Jiří Ponocný is a seasoned leader in innovation management, product development, customer experience, change management, process improvement, and operations management. He boasts over a decade of experience in financial services, banking, and management consulting, and has led teams of 100+ people. His specialties include Design Sprints, Design Thinking, Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt), Change Acceleration Process, Business Process Management, Program, and Project Management. He is also skilled in Risk & Control Assessment, Data Analysis, Training, and Mentoring.

Jiří has an impressive educational background, having studied General English at English Language School in Bristol and obtaining a Masters in System Engineering, Civil Engineering, Project Management, and Economics from Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering.

Jiří has held various positions in top organizations such as Head of Acquisition and Retention at ČEZ, Head of Innovations and Business Development, Head of Customer Experience & Change Management, and Key Initiatives Coordinator at Air Bank a.s. He has also served as a Consultant at ICG Integrated Consulting Group/Capability and as an Operations Governance & Productivity Manager/Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Operations Process Development Manager at GE Money Bank, Czech Republic.

Overall, Jiří is a well-rounded leader with a wealth of experience and expertise in innovation management, operations management, and change management. His unique skill set and leadership qualities make him a valuable asset to any organization.