Jan Zelezny

Jan Zelezny has a diverse work experience, starting in 2003 at Toyota Motor Corporation as a Senior Specialist and Vehicle Projects Leader. Jan then worked at Citi as a Summer Associate in 2009, followed by a role at McKinsey & Company where they participated in a problem-solving training program and presented findings to senior management. From 2010 to 2012, they were an Investment Banking Associate at Citigroup Global Markets Japan, Inc, focusing on M&A and financing for Japanese multinationals. In 2013, Jan worked as a Researcher at Asia Pacific Initiative, conducting research on Japan's business competitiveness. Jan joined Industrial Growth Platform Inc. in 2012 as a Manager in Management Consulting. From 2014 to 2023, Jan has held multiple roles at Hilti Group, including Commercial Director, Sales Transformation Director, Interim CFO for Japan, and CFO and Statutory Director.

Jan Zelezny's education history is as follows:

- From 2008 to 2010, Jan Zelezny attended The Wharton School, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in General Management and Finance.

- During the same period, they also studied at The Lauder Institute - University of Pennsylvania, earning a Master's degree in International Studies.

- Jan Zelezny pursued a Bachelor and Master Degree in Arts with High Distinctions, with a dual major in World History and Japanese Studies at Palacký University in Olomouc, from 1997 to 2003.

- In 2001 and 2002, they received the Japanese Ministry of Education Scholarship and studied Post-War History of Japan at Hitotsubashi University.

- In 2018, Jan Zelezny completed an Executive Program on Driving Performance and Change at Columbia University, earning a Certificate of Completion in Organizational Leadership.

Additionally, they have obtained several certifications, including:

- "技術管理士" (Technology Management Engineer) from 日本建設アトキンソン協会 (Japan Atkinson Construction Association) in March 2023.

- Certified Professional Sales Leader (CPSL®) from the National Association of Sales Professionals in 2021.

- Certified Professional Sales Professional (CPSP®) from the National Association of Sales Professionals in 2020.

- Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) from Corporate Finance Institute® in 2020.

- Leadership Communication with Impact from INSEAD Executive Education in 2019.

- Certified Learner-Centric Content Designer from the University of St. Gallen - HSG in 2019.

- Managing Social and Human Capital, People Analytics, Japan Securities Dealers Association (JSDA) certification (Level 1 and Level 2), and JLPT Level 1 (highest level) - Japanese Language Proficiency Exam.