DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business Alumni

Ahmed Alkhan

United Kingdom
Islamic Finance Researcher
Banking

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2010 — 2011
Masters (MSc), Islamic Finance

University of Wales, Bangor   2005 — 2009
Bachelors (BA), Banking and Finance

Imam Al-Ouzai University
Master of Arts (MA), Shari'a

Bahrain Bayan School
American High School Diploma

Experience
Central Bank of Bahrain   2014 - 2014
Seera Investment Bank   2012 - 2014
Central Bank of Bahrain   April 2011 - August 2012
Family Bank Bahrain   2009 - 2010
Gulf Finance House   2008 - 2009

Skills
KYC, Investments, Banking, Financial Services, Economics, Credit Risk, Investment Banking, Islamic Finance, Financial Risk, Accounting, Derivatives, Credit, Basel II, Valuation, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Internal Audit, Capital Markets, Commercial Banking, Finance, Operational Risk, Managerial Finance, Auditing, AML, Anti Money Laundering, Financial Institutions

Anders Danielsen Schäfer

Central Region, Denmark
Continuous Improvement Manager at DAMCO
Logistics and Supply Chain

Education
   2006 — 2007
Exchange student - MBA courses, HR, Change Management

Handelshøjskolen i Århus   2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BSc EBA) + Masters Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CAND.MERC.), Logistics and Supply Chain Management, LEAN, Six Sigma, CPFR

University of Auckland   2004 — 2004
BA, Business Administrations

Aabenraa Business College (ABC)   1996 — 1999
HH(x), Economics

Experience
Damco   August 2015 - Present
Frode Laursen A/S   December 2008 - July 2015
Frode Laursen A/S   January 2008 - December 2008
Silvan   March 2004 - January 2008
AS3 Employment   April 2005 - June 2007
Buddy Holly   March 2000 - June 2002

Skills
Logistics, Project Management, Warehousing, Strategic Partnerships, Supply Chain Management, Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain..., Process Improvement, Transportation, Business Strategy, Key Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain

Andreas Dietrich

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Professor of Banking
Education Management

Education
Universität St. Gallen-Hochschule für Wirtschafts-, Rechts- und Sozialwissenschaften   2003 — 2008
Dr. oec. HSG

DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2006 — 2007
Visiting Fellow

Universität St. Gallen-Hochschule für Wirtschafts-, Rechts- und Sozialwissenschaften   1996 — 2001
lic.oec.HSG

Experience
Luzerner Kantonalbank AG   May 2015 - Present
Hochschule Luzern   2008 - Present

Skills
Risikomanagement, Corporate Finance, Unternehmensanalyse, Wealth Management, Veränderungsmanagement, Corporate Development, Strategisches Management, Retail Banking, Risk Management, Unternehmensfinanzierung, Alternative Investments

Andrzej Bachleda-Curus

Lesser Poland District, Tatra County, Poland
CoFounder and CEO at Bachleda Investment Group
Real Estate

Education
Harvard Business School   2015 — 2017
Owner/President Management Program (OPM 49)

Harvard Business School Executive Education
Private Equity and Venture Capital

DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2006 — 2007
MSRE, Real Estate Finance and Investments

DePaul University
Bachelor's degree, Finance, General, With Highest Honor

Harvard Business School Executive Education
Key Executives Program

Experience
Bachleda Investment Group Ltd. L.P.   July 2006 - Present
YPO - Young Presidents' Organization   March 2015 - Present
Bachleda Hotel Sp. z o.o.   December 2012 - Present
Wersal Sp. z o.o.   June 2005 - Present

Skills
Crowdfunding, Strategic Planning, Real Estate, Business Planning, Private Equity, Investments, Real Estate Development, Interpersonal Savvy, Strategy, Marketing, Leadership, Business Strategy, Due Diligence, Real Estate Transactions, Management, Entrepreneurship, Real Estate Economics, Negotiation, New Business Development

Ayman Kassar

Stockholm, Sweden
Consultant at Meritmind AB
Accounting

Education
Talea Summmer School   2012 — 2012
Master, Leadership, Team Building and Diversity Management

Università degli Studi di Torino   2009 — 2011
Master's Degree, Finance

DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2010 — 2010
MSc, Finance

Università degli Studi di Torino   2008 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Finance

Università per Stranieri di Siena   2005 — 2005
Intensive course in Italian language, Italian Language

University of Aleppo   2000 — 2005
BSc, in Economics, Specialized in Accounting

Experience
Meritmind AB   September 2015 - Present
Rewir   December 2014 - Present
Al-Hosh for Financial Audits   January 2013 - September 2013
N.C.P.I Co   September 2005 - July 2007
Khoja Co.   June 2004 - May 2005

Skills
Derivatives, Finance, Marathon kallin och..., Portfolio Management, Leadership, Time Management, Financial Controlling, Financial Reporting, Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Internal Audit, Python, General Ledger, Financial Statements, Matlab, Cost Accounting, Financial Modeling, Internal Controls, Analysis, Crona löneprogram, Management Accounting, Sales Analysis, MS Excel Pivot Tables, Access, NetLogo, Economics, Creative Solutions..., Tax Accounting, Financial Risk, Eviews, Java, Forecasting, Risk Management, Bloomberg Terminal, MS Office Suite, Microsoft Office, Accounts Payable, Business Planning, Banking, Team Building, VBA, Accounting, E-views, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Corporate Finance

Beatriz Montaner

Madrid Area, Spain
Director of Client Services at ShuttleCloud
Information Technology and Services

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2008 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Georgetown University   2006 — 2006
Inside Washington

Universidad Pontificia Comillas   2000 — 2006
Master’s Degree

Ntra. Sra. del Recuerdo
High school

Experience
ShuttleCloud Corp.   February 2014 - September 2015
Brightstar   March 2010 - February 2014
ABB Asea Brown Boveri   December 2006 - July 2008

Skills
Consultancy, Sales, Budgets, Sales Operations, Telecommunications, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Project Management, International Project..., Integration, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Program Management, Marketing Management, Pre-sales, Competitive Analysis, Sales Engineering, CRM, Product Marketing, Strategy, Business Planning, Go-to-market Strategy, Product Management, Vendor Management, Business Strategy, Sales Management, Mobile Devices, Supply Chain, Wireless, Bilingual-Spanish

Bill Appleman

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
PhD Candidate at CERGEEI & Senior Consultant Business Development, Marketing, & Management
Management Consulting

Education
CERGE-EI   2012 — 2016
Ph.D. in Economics candidate, Economics

DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2005 — 2007
MBA, Finance, Marketing, and Global Strategy emphasis

University of Southern California   1999 — 2003
BA, Cinema-Television, Business

Experience
VerifEyed   October 2010 - Present
APPLE'S CONSULTING   June 2007 - Present
APPLE'S REAL ESTATE   January 2006 - Present
ICT Recruitment s.r.o.   March 2010 - August 2010
General Invest Company s.r.o.   September 2004 - September 2007
Applefilm Productions   January 2001 - January 2006

Skills
MBA, Strategic Financial..., International Sales, Strategic Consulting, Deals, Closing Deals, Deal-making, Business Planning, Economics, Business Strategy, Managerial Finance, Small Business, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, IT Outsourcing, Marketing Research, Market Analysis, Start-up Environment, Consultants, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Direct Sales, Software Consulting, Marketing, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, IT Service Management, Management Consulting, Technical Recruiting, Start-up Consulting, Direct Marketing, Real Estate Economics, Foreign Investment, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Real Estate Development, Negotiation, Real Estate, Business Analysis, Real Estate Transactions

Brian Gephart

London, United Kingdom
PwC Deals Senior Manager specializing in Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory services
Accounting

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2008 — 2009
MBA, Finance and Strategy, Execution, and Valuation

Hillsdale College   1997 — 2002
BS, Accounting

Experience
PwC UK   July 2014 - Present
PwC   July 2013 - July 2014
PwC   August 2011 - June 2013
CNA   May 2010 - July 2011
CNA Financial   August 2007 - April 2010
Huron Consulting Group   May 2006 - July 2007
Deloitte   September 2002 - May 2006

Skills
Financial Accounting, Financial Audits, Accounting, US GAAP, GAAP, Financial Analysis, Internal Audit, External Audit, Revenue Recognition, Consolidation, Assurance, SEC filings, IFRS, Financial Reporting, SEC Filings, Auditing, CPA, Financial Modeling, Big 4, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Capital Markets, Internal Controls

Carrie Grissom

Cologne Area, Germany
Director Lease Administration at Equity Office
Real Estate

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2002 — 2005
MBA, Finance/Real Estate

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse   1997 — 2000
Bachelors, Finance

Experience
Equity Office Properties   January 2015 - Present
Equity Office Properties Trust   May 2006 - Present
Equity Office Properties Trust   May 2005 - May 2006
Equity Office Properties Trust   May 2002 - May 2005
Realogic Analytics, Inc.   October 2001 - May 2002
TD Ameritrade   July 2000 - July 2001

Skills
Tenant, Lease Administration, Due Diligence, Property Management, Leases

Christy McCallister

Germany
Sr. Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton
Government Administration

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2009 — 2011
MBA, Managerial Finance

Marian University   2003 — 2006
BS/BA, Finance/Economics

Experience
Booz Allen Hamilton   October 2012 - Present
Thomas & Betts   July 2011 - September 2012
Samuel Strapping Systems   May 2009 - July 2011
CareerBuilder.com   March 2008 - May 2009
AAR Corporation   November 2007 - March 2008
AAR Corporation   January 2007 - November 2007

Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Access, ERP, Cash Flow, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Purchasing, Management, Pricing, Finance, Manufacturing, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Leadership, Accounting, Strategic Financial..., Competitive Analysis, Data Analysis

Ciara Lightbody (O'Doherty)

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Head of Business Improvement at ACCA
Financial Services

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2004 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Marketing and Finance

University of Strathclyde   1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons), Hotel and Hospitality Management, 2:1

Experience
ACCA   September 2014 - Present
Direct Line Group   May 2011 - September 2014
ScottishPower   November 2006 - May 2011
OfficeMax   July 2005 - July 2006
The Breakers Palm Beach   July 1999 - July 2004

Skills
Team Leadership, Business Process..., Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Office, Stakeholder Management, Business Transformation, Strategic Planning, Management, Microsoft Excel, Change Management, Project Planning, Budgets, Process Improvement, Program Management, Negotiation, Project Management, Six Sigma, Performance Management, Coaching

Claudia Beer

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Global Campaign Manager at Lexmark Enterprise Software
Computer Software

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2000 — 2003
MBA, International Business / Marketing Mgt

DePaul University   1995 — 1997
BA, German (and business)

Harper College   1993 — 1995
General Course Work, General Course Work

Skt. Knuds Gymnasium   1990 — 1993
Studentereksamen, Languages (English, German, Spanish)

Henriette Hørlücks Skole   1980 — 1990

LinkTaal

Spanish Class

Experience
Lexmark Enterprise Software   April 2015 - Present
Perceptive Software (a Lexmark Company)   March 2012 - April 2015
Pallas Athena (acquired by Perceptive Software, a Lexmark Company)   May 2011 - February 2012
Pallas Athena   March 2010 - April 2011
iMotions   February 2007 - February 2010
Daprato Rigali, Inc.   September 2002 - September 2004
Focal Communications (Broadwing Communications)   April 2001 - July 2002
TOX-Pressotechnik   1997 - 2001

Skills
E-commerce, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Go-to-market Strategy, Eloqua, Product Marketing, Salesforce.com, International Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, International..., B2B Marketing, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, SEO, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Trade Shows, SaaS, New Business Development, B2B, Product Management, Start-ups, Demand Generation, Marketing Management, Social Media, Multi-channel Marketing, Online Marketing, Marketing, CRM, Marketing Communications

Dan Stadnik

District Liberec, Czech Republic
Senior Managing Director Independent Representative at Finacity Corporation
Banking

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   1996 — 1998
MBA, International Marketing and Finance

School of Economics - Prague   1992 — 1996
Bachelor, Finance

Stredni prumyslova skola - Chomutov

Experience
Finacity Corporation   April 2010 - Present
VTB Capital plc   December 2007 - March 2010
ABN AMRO   2005 - 2007
ABN AMRO   2003 - 2006
ABN AMRO   2001 - 2003
ABN AMRO   1998 - 2001

Skills
Fixed Income, Management, Risk Management, Banking, Capital Markets, Structured Finance, Investment Banking, Financial Structuring, Securitization, Emerging Markets, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Management

Dan Stadnik

Tonbridge, United Kingdom
Executive Director Asset Securitisation at VTB Europe
Banking

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   1996 — 1998

Experience
VTB Europe   Leveraged FinanceABN AMRO1998 - 2001

Danny Yasin

London, United Kingdom
Principal Auditor at Prudential Insurance
Insurance

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2003 — 2004

Derrick Geick

Basel Area, Switzerland
Global Associate Brand Director at Novartis
Pharmaceuticals

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   1995 — 1998
MBA, Entreprenuer

University of Illinois at Chicago   1985 — 1990
BSBE, Biomedical Engineering

Experience
Novartis   December 2012 - Present
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals   July 2011 - December 2012
Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH   July 2008 - June 2011
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals   September 2003 - July 2008
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals   July 1998 - September 2003

Skills
Neurology, Medical Education, Budget Management, International Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Product Launch, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Market Analysis, Forecasting, Managed Care, Pharmaceutical Sales, Strategic Thinking, Product Life Cycle..., Cross-functional Team..., KOL development, Marketing Management, Market Access, Strategy, Urology, Cardiology, Tactical Planning, Business Strategy, Marketing Research, Key Opinion Leaders, Segmentation, Team Leadership, Pharmaceuticals, Market Development, Market Research, Business Planning, Pharmaceutical Industry, Global Marketing, Budgets, Marketing Communications, Product Management, Market Planning, Hospital Sales

Diane De Smit

Utrecht Area, Netherlands
Owner of DIA Design
Architecture & Planning

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2006 — 2008
MBA, Change Management

Delft University of Technology   1992 — 1998
Master in Science, architecture

Leiden University   1991 — 1992
Psychology

marnix gymnasium

montessori school Delft

Experience
DIA Design   April 2011 - Present
Gemeente Amersfoort   February 2010 - February 2011
Fakton   September 2008 - March 2010
Jordan Mozer and Associates   November 2006 - March 2007
Rijksgebouwendienst   February 2002 - November 2004
Aedes Real Estate   April 2000 - January 2002
Twynstra Gudde   January 1999 - April 2000

Skills
Residential Design, Interim Management, Architectural Design, Real Estate Development, Interior Design, Sustainability, Change Management, Modernization, Urban, Urban Planning, Project Management, SketchUp, Adaptive Reuse, Feasibility Studies, Architecture, Green Building, Concept Design, Residential Homes, Concept Development, Coaching, Architectures, Whole House Renovations, Interior Architecture, Urban Design, Sustainable Design, BIM

Dino Pikoulas

Greece
Marketing, International Trade Professional
International Trade and Development

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
MBA, Finance, Marketing

Experience
Vierex S.A.   2005 - 2009

Dr Federica Salvatori

Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Head of the Accounting Cluster at Liverpool Hope University Business School
Higher Education

Education
Faculty of Economics, University of Urbino   2007 — 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Business Administration

DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2009 — 2010
Visiting Scholar, Strategic Risk Management

Faculty of Economics, University of Perugia   2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Financial Accounting, Management Control, Law, 110/110 cum laude

Faculty of Economics, University of Perugia   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Financial Accounting, Auditing, Law, General Management, 105/110

Experience
Liverpool Hope University Business School   November 2014 - Present
Liverpool Hope University Business School   September 2013 - Present
Alea Srl   September 2011 - Present
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia   November 2010 - August 2013
Accounting firms   April 2005 - August 2009

Skills
Qualitative Research, Creativity Skills, Analysis, English-Spanish, Surveying, Team Management, Budget Setting, Accounting, Sustainability Reporting, Public Sector, Public Speaking, Corporate Social..., Enterprise Risk..., University Teaching, English, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Management, Microsoft Office, Consulting, Microsoft Excel

Erik Antos

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Vice President, Finance & Controller EMEA Emerging Markets
Hospital & Health Care

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2005 — 2007
MBA, Finanace and Marketing

Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)   1999 — 2003
FCCA, Accounting, Audit, Finance

City University of Seattle   1995 — 1997
BSBA, Business Administration

Experience
Medtronic, Covidien Group   September 2013 - Present
Covidien   March 2011 - September 2013
Covidien   February 2009 - March 2011
Covidien   February 2006 - February 2009
Plastipak Packaging, Inc.   July 2004 - February 2006
E.ON Energie-ZSE, a.s. Bratislava, Slovakia   May 2003 - July 2004
KPMG USA, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.   May 2001 - May 2003
KPMG Slovakia, Bratislava, Slovakia   September 1997 - May 2001
AKRO, Ltd., Trencin, Slovakia   June 1995 - August 1997

Skills
Budgets, Mergers, Process Improvement, Business Planning, Acquisition Integration, Change Management, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Risk Management, Hyperion, Cost Accounting, Recruiting, US GAAP, SAP, Internal Audit, IFRS, Hyperion Enterprise, Strategic Financial..., Auditing, Finance, Strategy, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Business Process, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Forecasting, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Due Diligence, Financial Reporting

Felipe Velasquez

Brussels Area, Belgium
New Ventures
Hospital & Health Care

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   1994 — 1997

EAFIT   1987 — 1992
BA, Civil Engineering

Experience
Medicover   March 2006 - Present
Abbott   2004 - 2006
Abbott Laboratories Poland Ltd.   2003 - 2006
Abbott   1997 - 2004
MPSC   1994 - 1997
Constructora Bolivar S.A.   1990 - 1992

Frank Schultz

London, United Kingdom
Global Product Manager Shopper at GfK
Market Research

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2003 — 2005
MBA - Marketing & Finance, Marketing & Finance

San Diego State University-California State University   1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, International Business

Heidelberg University   1989 — 1990
German Language Studies

Experience
GfK   June 2015 - Present
INCOMA GfK   May 2011 - May 2015
Ipsos Tambor   September 2005 - May 2011
Unilever   March 1999 - May 2002
Unilever   August 1996 - April 1999

Skills
Focus Groups, Marketing, Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Consumer Behaviour, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Insight, FMCG, Business Insights, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, Analytics, Shopper Marketing, Customer Insight, Business Strategy, Segmentation, Brand Equity, Marketing Management, Market Intelligence, Advertising Research, Competitive Analysis, Management, Marketing Communications, Product Development, Retail, Advertising, Quantitative Research, Marketing Research, Trade Marketing, Brand Development, Market Research, Brand Management, Business Development

Hana Rejtharova Urbanova

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Regulatory Affairs Officer at Česka spořitelna, a.s.
Banking

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2004 — 2006
MBA, Finance and Marketing

Graduate School of Banking at Colorado   1998 — 2001
Banking

University of Economics, Prague   1990 — 1995
Finance, Business Law

Experience
Česka spořitelna, a.s.   October 2013 - Present
Česka spořitelna, a.s.   April 2001 - October 2013
Komerční banka   September 1995 - March 2001

Skills
Banking, Financial Analysis, Investor Relations, Retail Banking, Strategy, Portfolio Management, Analysis, Management, Corporate Finance, Loans

Jakub Linhart

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Work smarter and live more
Information Technology and Services

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2005 — 2007
MBA, Finance and Marketing

University of Economics, Prague   1994 — 1999
Ing., Information management

Gymnázium U Libeňského zámku   1988 — 1991
High school, Information technologies

Experience
T-Mobile Czech Republic a.s.   February 2011 - July 2012
Vodafone Czech   September 2008 - January 2010
Ceska sporitelna   May 2002 - August 2008
Schemantix   2000 - 2002
Information Factory AG   February 2000 - August 2000
Rebex   1995 - 1999

Skills
Cross-functional Team..., IT Strategy, CRM, Project Portfolio..., MBA, Analytical Skills, Team Management, Negotiation, IT Service Management, Integration, Telecommunications, PMP, Software Project..., Project Delivery, Consulting, Business Process..., Critical Thinking, Strategy, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Project Management, Critical Chain Project..., Business Development, Program Management, Banking, Business Process, Management, Management Consulting, Agile Methodologies, PMO, IT Sourcing, Change Management

Jan Stok

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Claims Practice Leader at MAI CEE Insurance Brokers
Insurance

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Economics, Prague   1993 — 1999
Master

Experience
MAI INSURANCE BROKERS, s.r.o.   April 2004 - Present
MAI CEE Insurance Brokers   November 2008 - Present

Skills
Management, Claim, Negotiation, Leadership, Start-ups, Risk Management, Property & Casualty..., Reinsurance, Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Business Strategy, Liability, Underwriting, Financial Risk, Business Planning, Brokers, New Business Development, D&O, CRM, General Insurance

Jan Vondracek

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Management Consulting

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2004 — 2006
MBA

Anglo American College in Prague   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts

Experience
RSwitch Ltd.   May 2010 - February 2013
The Communications Group, s.r.o.   September 2007 - January 2012
Nadra Bank   February 2008 - August 2008
FMO   September 2007 - December 2007
BSC Praha spol. s r.o.   2006 - 2007
BSC Praha   2006 - 2007
Xerox   2002 - 2006
Czech Telecom, a.s. - Imaginet   2001 - 2002
Citibank - Prague   February 2000 - June 2001

Skills
Management Consulting, Procurement, Business Strategy, Outsourcing, Start-ups, Business Planning, Business Transformation, Business Process, Executive Management, E-commerce, Management, Strategy, IT Strategy, Program Management, Business Process..., Strategic Planning, MS Project, Governance, Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Operational Turnaround, Business Development, Change Management, Interim Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Payment Industry, Business Analysis, Banking

Jeff Jozwiak

Nürnberg Area, Germany
Director World Wide Advanced Purchasing at Continental
Automotive

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2000 — 2003
MBA, Entreprenuership

Michigan State University   1986 — 1990
BA, James Madison College - International Relations

St Viator High School, Arlington Heights, IL.   1982 — 1986

Experience
Continental   January 2011 - Present
Continental Automotive Systems   February 2007 - May 2011
Continental Automotive Systems   July 2006 - February 2007
Motorola   October 2002 - June 2006

Skills
Negotiation, Strategy, FMEA, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Team Building, Logistics, Supplier Development, Strategic Sourcing, Management, Project Planning, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Purchasing, Outsourcing, Leadership, Automotive

Jennifer Anton, MBA

London, United Kingdom
Marketing Manager, Head of Cosmetics Marketing, Revlon UK
Wine and Spirits

Education
University of the Arts London   2014 — 2014
Central Saint Martins Short Course, Getting Your Fashion Collection to Market

DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2000 — 2003
M.B.A, Marketing Management

Illinois State University   1996 — 1999
BS, Marketing

Experience
Revlon   September 2015 - Present
Anheuser-Busch InBev   January 2013 - August 2015
MillerCoors   March 2011 - July 2012
Miller Coors   March 2009 - March 2011
Constellation Brands   March 2007 - March 2009
Unilever Bestfoods   2004 - 2007
Unilever   2003 - 2007
archer>malmo   2002 - 2004
Euro RSCG 4D/Brann Worldwide   1999 - 2002

Skills
Brand Architecture, Product Development, Strategy, Global Marketing, Innovation Management, Packaging, Public Relations, Market Planning, Brand Management, Marketing, International Business..., Brand Developement, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Digital Media, Cross-functional Team...

Jessica-Michelle Kreher

Bielefeld Area, Germany
Consumer Goods

Education
   2010 — 2010
2010, Intl. Marketing

   2010 — 2010
2010, Intl. Management

Steinbeis University Berlin   2008 — 2010
International MBA, Innovation Management

Fachhochschule für die Wirtschaft Paderborn   2004 — 2007
Diploma, International Management / Trade Management

Experience
Kreher Technik GmbH   May 2010 - Present
TradeCircle GmbH   September 2013 - Present
Kreher Group   September 2007 - May 2010
GfK Retail and Technology, Israel   June 2007 - October 2007
Keter Plastic Ltd., Israel   2007 - 2007
Volkswagen AG   2006 - 2006
Test Rite Int'l Co. Ltd   2005 - 2005
EK/Servicegroup e. G.   2005 - 2005

Skills
Consumer Goods, International Trade, New Business Development, Supply Chain Management, English, Project Management, Market Research, E-commerce, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Product Development, Business Strategy, Consumer Products

John Van Lint

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
category development manager at Heineken Nederland BV
Consumer Goods

Education
Erasmus University Rotterdam   1989 — 1994
Drs, bedrijfskunde

University of St.Gallen   1992 — 1992
CEMS, Betriebswissenschaft

DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   1991 — 1991
MBA courses

Hogeschool van Utrecht   1985 — 1989
HEAO bedrijfseconomie

Experience
Heineken Nederland BV   October 2014 - Present
Heineken Nederland BV   January 2004 - January 2009
Vrumona Quality Drinks BV (part of Heineken)   1998 - 2003
The Nielsen Company   1996 - 1998
IRI/GfK Infoscan BV   1994 - 1996

Skills
Key Account Management, Competitive Intelligence, Customer Insight, Management, Marketing Research, Retail, Marketing, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Consumer Marketing, FMCG, Nielsen, Shopper Marketing, Marketing Management, Pricing Strategy, Trade Marketing, Brand Management, Categorization

Jorge Vacca

Czech Republic
Business Management & Entrepreneur
Information Technology and Services

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2006 — 2008
MBA, Business Administration

Rochester Institute of Technology   2004 — 2005
Certificate, Management of Finance, Accounting & Investments

Universidad de Los Andes   1995 — 1999
BA, Economics with minor in Finance

Experience
Teesside University / Prague College   January 2010 - February 2013
DHL IT Services Global   May 2009 - December 2010
DHL Express Czech Rep   May 2005 - April 2009
Komercni banka   May 2002 - April 2005
Grand Canyon National Park Lodges   1999 - 2000
AIESEC   1996 - 1999

Skills
Change Management, Customer Service, International..., Management Consulting, Team Leadership, Performance Management, Negotiation, Strategic Financial..., Customer Relations, Foreign Languages, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Energy, International Sales, Turn Around Management, Cultural Awareness, Start-ups, Process Improvement, People Skills, Project Management, Executive Management

Josep Mª Nadal Fdez.

Barcelona Area, Spain
Graduate Student en Fulbright Commission
Public Relations and Communications

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2014 — 2016
Master of Science (M.S.), Economics and Policy Analysis

Universitat Abat Oliba CEU   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Högskolan Kristianstad / Kristianstad University   2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Marketing

Universitat Abat Oliba CEU   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Advertising and Public Relations

Experience
DePaul University   September 2014 - Present
Fulbright Commission   September 2014 - Present
Magneti Marelli   June 2014 - August 2014
The San Jose Group   January 2014 - April 2014
Vivarte Moda   October 2012 - August 2013
Escola de tennis Pere Duran   May 2007 - June 2013
Strategycomm · Agencia de comunicación   February 2012 - May 2012
Mataró Ràdio   September 2010 - June 2011
Ràdio Vilassar de Dalt   September 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Public Relations, Community Management, International Marketing, Management Control, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Spanish

Julie McKee

London, United Kingdom
Executive Client Partner at Market Logic Software
Market Research

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2003 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Miami University   1996 — 2000

Experience
Market Logic Software   July 2015 - Present
Affinnova, Inc.   November 2013 - June 2015
SymphonyIRI Group   August 2010 - October 2013
Kantar Group   August 2008 - June 2010
The NPD Group   October 2002 - October 2008

Skills
Customer Insight

Juraj Holec

Southampton, United Kingdom
Global Improve Manager at ExxonMobil
Oil & Energy

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2007 — 2009
MBA, Finance and Marketing

City University, Bellevue   2000 — 2004
BSBA, Business Administration and Social Sciences

Experience
ExxonMobil   September 2014 - Present
ExxonMobil   September 2013 - September 2014
ExxonMobil   May 2011 - August 2013
ExxonMobil   October 2010 - May 2011
ExxonMobil   December 2009 - October 2010
ExxonMobil   November 2008 - November 2009
ExxonMobil   October 2006 - November 2008
ExxonMobil   October 2004 - October 2006

Skills
Risk Management, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Reporting, Leadership, Finance, Petroleum, Business Strategy, Management, SAP, Strategy, Business Planning, Change Management, Process Improvement, Analysis, Team Leadership, Project Management

Karel Koszegi

District Pribram, Czech Republic
Strategic Planning Director at CEMEX Czech Republic
Building Materials

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2007 — 2009
MBA, Marketing & Finance

University of Economics, Prague   1997 — 2003
Master, Finance & Accounting

Experience
CEMEX Czech Republic   January 2015 - Present
CEMEX Czech Republic   July 2011 - December 2014
CEMEX Czech Republic   September 2010 - June 2011
CEZ   November 2008 - August 2010
CEZ   September 2007 - October 2008

Skills
Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Strategy, Valuation, Financial Analysis, Mergers, Due Diligence, Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Business Development

Keith Brockman

United Kingdom
EMEA Tax Director, Mars
Consumer Goods

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   1978 — 1979
MST, Masters of Taxation

DePaul University   1974 — 1978
BSC, Accounting & Finance

Experience
Mars Chocolate UK   January 2008 - Present

Skills
Tax Audit Strategies, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Transfer Pricing, International Treasury..., Board of Directors..., US GAAP, Auditing, Accounting, Strategic Vision, International Tax, Tax Treaties, Corporate Tax, Treasury Management, Tax, Mergers, Restructuring, Permanent Establishment..., Business Planning, Strategy, Finance, Tax Accounting, SOX 404, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, US GAAP reporting, M&A experience, Leadership, Internal Controls, US Tax

Ken Partyka

Basel Area, Switzerland
Director of Third Party Manufacturing
Pharmaceuticals

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1979 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry

DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Operations Management

Experience
Abbott   February 2005 - Present
Abbott   2005 - Present

Skills
Validation, GMP, FDA, Quality System, Six Sigma, Pharmaceutical Industry, CAPA, Medical Devices, Regulatory Affairs, Cross-functional Team...

Lada Neškrábalová

Czech Republic
Freelance Headhunter and Recruiter
Human Resources

Education
Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Humanities   2010 — 2011
Psychology

DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2004 — 2006
MBA, Business

Faculty of Economics, VSB – TU Ostrava,   1994 — 1999
Finance

International Education Society, London
Recruitment Manager

Experience
LN Human Resources s.r.o.   November 2009 - Present
Synergie, s.r.o.   May 2008 - July 2009
Screenvision Czech, s.r.o.   August 2005 - April 2008
Graton Recruitment s.r.o.   September 1999 - July 2005

Skills
Personnel Management, Change Management, HR Consulting, Interviews, Management, Job Descriptions, Technical Recruiting, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Advertising, Finance, Executive Search, Recruiting, Management Consulting, Sourcing, Human Resources, Performance Management

Libor Havelka

District Brno-City, Czech Republic
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Education
CMC   2005 — 2007
MBA

DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2005 — 2007
MBA

Brno University of Technology   1990 — 1995
ing, Electrical engineering

Experience
ABB   April 2000 - Present

Skills
Project Engineering, Modbus, Electricians, Electrical Engineering, Power Distribution, PLC, Power Systems, Transformer, High Voltage, Switchgear, Power Quality, Engineering

Lori Z.

Paris Area, France
Marketing Manager
Financial Services

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
MBA

University of Wisconsin-Madison
BA


Skills
Database Marketing, Direct Marketing, Credit Cards, Customer Experience, Business Process..., Segmentation, Marketing Research, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Direct Mail, Analytics, Business Development, Financial Services

Marcus Hale

London, United Kingdom
Director at Tishman Speyer
Real Estate

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2007 — 2009
MBA, Real Estate Finance and Investment

The University of Birmingham   1995 — 1999
MEng (Hons), Mechanical Engineering

The Duke of York's Royal Military School   1988 — 1995

Experience
Tishman Speyer   January 2013 - Present
CBRE   July 2012 - January 2013
CBRE   May 2011 - January 2013
U.S. Equities Realty   October 2007 - April 2011
RTM & Associates   January 2006 - December 2006
McGuire Engineers   October 1999 - December 2005

Skills
Real Estate Economics, Commercial Real Estate, Construction, Real Estate Negotiating, MBA, Real Estate, International Real..., Real Estate Development, Corporate Real Estate, Investment Properties, Contract Negotiation, Construction Management, Real Estate Financing, Team Leadership

Marek Rokosky

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Co Founder at FINEMO.CZ
Management Consulting

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2004 — 2006
MBA, Finance, Marketing

Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze Fakulta financí a účetnictví   1995 — 1999
Ing, Finance, Banking, Marketing, General management

Experience
FINEMO.CZ   April 2015 - Present
CxO services s.r.o.   December 2014 - Present
KRC partners   August 2011 - March 2015
IT Austria SK   2009 - June 2011
Erste Group Bank AG   2008 - 2009
Ceska sporitelna   2003 - 2007
Accenture   2000 - 2003
Deloitte   1998 - 1999

Skills
Project Planning, MS Project, Outsourcing, IT Management, Management, Project Portfolio..., Budgets, Business Process, Management Consulting, ERP, Business Transformation, ITIL, IT Service Management, Strategic Sourcing, Service Management, Project Management, Program Management, PMO, Service Delivery..., Software Project..., Integration, Retail Banking, Business Analysis, IT Operations, Banking, Procurement, Strategy, Governance, Restructuring, Change Management, Project Delivery, Business Strategy, IT Strategy

Mark Freese

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
CFO EMEA at First Data Corporation
Financial Services

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   1991 — 1993
CPA

The University of Kiel   1984 — 1987
MBA, Accounting and Finance

Universität des Saarlandes   1980 — 1984
BA, Finance and Law

Experience
First Data Corporation   April 2014 - Present
First Data Corporation   July 2011 - March 2014
First Data Corporation   October 2009 - June 2011
Alix Partners   June 2007 - September 2009
Newell Rubbermaid   2004 - 2007
Newell Rubbermaid   July 2003 - September 2004
Newell Rubbermaid   April 2000 - June 2003
Arthur Andersen GmbH   October 1993 - March 2000
Arthur Andersen LLP   June 1988 - October 1993

Skills
Internal Controls, Tax, Business Planning, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cost Accounting, US GAAP, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Reporting, Managerial Finance, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Mergers, Restructuring, Financial Audits, Corporate Finance, Finance

Martin Jahn

Braunschweig Area, Germany
Managing Director, Group Fleet International at Volkswagen Group
Automotive

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   1997 — 1999
MBA, Marketing

University of Economics, Prague   1988 — 1994

Experience
Volkswagen AG   September 2010 - Present
Volkswagen Group Rus, NSC Moscow   April 2008 - September 2010
Skoda Auto   January 2006 - March 2008
Government of the Czech Republic   September 2004 - December 2005
CzechInvest   December 1999 - August 2004
Czechinvest   June 1996 - November 1999
Czechinvest   August 1994 - June 1996

Skills
Strategy, Analysis, Government, Start-ups, Marketing, Human Resources, Change Management, International Business, Business Planning, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Business Strategy, Automotive, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Strategic Planning, Management, Economics, Management Consulting

Martin Marsa

District Pribram, Czech Republic
IT manager at DISA Industries s.r.o.
Machinery

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2005 — 2007

Experience
DISA Industries s.r.o.   June 2008 - Present

Martin Viktora

Czech Republic
4stones, s.r.o. Partner
Financial Services

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2006 — 2008
MBA, Business Administration, CMC

University of Economics, Prague   1993 — 1999
Master (Ing.), International Trade, Political Science

WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)   1997 — 1998
BWL (Betriebswirtschaftslehre / Business Administration

Experience
4stones, s.r.o.   November 2009 - Present
Raiffeisen Bank   June 2010 - May 2013
CP INVEST   August 2008 - November 2009
HSBC   January 2008 - June 2008
Ceska sporitelna   January 2003 - November 2007
Ceska sporitelna / ISCS   January 2002 - December 2003
Ceska sporitelna / ISCS   2000 - 2002
Dorland   1999 - 1999

Skills
Management, Business Development, CRM, Capital Markets, Analysis, Strategy, Investments, Project Management, Market Research, Retail Banking, Leadership, Banking, Finance, Portfolio Management, Marketing Strategy

Matilda Hannäs

Stockholm, Sweden
Product Marketing Director at Spotify
Entertainment

Education
Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires   2004 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Information Technology

Jönköping University   2000 — 2004
Masters Degree, International Business, Marketing, Information Science

Nordiska Yoga Institutet   2003 — 2003
Certified Yoga Instructor 300h, Yin Yoga, Viryayoga, Therapeutic Yoga

DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2002 — 2003
MBA/Other, Economics, Finance

Företagargymnasiet, Eskilstuna   1996 — 1999
High School, International Business

Experience
Saltå Kvarn AB   June 2014 - Present
Spotify   January 2014 - Present
Turkultur   August 2013 - Present
SATS ELIXIA   January 2012 - April 2015
Telenor Digital   January 2013 - October 2013
Headweb   September 2011 - January 2013
Telenor Sverige AB   October 2009 - August 2011
Bredbandsbolaget   January 2009 - December 2010
Bredbandsbolaget   September 2007 - December 2008
Microsoft   January 2005 - September 2007

Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Development, Product Development, Digital Media, Management, B2B, Marketing, International Sales, Strategy, Account Management, Start-ups, Online Marketing, Public Relations, Online Advertising, SEM, Solution Selling, Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, International Business, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Mobile Devices, Sales, CRM, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Go-to-market Strategy, Project Management, Marketing Management, SEO, Adventure Travel, P&L Management

Maura McNamara Petit

Toulouse Area, France
Sales Contracts Manager at Airbus S.A.S.
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2001 — 2004
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business

DePaul University College of Law   2000 — 2004
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

University of Iowa   1992 — 1997
Bachelor's Degree, Double Major: Economics and Russian, 3.75 / 4.0

Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia   1994 — 1995
Russian Language and Literature

Experience
Airbus   January 2009 - Present
Cetradel   April 2006 - January 2009
Panalpina   September 2004 - February 2006
Jay Zabel & Associates   2003 - 2004
U.S. Customs and Border Protection   September 2002 - December 2002
Cook County State's Attorney's Office   June 2001 - August 2001
C.H. Robinson   September 1997 - August 2000

Skills
Purchasing, Leadership, Process Improvement, Project Management, Engineering, Microsoft Office, Aircraft, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Program Management, Aviation

Miguel Santos Silva

Lisbon Area, Portugal
Pharmaceuticals

Education
INSEAD   2012 — 2012
Executive Master, Consulting for Change

DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2004 — 2006
MBA, Marketing and Finance

Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão   2001 — 2002
Pos-Graduate, International Marketing, e-Commerce, CRM, Database Marketing, Marketing Communications

Universidade Católica Portuguesa   1996 — 1997
Graduation, Managing Brand Equity, Distribution, Negotiation Skills

Instituto Superior de Gestão   1993 — 1994
Graduation, Marketing Process, Financials and Business Administration

Universidade de Lisboa   1984 — 1991
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Pharmacy Sciences

Experience
Schering Plough   December 2008 - July 2009
Pfizer   October 2006 - November 2008
Pfizer   February 2003 - October 2006
Pfizer   January 2000 - February 2003
Pfizer   April 1996 - January 2000
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals   September 1991 - March 1996

Skills
Market Access, Team Management, Brand Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Key Account Management, Sales, Team Leadership, Market Planning, Cardiology, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Coaching, Market Analysis, Hospital Sales, Market Research, Product Management, Segmentation, Strategic Thinking, Sales Management, Forecasting, Strategy, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Product Launch, Pharmaceutical Sales, Oncology, Business Development, Sales Effectiveness, Management, Project Management, Change Management, Marketing

Mihail (Mikhail) Milea

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Pricing Manager / Operations Consultant at CEB
Management Consulting

Education
University of South Carolina - The Moore School of Business   2003 — 2004
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)   2002 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business

DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Advanced Marketing Research Techniques

Experience
CEB   July 2015 - Present
Integrate Investment   July 2014 - July 2015
American Osteopathic Association   2010 - 2013
Equity Residential   2005 - 2010
Southland Log Homes   2004 - 2005
The Moore School of Business   2003 - 2004
The World Bank   1999 - 2002

Miroslav Holub

Czech Republic
Senior Business Development Manager at RENOMIA, a. s.
Sports

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2007 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA), ECO and MKT

University of Hartford   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

Gymnazium Ivana Olbrachta v Semilech   1993 — 1999
Marketing

Experience
RENOMIA, a. s.   April 2012 - Present
Czech Golf Federation   September 2005 - March 2012
Dowling & Partners   May 2004 - September 2005

Skills
Microsoft Office, Event Management, Customer Service, Perl, Public Relations, Social Media, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Public Speaking, Golf, Marketing Communications, New Business Development

Oleg Leonov, Ph.D., MBA

Finland
Sr. Product Manager at Tellabs Oy
Telecommunications

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2007 — 2010
MBA, Finance and Entrepreneurship

Penn State University   1994 — 1999
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering

Baltic State Technical University "VOENMEH" named after D.F. Ustinov   1988 — 1994
M.S., Electrical Engineering

Experience
Tellabs Oy / Coriant   December 2011 - Present
Tellabs Operations Inc.   October 2001 - December 2011
Agere Systems   2000 - 2001
Lucent Technology   1999 - 2000

Skills
300-pin MSA transponders, SDH, Labview, OTN, Product Management, Test Solution..., Technical Documentation, Backhaul, ROADM, Working with vendors, Mobile Devices, AWG, Working with customers, EDFA, Telecommunications, Fiber Optics, SFP, Test Automation, Optical Fiber, Carrier Ethernet, RF, Raman Optical Amplifiers, XFP, Testing, Troubleshooting, GPON, TFF, QoS, Product Specification, Optical Communications, Processing RFx, LTE, TXFP, ATM networks, Roadmap update and..., MPLS, DWDM, ATM Networks, Wireless, FTTx

Patricia Guild-Ganora

Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Area, Italy
Independent Writing and Editing Professional
Writing and Editing

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   1990 — 1992
MBA, Market Research

University of Illinois at Chicago   1983 — 1987
Bachelor Science, Business Management

Experience
freelance consultant   May 2000 - May 2002
SAES Getters S.p.A.   February 1997 - November 2000
Hinsdale Hospital   June 1993 - September 1996
Ericsson GE / GE Mobile Communications   1988 - 1992

Skills
Copywriting, Market Research, Web Content, Copy Editing, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Marketing

Paul Yocum

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Executive Vice President at Swarovski
Consumer Goods

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   1991 — 1994
MBA, Business

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS)

Experience
Swarovski   February 2014 - Present
Swarovski   March 2013 - February 2014
Procter & Gamble   January 2011 - October 2012
Procter & Gamble   May 2007 - December 2010
Procter & Gamble   August 2005 - May 2007
Procter & Gamble   January 2003 - August 2005
Procter & Gamble   November 2001 - July 2005
Procter & Gamble   December 1999 - October 2001
Procter & Gamble   August 1998 - November 1999
Procter & Gamble   June 1987 - July 1998

Skills
Marketing Management, International Marketing, FMCG, Digital Marketing, Segmentation, Product Development, Brand Development, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Shopper Marketing, Fragrance, Cosmetics, Brand Architecture, Marketing, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Customer Insight, Consumer Products, P&L Management, Trade Marketing, Global Marketing, Pricing Strategy, Advertising, Brand Equity

Pavel Curda

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Entrepreneur, Connector, Mentor, Writer
Information Technology and Services

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2002 — 2003
MBA

Charles University in Prague   1990 — 1996
Masters, IES, economics

Experience
Internet & technology industry   January 2010 - Present
PwC   2008 - January 2010
ING Investment Management   February 2006 - June 2007
Interfax   2000 - 2005

Skills
Equities, Management, Business Strategy, Financial Modeling, Strategy, Corporate Development, Emerging Markets, Start-ups, Financial Markets, Restructuring, Due Diligence, Investment Banking, Financial Analysis, Journalism, Business Planning, Private Equity, Management Consulting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Business Valuation, Analysis, Valuation, Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, M&A experience, Mergers, Venture Capital, Investments

Pavel Knorr

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Strategic Management & Leadership Advisor
Management Consulting

Education
CEMI Prague, LLM Corporate Law   2014 — 2016
Master of Laws (LLM), Corporate Law

DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2003 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance and Marketing

University of Economics in Prague, Faculty of International Relations   1989 — 1995
Ing., International Trade, Business Law

Experience
XXL Entertainment   July 2008 - Present
Pears Health Cyber   December 2012 - January 2015
Pears Health Cyber   June 2013 - August 2014
NextForce a.s.   June 2013 - August 2014
Prague Business Club   October 2011 - September 2012
Bontonfilm a.s.   October 2009 - September 2011
Chance a.s.   September 2008 - August 2009
Newton Management a.s.   September 2008 - August 2009
LEGO System A/S   April 2001 - June 2008
Pivovary Staropramen s.r.o.   September 2000 - March 2001

Skills
Business Strategy, Marketing, Sales Management, Organizational..., Change Management, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Negotiation, Public Relations, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Strategy, Management

Pavel Podhora

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Head of Project Management ve společnosti Cushman & Wakefield, s.r.o.
Commercial Real Estate

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2005 — 2007
MBA

Vysoké učení technické v Brně, Fakulta stavební   1987 — 1992
Vysokoškolské, Pozemní stavby, Diplom

Experience
Cushman & Wakefield, s.r.o.   April 2015 - Present
Cushman & Wakefield, s.r.o.   January 2015 - March 2015
Grandi Stazioni Česká republika, s.r.o.   January 2013 - December 2014
Skanska Property Czech Republic s.r.o.   June 2003 - October 2012
GLEEDS - International Construction Consultants   March 1997 - May 2003
FCC - First Czech Joint Stock Company   October 1996 - March 1997
CBC Compagnie Générarale de Batiment et de Construction   June 1995 - October 1996

Skills
Property Management, Leases, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Beginner French, Microsoft Excel, Real Estate, Contract Negotiation, Beginner Polish, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Beginner Russian, Fluent English

Petr Bobysud

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Business development deputy section manager at Ceska sporitelna
Financial Services

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2004 — 2006
MBA, Economics

Charles University in Prague   1985 — 1990
RNDr., Teaching mathematics and physics

Experience
Ceska sporitelna   December 2011 - Present
Ceska sporitelna   April 2009 - November 2011
Ceska sporitelna   July 2000 - November 2009
Komercni banka   August 1994 - June 2000

Skills
Banking, Business Analysis, Portfolio Management, Internet Banking, Direct Marketing, Marketing, Team Leadership, Segmentation, Financial Markets, Credit Risk, Project Management, Strategy, Retail, Product Management, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Management, CRM, Retail Banking, Credit Cards

Petr Cernohorsky

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Senior Manager
Financial Services

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2005 — 2007
MBA

University of West Bohemia, Pilsen   1991 — 1997
Master

Experience
CSOB   2012 - Present
KBC   2010 - 2012
CVVI   2009 - 2010
Adastra   2008 - 2009
T-Mobile UK   February 2008 - July 2008
T-Mobile   2006 - 2008
T-Mobile   2002 - 2005
Radiomobil   1999 - 2002
RadioMobil   1997 - 1998

Skills
Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Governance, Managerial Finance, Telecommunications, Business Intelligence, Change Management, Program Management, Purchasing, Strategy, Process Improvement, Business Process, CRM, SAP, Procurement, Negotiation, Data Integration, IT Service Management, ERP, Customer Insight, Leadership, Business Transformation, PMO, Business Analysis, Data Warehousing, IT Strategy, Integration, Software Development, Solution Architecture, Project Management, Process Management, Management, Pre-sales

Petr Zapletal

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Head of Country Management and Regional Product Management Eastern Europe at Robert Bosch GmbH
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2004 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Charles University in Prague   1997 — 2000
Far East Asia Department, Sinology

Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze   1994 — 1998
Ing.degree (M. A.), in Finance, Business Law

Experience
Robert Bosch GmbH   August 2014 - Present
Bosch   March 2011 - July 2014
Sony Electronics   April 2008 - March 2011
Sony Electronics   April 2006 - March 2008
Sony Electronics   July 2001 - March 2006

Skills
Channel Partners, Marketing, Brand Management, Negotiation, Product Management, Market Analysis, B2B, Go-to-market Strategy, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., International Sales, Sales Process, P&L Management, Account Management, Consumer Electronics, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Multi-channel Marketing, Channel, Team Management, Strategy, Sales, Product Launch, Retail, Sales Management, Marketing Management, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Sales Operations, E-commerce, Product Marketing, Market Planning, Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Strategic Partnerships, New Business Development

Petra Malá

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Student at De Paul University Chicago
Management Consulting

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2007 — 2009
Master's degree, management, MBA

University of Economics, Prague   2002 — 2007

Rajiv Desai

Theale, Berkshire, United Kingdom
EU VSI Manager at Wrigley
Food Production

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2004 — 2006
MBA, Finance

University of Illinois at Chicago   1996 — 2000
B.Sc., Biochemistry

Experience
Wrigley   April 2014 - Present
Mars   May 2011 - April 2014
Merisant   April 2010 - May 2011
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co.   March 2004 - April 2010

Skills
Food Industry, Food Processing, Product Development, Product Innovation, Food Science, R&D, Consumer Products, GMP, Food, Food Safety, Ingredients, HACCP

Rasmus Porsgaard

Munich Area, Germany
CMO and Cofounder at Holidu
Internet

Education
Aarhus Universitet   1999 — 2004
Master of Science (MS) Business Administration, Marketing

DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2003 — 2003
MBA (Part time), Marketing research

Herning Gymnasium   1994 — 1997

Experience
Holidu   July 2014 - Present
Zoosk   January 2013 - June 2014
Endomondo   February 2012 - December 2012
Beltone   April 2010 - January 2012
GN ReSound   September 2007 - April 2010
GN ReSound   October 2006 - September 2007
Rambøll Management   December 2004 - October 2006
Handels og Ingeniørhøjskolen i Herning   August 2004 - December 2004
ITA Aarhus School of Business   August 2001 - December 2004
ASB   August 2001 - December 2004

Skills
Segmentation, Product Development, Marketing, Marathon, Sales Support Tools, Product Launch, SPIN Sales Training, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Foreign Languages, Leadership, Market Analysis, Presentations, Business Development, Mobile Devices, Quantitative Research, Triathlon, Sales Presentations, Key Account Management, Product Marketing, Product Management, Strategy, Quantitative Analytics

Rene Gubancok

District Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic
Professional
Security and Investigations

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

University of Zilina   1995 — 2000
Engineer's Degree, Economics in civil engeneering

Experience
JABLOTRON ALARMS a.s.   March 2006 - Present
BLOCK a.s.   October 2005 - February 2006
Sentry Alarm Systems   September 2001 - June 2005

Skills
Product Marketing, Business Development, Telecommunications, Solution Selling, Business Strategy, Product Management, Management, Wireless, Sales, Start-ups, Direct Sales, Negotiation, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Account Management, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, International Sales, Marketing Strategy

Rene Gubancok

District Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic
Director of Sales at Jablotron
Consumer Electronics

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2007 — 2009
MBA, Economics, Business

Žilinská univerzita   1995 — 2000
Master's degree, Economy of Civil Engineering

Experience
Jablotron   February 2007 - Present
BLOCK a.s.   September 2005 - February 2006
Sentry Alarm of America   September 2001 - December 2004

Skills
Account Management, Key Account Management, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Sales Management, Project Management, Business Development, Forecasting, Business Planning, Sales, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Negotiation, New Business Development

Roberto Gorostiaga

Belgium
Industrial Automation

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
MBA

Northeastern Illinois University
BA

Universidad de Zaragoza
BS

Experience
Ingersoll Rand   January 2014 - Present
Ingersoll Rand   2012 - 2014
Club Car LLC   2006 - 2012
Bobcat Company   2004 - 2006
Ingersoll Rand   2002 - 2004
Bobcat   2000 - 2002
Bobcat   1995 - 2000
Bobcat   1993 - 1995
Bobcat   1989 - 1993

Skills
Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Product Development, Business Development, International Sales, Sales Management, Automotive, Purchasing, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Launch, Management, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Budgets, Team Building, Key Account Management, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Bobcat, Business Planning, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Pricing, Sales, Change Management, Operational Excellence, International Business, Strategy, Sales Operations, Marketing, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Supply Chain, B2B, Customer Satisfaction, Direct Sales, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Income Statement, Channel Partners, Product Management, Marketing Management, Forecasting, Team Leadership, P&L Management, Product Marketing

Roman Kopecky

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Senior Product Manager at ING
Banking

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2006 — 2008

Technical University of Liberec   1999 — 2006
Master (Ing.), Economics

Experience
ING   July 2010 - Present
Raiffeisenbank CZ   May 2009 - June 2010
Inter IKEA Centre Česká republika, s.r.o.   March 2008 - April 2009
Intrum Justitia   November 2006 - February 2008
Komercni banka   November 2003 - December 2006

Skills
Product Management, Project Management, Retail, Insurance, Life Insurance, Customer Experience, Structured Products, PRINCE2, Product Development, Banking, Bancassurance

Ryan Vas

London, United Kingdom
Senior Finance Manager, Int'l at CareerBuilder.com
Internet

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2010 — 2012
MBA, Finance, General, Cum Laude

INDIANA UNIVERSITY   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Finance/ Real Estate

Indiana University - Kelley School of Business   1996 — 2000
BS, Finance, General

Experience
CareerBuilder.com   January 2014 - Present
CareerBuilder.com   July 2011 - Present
CareerBuilder.com   January 2009 - July 2011
CareerBuilder.com   September 2005 - March 2007
Technology Partners, Inc.   November 2004 - August 2006
Technology Partners, Inc.   2002 - 2004
HCA Capital Partners, Inc.   January 2000 - January 2002

Skills
Management, Analysis, Financial Services, Forecasting, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Revenue Recognition, Finance, Financial Reporting, PeopleSoft, Strategic Financial..., Budgets, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Pivot Tables, Analytics, Trading

Samuel Odiana

Appleton Thorn, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Information Technology and Services

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2006 — 2007
MBA, Finance, General

Command Secondary School Ibadan   1994 — 2000
SSCE

Command Secondary School Ibadan   1994 — 2000
SSCE, Secondary Education

Experience
Flextronics Manchester   October 2010 - Present
Hewlett-Packard   December 2009 - October 2010
DHL   2006 - 2009

Skills
Product Management, Six Sigma, Telecommunications, Business Process..., Project Portfolio..., Business Strategy, Risk Management, ITIL, Business Intelligence, Management, Management Consulting, Project Management, Business Process, Change Management, IT Service Management, Team Management, Team Leadership, Analysis, Business Analysis, Program Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning

Talal Daas

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands
Managing Director at Vital Farms B.V.
Machinery

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2000 — 2002
MBA

Illinois Institute of Technology   1994 — 1996
MSEE

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1982 — 1994
BSEE

Experience
Vital Farms B.V.   January 2012 - Present
NorStar Corporation   2008 - Present
Midtronics Inc.   2006 - 2008
Westell   1996 - 2002

Skills
Purchasing, Electrical Engineering, Process Improvement, New Business Development, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, PCB design, C, Product Development, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Embedded Software, ISO, Product Marketing, Analog, Product Launch, Engineering Management, Supply Chain, Root Cause Analysis, Software Development, Continuous Improvement, Electronics, Product Design, Six Sigma, Program Management, Kaizen, Design for Manufacturing, Testing, Manufacturing, Competitive Analysis, FMEA, International Sales, Manufacturing..., Embedded Systems, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Automation, Business Development, Project Management, Semiconductors, Automotive, Procurement, Process Simulation, Telecommunications, Global Sourcing, Microcontrollers

Tomas Vanicek

District Ostrava-City, Czech Republic
manager at TPA Horwath
Financial Services

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2005 — 2007
MBA, Finance and Marketing

Czech Technical University in Prague   1993 — 1999
Ing., Environmental engineering

Experience
TPA Horwath   September 2008 - Present
CzechInvest   March 2004 - August 2008
Regional Development Agency of Pardubice Region   March 2001 - February 2004

Skills
Management Consulting, Project Management, Management, Business Analysis, Strategy, EU funding, Marketing, Financial Analysis

Vlastimir Vucic

Gothenburg, Sweden
Consultant
Investment Management

Education
SBS Swiss Business School   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Business Administration and Management, 3.7

SBS Swiss Business School   2012 — 2014
Master’s Degree, Research Methods in Business, 3.8

DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2006 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance and Marketing, 3.7

Anglo-American University, Prague   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration and Political Science, 3.8

Experience
Tai Asia Energy   October 2014 - Present
Erste Group Bank AG   July 2012 - September 2014
Erste Group   January 2012 - June 2012
Anglo-American University   August 2010 - December 2011

Skills
Analysis, Budgets, Investments, Mergers, Business Development, Financial Analysis, Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Banking, Forecasting