty, and purpose-driven approach. After working in the people function across several organizations in her career, Lindsay-Bell was drawn to Hanna Andersson for its organizational values and her emotional connection to the brand. She shares why presence is a leadership practice, not a personality trait; why culture is foundational to business strategy; the changing expectations of chief people officers; and more.

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Host: Melissa Campanelli

Guest: Davida Lindsay-Bell

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Organizations: Hanna Andersson, Women in Retail Leadership Circle

Products: children's apparel

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