Martin Pegner, MBA

 

Senior Business Consultant | Interim Manager

A creative, business-savvy professional with 20+ years of experience in strategic planning, data automation, crisis management, and management consulting – with a modern twist on AI-driven solutions.

About Me

I am a seasoned business consultant with over 20 years of progressive experience across various industries. I merge creative vision with strong analytical skills to drive business transformations and implement AI-driven solutions. Passionate about innovative projects, I also enjoy traveling, photography, and sharing my insights through workshops and presentations.

Key Competencies

Strategic Planning

Cost Analysis & Controlling

Marketing & Corporate Communication

Change & Crisis Management

Project Management

Big Data & AI Solutions

IT & Digital Transformation

Team Leadership

Professional Experience

Regenia Real Estate, s.r.o.

COO & Project Manager | 2010–2015

Organized a real estate brokerage operating on a global scale. Supported specialists and managed projects exceeding €2,000,000. Built the organizational structure and provided both strategic and operational management for a company built from the ground up.

Advanced Genetics, s.r.o.

Founder, Partner, CEO | 2005–2025

Founded and launched a biotech company by creating trustworthy products and modern biotech services. Responsible for strategic and operational management, international product development, and marketing. Key IT projects include an intranet for UZSVM (2,000 users) and a custom economic information system for a vast network of financial consultants.

Interier Říčany a.s.

Assistant to the CEO for Restructuring, IT Manager, Controller | 2002–2005

Key member of one of Goldman Sachs group's most successful revitalization programs in the Czech Republic. Contributed to transforming a mid-sized Czech furniture company (≈300 employees) into a top European manufacturer with cost-controlled production and marketing-driven sales. Implemented strategic restructuring measures and a new information system for efficiency and cost controlling.

Bauer Consulting, s.r.o.

Senior Consultant | 2000–2002

Provided expert advice on trade, procurement, corporate strategy, and internal communication for one of the leading Czech consulting groups. Participated in projects for companies such as Daewoo Avia, Granitol Moravský Beroun, Beznoska, Benar, and UNIPLET Třebíč.

Koncept MEDIA, s.r.o.

Partner, Managing Director, Project Manager | 1997–2000

Co-founded an internet content provider that became one of the top 5 Czech dot.com companies. Managed well-known brands such as Seznamka.CZ, Rande.CZ, and Bazar.CZ. Oversaw database and intranet software projects across Europe (Estonia, Sweden, Czech Republic) before the company was sold to a major telecom operator.

ELSO, s.r.o.

Technical Manager, Project Leader, CIO | 1997–1998

Implemented network solutions based on TCP/IP and intranet systems. Managed the network for the expanding company VIKAM, a.s.

Video On-Line, a.s.

Consultant, Start-Up Specialist | 1996–1997

Launched the first Czech commercial internet provider (service VOLNÝ) for an Italian owner. Handled all organizational and marketing tasks associated with the company’s launch, gaining early experience in project management, online marketing, and web design.

Bauer Consulting, s.r.o.

Product Manager, Junior Consultant | 1995–1996

Acted as a product sales manager responsible for developing sales strategies. Led the analysis of the merger impacts between TATRA and LIAZ for Škoda Plzeň, acquiring valuable experience in CRM and managing external sales teams.

Education & Professional Training

University of Northern Virginia

MBA – Master of Business Administration | 2007–2009

Focus: General Management

University of New York in Prague

BBA – Bachelor of Business Administration | 2006–2007

Focus: Economics, Project & Business Management

Bauer Consulting Seminars

Professional Certificates | 2000–2002

Topics: Marketing, Sales Controlling, Cost Analysis, Benchmarking, Knowledge Management, KAIZEN, Balanced Scorecard, CRM, Process Management, and Change Management.

Vysoká Škola Ekonomická (VŠE)

Studies (Incomplete) | 1994–1999

Focus: Micro & Macro Economics, Public Finance, Controlling, Corporate Finance, Marketing

Gymnázium Zlín

High School Diploma | 1989–1994

Focus: Mathematics, Economics, IT

Languages

Projects

AXA Assistance - DWH

Jul 2024 - Present

Lead management reporting project for integrating a new CMS into the DWH for Central Europe. Implemented MS Azure Analytics OLAP cube with Power BI as the reporting layer, along with Data Lake, Azure Blobs, and Databricks.

Skills: Microsoft Azure, Azure Databricks, DWH Architecture, Business Analytics

INEKON GROUP - Lagardere

Apr 2024 - Jun 2024

Conducted analysis and designed a solution to transition the DWH architecture to the Azure Cloud.

Skills: Data Warehousing, Microsoft Azure, Data Analytics

BNP – CARDIF

Mar 2022 - Mar 2024

Associated with UD4D, s.r.o. – Implemented and rolled out a new DWH across the CEE region using the WhereScape DWH automation platform and TOGAF lead methodology. Collaborated with stakeholders across departments, guided local rollout teams, and provided documentation and training for a seamless transition.

Skills: Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, ETL, Data Analytics, Team Problem Solving, Microsoft SQL Server, Data Engineering, Team Leadership, Wherescape, Microsoft Power BI

Stora Enso

Mar 2021 - Mar 2022

Associated with UD4D, s.r.o. – Designed and implemented a new DWH using the WhereScape DWH automation platform and Data Vault 2.0 methodology on Snowflake.

Skills: Data Analysis, Snowflake, ETL, Data Analytics, Team Problem Solving, Data Engineering, SQL, Wherescape, Data Vault 2.0, DWH Architecture

Philip Morris International

Mar 2020 - Mar 2021

Associated with UD4D, s.r.o. – Implemented a new global DWH using the WhereScape DWH automation platform and Data Vault 2.0 methodology on Snowflake.

Skills: Data Analysis, Snowflake, ETL, Data Analytics, Team Problem Solving, Microsoft SQL Server, Data Engineering, Wherescape

Tele2 Talin, Estonia

1999

Managed IT system implementation for the first commercial DSL provider, establishing the groundwork for telecommunication services.

Skills: IT Implementation, Project Management, Telecommunications

e-magine Stockholm

1999

Developed a large-scale IT workflow system for event management, enhancing operational efficiency for the event agency.

Skills: IT Workflow Design, Project Management, Event Solutions

Nadace VIA, Prague

2000

Created a comprehensive management system for annual NGO market analysis, integrating various data sources to streamline operations.

Skills: Data Integration, System Design, NGO Management

Contact

Martin Pegner, MBA

Address: Politických vězňů 911/8, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic

Phone: +420-603-466620

Email: martin@pegner.com

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