István Olejnyik

István Olejnyik is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business operations and analytics, currently serving as Chief of Staff and Director of Business Operations for Enterprise Analytics & Data at Philip Morris International since May 2007. Key responsibilities include overseeing business operations, managing headcount and expenses, developing corporate data literacy programs, and ensuring synchronization within the management team. Previous roles at Philip Morris include Head of Analytics Demand Acceleration and Business Development & Planning Manager, where István focused on analytical capabilities and duty-free strategy implementation. Earlier experience includes positions at Euromonitor International, Metaforum Center, Unilever, and L'Oréal. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Political Science and the Economy of the Post-Communist Transition from Central European University and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Political Science from McDaniel College.