Severin Podolak

Severin Podolak currently serves as a Member of the Executive Committee and Head of Event Management & Operations at the World Economic Forum, responsible for planning and delivering the Forum's events since November 2021. Previously, Podolak held the position of Vice President and Head of Event Management at Swiss Re from February 2018 to October 2021. Podolak's extensive experience in the event management sector includes leadership roles at FIFA, overseeing departments related to travel, accommodation, and guest management for major global events such as FIFA World Cups and Olympic Games. Additional professional background includes roles at the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Take it Travel, and B.I.T, complemented by comprehensive educational credentials, including a Master of Science in Business Psychology and an Executive Master of Business Administration.