Pavol Bielik

Pavol Bielik is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the sports and lifestyle retail sectors. Currently serving as General Manager for JD Sports Fashion Middle East at GMG since September 2023, Pavol Bielik is responsible for establishing and growing the brand through a franchise model, aiming to open 50 premium multi-brand stores across the Middle East in the next five years. Previously, Pavol Bielik held multiple leadership roles at Nike from January 2013 to October 2023, including Director of Nike Partners Middle East, where key responsibilities involved driving growth strategies and managing over 70 premium stores across the region. Pavol Bielik's career also includes significant positions at Icebreaker and Iccrue, with foundational roles in strategic management and sales. Pavol Bielik holds an MBA in Strategic Management from Nottingham Trent University and a DMS in Business Management from London Metropolitan University.