DEI Forum 2024
10. 10. Prague

Sarah is an expert in the field of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, with a focus on implementing successful DEI strategies and developing initiatives to create more inclusive workplaces. Sarah works with startups in her advisory role with Lunar Ventures, an early stage deep tech VC in Germany. Sarah is also strategic advisor to StartSteps, an organization that helps people start a new career in the world of tech. She brings along expertise in data analytics in order to implement impactful, data-driven DEI work. Sarah is the author of a book 'DEI: How to Succeed at an Impossible Job'.

As CEO of Central Europe and Ireland, Munir oversees Citi’s franchises in Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Ireland as well as 11 Hub-managed countries in Central Europe. He has previously worked internationally across Asia, Europe and Africa, in various country and regional corporate banking, product management, and legal entity governance roles. Munir is a strong believer in diversity and passionate supporter of male allyship and mentoring. He is a member of Citibank Europe Leadership Committee. Munir also sits on the boards of Junior Achievement and AmCham, Czech Republic.

Denisa is a recognized expert in diversity and inclusion, having been a key architect of the DE&I strategy at Albert, where she holds the role of Employee Experience & Internal Communication Manager. Her dedication to enhancing employee satisfaction and strategically managing engagement programs is matched by her strong focus on diversity and inclusion. Additionally, Denisa plays a crucial role in building and developing the employer brand, shaping corporate culture, and advancing HR marketing strategies.

Violeta Luca has been in charge of Czech Vodafone since January 2024. Before that, she was the CEO of Microsoft Czech Republic and Slovakia. And before that, she was the CEO of Microsoft in Romania. Violeta has managed transformation projects in retail, banking, e-commerce, healthcare and telecommunications. She has long focused on the development of digital skills, innovation and support for start-ups; she also provides active mentoring to empower women in their professional and management careers. She has received numerous awards and was recognised by Forbes as one of the 20 most influential women in Fintech in the CR and one of the TOP CEOs in 2023. In the Manager of the Year 2022 competition, she won in the Foreign Manager category.