Michael Klein

Business Director Retail

Prague Metropolitan Area

About

Commercial leader with 20+ years of experience in financial services, fintech and payment solutions. I specialize in building and leading commercial organizations, driving growth strategies and developing strategic partnerships within the banking sector. Throughout my career, I have operated at both executive and board level – including co-founding and scaling a fintech company and driving its expansion across the Czech Republic and Slovakia. My focus is on connecting business, product and delivery to turn opportunities into real business outcomes. Core strengths: • Commercial strategy & growth • Leadership and team development • Fintech & payment solutions • Strategic partnerships (banking) • Business development & market expansion

Experience

  • Monet+ (5 yrs 5 mos)
    • Business Director Retail
      Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Accountable for commercial strategy and growth within payment solutions. Leading sales organization focused on partnerships with banks, acquirers, payment facilitators and key industry clients. Driving development of strategic relationships, including collaboration with KBC Group at international level. Aligning sales, product and delivery to turn business opportunities into executable solutions and sustainable growth. Operating at the intersection of fintech, banking and transaction services.

    • Head of Large Account Sales
      Feb 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Lead commercial activities for key accounts within electronic payments, primarily in the banking sector. Manage strategic relationships with single-tenant clients and drive expansion of existing partnerships. Contribute to commercial strategy and development of new business opportunities. Work closely with product and delivery teams to ensure successful execution of client solutions.

  • Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors at CES ePlatby Slovakia, a.s.
    Jul 2018 - Nov 2022 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    Lead company growth and development activities on the Slovak market. Oversee strategic relationships with banks and technology partners. Participate in board-level governance and contribute to company growth and market expansion.

  • Co-founder & CEO at CES ePlatby a.s.
    May 2016 - Dec 2020 · 4 yrs 8 mos

    Co-found the company and lead its market entry within fintech and payment solutions. Define company strategy, business model and drive overall growth from inception. Identify and develop business opportunities in digital services and payments. Oversee key development areas, including payment instruments, transaction systems and terminal networks. Build and manage strategic partnerships with banks, acquirers and terminal network operators. Lead company expansion into the Slovak market. Manage cross-functional teams and coordinate execution of key business initiatives.

  • Senior Project Manager, Head of PMO at SodexoPass Česká republika a.s.
    Oct 2012 - Apr 2016 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Lead the Project Management Office (PMO), including governance, processes and delivery standards. Lead key business initiatives, including the digitization of meal vouchers. Drive coordination between business, IT and external partners to ensure successful project delivery.

  • ING životní pojišťovna (Full-time · 8 yrs)
    • Project Officer
      Oct 2007 - Sep 2012 · 5 yrs

      Contribute to business development activities across the organization. Manage business projects and programs across the Czech and Slovak markets. Coordinate cross-functional delivery to support commercial objectives.

    • Sales Support Team Leader
      Oct 2004 - Sep 2007 · 3 yrs

      Lead the sales support team for internal sales force in the Czech Republic. Manage third-party product sales and related commercial activities. Design and implement incentive schemes for sales teams.