Severin Podolak

Bis 2021, Vice President / Head of Event Management, Swiss Re
Cologny, Switzerland

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Leadership
Continuous Process Improvement
Event organization
Business development
Corporate travel management
Procurement
Project management
Integrity
Compliance
Strategic planning
Financial controls
Risk Management
Policy & procedure development
Staff development
Stakeholder relation management
Negotiation

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Severin Podolak

  • Current 4 years and 7 months, since Nov 2021

    Member of the Executive Committee / Head of Event Production

    World Economic Forum

    Responsible for planning, deliver and leading of the World Economic Forum's events

  • 3 years and 9 months, Feb 2018 - Oct 2021

    Vice President / Head of Event Management

    Swiss Re
  • 5 years and 6 months, Dec 2011 - May 2017

    Head of Delegation & Event Services / Head of Travel & Transport

    FIFA - Fédération Internationale de Football Association

    • Management and leadership of three departments: o Travel & Transport o Accommodation o Guest & Delegation Management Organisation of major events such as FIFA World Cups and Olympic Games, as well as corporate events like congresses & conventions, galas and smaller football tournaments. Responsibility in compliance, senior management and corporate governance.

  • 1 year and 11 months, Jan 2010 - Nov 2011

    Deputy Head of Travel & Transport

    FIFA - Fédération Internationale de Football Association

    Deputizing departmental leadership and event organization.

  • 9 months, Apr 2009 - Dec 2009

    Travel & Transport Expert

    FIFA - Fédération Internationale de Football Association

    Organization of logistical aspects.

  • 2 years and 7 months, Sep 2006 - Mar 2009

    Travel & Transport Expert

    FDFA - Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs

    Organisation of logistical solutions for Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Swiss Humanitarian Aid and Development and Cooperation

  • 1 year and 4 months, May 2005 - Aug 2006

    Head of Business Travel

    Take it Travel AG

    Management of unit and organization of business travel arrangements

  • 1 year and 6 months, Nov 2003 - Apr 2005

    Incentive and Group Manager

    Brazilian Incentive & Tourism

    Organisation of corporate events & logistical arrangements for incentive groups

  • 9 months, Feb 2003 - Oct 2003

    Squad Leader Infantry Platoon

    Swisscoy - Peace Keeping Missing (KFOR)

    Leading squad of eight soldiers in military interventions

  • 3 years and 2 months, Jan 2000 - Feb 2003

    Apprentice & Travel Consultant

    Take it Travel AG

    • Apprenticeship as commercial employee • Organisation of business travels for companies

Ausbildung von Severin Podolak

  • 1 year and 4 months, Sep 2014 - Dec 2015

    Business Administration

    University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland

  • 3 years and 11 months, Sep 2007 - Jul 2011

    Business Administration

    Lucerne University of Applied Science and Arts,

  • 8 years, Aug 2000 - Jul 2008

    Commerce

    KV Luzern

Sprachen

  • English

    C1 (Fließend)

  • German

    C2 (Verhandlungssicher / Muttersprachlich)

  • Portuguese

    C1 (Fließend)

  • French

    C1 (Fließend)

  • Spanish

    B1-B2 (Gute Kenntnisse)

  • Italian

    A1-A2 (Grundkenntnisse)

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