Slavka Jancikova

Slavka Jancikova is an accomplished marketing executive with extensive experience across various sectors, currently serving as Vice President Marketing EMEA at Foot Locker since July 2023. Prior to this role, Slavka led brand strategy and marketing communications on an interim basis for Teach For Slovakia, focusing on brand positioning for the Gen Z audience. Previous positions include Chief Brand Officer at CHRONEXT, where responsibilities included developing brand strategy for an IPO, and Category Director for Global Product Marketing at adidas, managing a women's sneaker portfolio with significant sales impact. Additional experience encompasses senior roles at Anheuser-Busch InBev and Nike, particularly in brand strategy and influencer marketing. Slavka began in the industry at Unilever and has held roles in advertising agencies, including Saatchi & Saatchi. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, an MA in International Relations from Central European University, and a BA in Journalism from Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave.