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Founder
LookingEast.euFounder
Oct. 2017Bratislava, SlovakiaEconomic, business, and politics freelance consultancy focused on Central-East Europe (and beyond). Sector- and company-level research and analyses. Corporate finance, equity valuations. Econometrics calculations. Examples of recent projects included economic/regulatory impact assessments, equity valuation-related consulting, or the preparation of pitch materials for a start-up project in the Middle East. Writing blogs published on LinkedIn and local press. Data, Analysis, Insights.
General Manager, Co-Owner
RACQUETS.EU - Sabbatical ProjectGeneral Manager, Co-Owner
Jun. 2015 - Dec. 2017BratislavaManaged operations of a start-up in the area of sports retailing. Operations included a specialized brick and online store for tennis and racquet sports in Bratislava. Set business and pricing strategy. Designed and executed marketing activities. Managed daily operations of the store and online activities. Highly rated by customers.
Managing Director, Co-Owner
LAURUS, s.r.o. (family firm)Managing Director, Co-Owner
Jun. 2012 - Oct. 2017BratislavaAttempting a start-up in the area of sports & leisure/ e-Commerce. Active in real estate management.
Global Investment Strategist ( a temporary second competence in the Bank)
UniCredit Bank Slovakia a. s.Global Investment Strategist ( a temporary second competence in the Bank)
Apr. 2011 - Dec. 2011Within a temporary second competence, co-operated with the Private Banking Division. Monitored global markets, analyzed pricing of assets across asset classes, and on a regular basis advised relationship managers and clients on asset allocation.
Chief Economist and Head of Market Research and Strategy
UniCredit Bank Slovakia a. s.Chief Economist and Head of Market Research and Strategy
Oct. 2010 - May. 2012Head of Macroeconomic and Banking Sector Research. Member of Executive Committee. Managed a research team supervising the preparation of regular macroeconomic reports for local and international clients covering Slovakia and wider (Central/Southern Europe). Research activities included : - Occasional economic comment on Slovakia for the London office - Review of the weekly report for local and international clients - Contribution to regional quarterly reports published by the London office - Special reports ( such on a Slovak manufacturing sector, or CEE labor productivity analysis) Held presentations for clients and media. Responsible for market research of the local banking sector. Actively cooperated with the marketing division. Presented at conferences, including outside of Slovakia.
Director of Strategy and Research
EQ Asset ManagementDirector of Strategy and Research
Sep. 2009 - Apr. 2010As a member of the start-up's management team, supervised the preparation of macroeconomic and business environment intelligence reports circulated to the investment community in Central Europe and the UK.
Lecturer
Comenius UniversityLecturer
Mar. 2008 - May. 2010Part-time taught an undergraduate course in international trade and finance. Lectured, prepared, and graded assignments and exams.
Lead Valuation Manager
Ernst & Young Financial AdvisoryLead Valuation Manager
May. 2007 - Mar. 2009Manager on the Slovak market. Managed equity valuation projects in real estate, IT, financial, and refractory products sectors. Analyzed corporate strategy of equity-valued companies. Managed a Fund Raising/M&A project in real estate. Coordinated data-room activities in a DD/valuation buy-side project. Presented economic and business environment presentations at various seminars and events (e.g. German-Marshall Fund Seminar, ACCA Seminar Series, informal municipal clubs, media, etc.)
Director of Financial Policy Institute
Ministry of FinanceDirector of Financial Policy Institute
Jan. 2006 - Mar. 2007Chief Economist of the Finance Ministry. Supervised team of analysts preparing research and policy analyses in the area of macroeconomic and financial forecasting and Lisbon agenda. Responsible for the preparation of the Convergence Report and National Reform Program. Participated in meetings of policy bodies at the European Commission and OECD. Held meetings with international investors. Marketed Slovak sovereign bonds at a roadshow trip.
Consulting Professional
Private ConsultancyConsulting Professional
Dec. 2004 - Dec. 2005Consultant in the area of economic policy, real estate and pharmaceutical sectors.
Director of Corporate Strategy and Economic Research
VUB (Banca Intesa)Director of Corporate Strategy and Economic Research
Nov. 2002 - Oct. 2004Chief Economist. Built a research team and designed a portfolio of research products for internal and external clients. Prepared investment recommendations and communicated them to clients and the media. Designed and participated in the preparation of regular Quarterly reports assessing Bank's performance. Supervised the preparation of a Growth Strategy document approved by the Head office in Italy. Responsible for market research of the local banking sector. Actively cooperated with a marketing division. Conducted presentations at high-level fora. In January 2004 promoted to Permanent Invitee on the Bank Board.
Advisor to Deputy Prime Minister
Government Office of the Slovak RepublicAdvisor to Deputy Prime Minister
Dec. 1998 - Jul. 1999Conducted research and prepared policy recommendation reports. Liaisoned with multilateral and private financial institutions. Co-authored several strategic economic policy documents related to macroeconomic stabilization, structural reforms and economic policy for EU accession.
Equity Analyst
ING BaringsEquity Analyst
Nov. 1996 - Nov. 1998Covered Central European equities and economic developments. Analyzed strategy of the listed firms, constructed and used detailed EVA/DCF models of corporate valuation. Participated in M&A and secondary equity offering deals. Published company reports and reviews of the equity market and economic developments. Co-wrote in-depth reports on the pharmaceutical and brewery sectors in CEE.
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