Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Selectedprojects
Languages
Timeline
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Marian Mlady

Marian Mlady

Venture Builder/CEO
Šaľa,Slovakia

Summary

Experienced in leading and managing complex projects, including startups, corporate innovation, and change management. Skilled in diverse industries and cultural settings. Committed to fostering collaboration and developing talent to achieve maximum potential.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Venture Co-founder

Creative Dock
12.2021 - Current
  • Leading the design, development and launch of a fintech startup in Saudi Arabia, managing the end-to-end process from project inception to execution. Dealing with local regulator, government organization, local service providers, understanding cultural and political differences.

CEO

Creative Dock SK
01.2020 - Current
  • Led a Creative Dock branch in Slovakia with the innovation projects in areas of health insurance, food delivery, web portal, foreigners support, and others. Applied innovation methodology to different industries and company types. Building venture from idea to running company.

Project Director

Creative Dock
05.2018 - 01.2021
  • Managing innovation idea streams for health insurance house.
  • Oversaw up to 3 projects simultaneously without sacrificing standards.

CEO

Songoroo
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Directed startup from music industry in early stages

Commercial Director

Sygic
11.2012 - 12.2013
  • Directed the business of Sygic which developed and distributed world wide market leading GPS navigation software for wide range of mobile devices, for keeping the top position on both Android and AppStore market places.

Business Solution Director

Sygic
10.2013 - 06.2014
  • Established a new division of business solutions for B2B2B products in international markets. The product included specialized HW and SW. The division ready for spin-off covered all principal functions, product development, marketing, and international sales.ting and international sales.

Business Development Consultant

PPF, Home Credit
02.2011 - 10.2012
  • Conducted on spot market research and analyzed industry trends to be used for business development strategy for setup of financial companies in MENA and Asia regions. (Egypt, India, Indonesia, Philippines) Helped with early stages of business running.

Investment Director

PPF
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Monitored investment opportunities on Slovak market

Director of Group Sales

PPF, Home Credit
09.2008 - 01.2010
  • Working for HQ of Financial international company, responsible for sales in 7 countries in Europe and Asia with main focus to underperforming markets (Ukraine, Kazakhstan, China)

VP Consumer Finance

PPF, HCFBank
01.2006 - 08.2008

Responsible for a banking network with 12,000 employees, consumer finance, and retail banking, operating in 1100 cities in Russia. Home Credit and Financial Bank was one of the biggest investments of PPF Group and led the market of consumer finance in Russia.

Sales Director

T-Mobile, Telekom
05.1998 - 12.2025

Setup and managed sales omnichannel for mobile operator, retail strategy and full transformation of residential sales for fix line and internet provider.

Education

Ing. -

VSP
09.1984 - 07.1988

Ph.D. -

VSP
Nitra, Slovakia
03.1990 - 05.1994

No Degree -

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV, USA
08.1992 - 01.1993

Skills

Venture Building

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Selectedprojects

  • Fintech Launch in Saudi Arabia

Led the creation and operational launch of a fintech startup in Saudi Arabia, focusing on regulatory compliance, customer acquisition strategies, and product development aligned with local market needs.

  • Payment Gateway for RBI

Managed the development and deployment of a secure payment gateway solution, enhancing transaction processing and security for a leading banking group in Europe.

  • Financial Company Setup in Asia

Part of a team responsible for setting up financial companies across India, Indonesia, and the Philippines, focusing on strategic entry points and compliance with diverse local regulations.

  • Feasibility Study on Digitalization for international banking group

Led a feasibility study that provided recommendations for the digital transformation of mortgage processes, contributing to the bank’s efforts to modernize and improve customer experiences.

  • Financial Company Setup in Egypt

Led the launch of a financial company in Egypt, driving market entry strategy, team recruitment, and regulatory navigation to establish a foothold in the region.

  • Business Solution Division setup

Set up and run a new division for B2B2B Sales mobile solutions based on GPS navigation and maps.

  • Retail network strategy and building in Russia

Led preparation, strategy, and building of an extensive retail banking network in Russia

  • Transformation of residential distribution channel for Telco

Led rebranding, restructuring, rebuilding, and process transformation for telco operator in Slovakia.

Languages

Slovak - Native
Russian - Business proficiency
English - Business proficiency

Timeline

Venture Co-founder

Creative Dock
12.2021 - Current

CEO

Creative Dock SK
01.2020 - Current

Project Director

Creative Dock
05.2018 - 01.2021

CEO

Songoroo
04.2017 - 04.2018

Business Solution Director

Sygic
10.2013 - 06.2014

Commercial Director

Sygic
11.2012 - 12.2013

Business Development Consultant

PPF, Home Credit
02.2011 - 10.2012

Investment Director

PPF
01.2010 - 01.2011

Director of Group Sales

PPF, Home Credit
09.2008 - 01.2010

VP Consumer Finance

PPF, HCFBank
01.2006 - 08.2008

Sales Director

T-Mobile, Telekom
05.1998 - 12.2025

No Degree -

West Virginia University
08.1992 - 01.1993

Ph.D. -

VSP
03.1990 - 05.1994

Ing. -

VSP
09.1984 - 07.1988
Marian MladyVenture Builder/CEO