LEADERSHIP · STRATEGY · BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION
David Pollak
I connect people, business, data and technology.
I turn complex challenges into clear strategies, actionable solutions and opportunities for growth. My work combines business insight, extensive leadership experience and curiosity about new technologies.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
ABOUT ME
I thrive where things are not yet fully defined.
My career has never been confined to a single field. I have worked across marketing, business development, product management, digital innovation, technology, business intelligence and information security. The common thread across all these roles remains the same: leading people, connecting different perspectives and turning ideas into results.
I like to understand the bigger picture, but I do not stop at strategy. I focus on how to put it into practice, set the right priorities and enable people to take ownership and contribute their best expertise.
I believe in clear goals, open communication and decisions based on a combination of experience, data and sound judgement.
Technology for its own sake does not interest me. What matters is what we can change, improve or do differently with it.
CAPABILITIES
I bring experience from different worlds together.
My strength is not narrow specialisation. It is the ability to understand different areas, connect people with diverse expertise and create a clear direction from complexity.
01 · LEADERSHIP
People and teams
I set clear expectations and goals while giving people enough space to take ownership. I value collaboration, individual development and an environment where diverse expertise becomes a strength for the whole team.
02 · STRATEGY
From direction to delivery
To me, strategy is not a document. It is the ability to understand the situation, identify opportunities, set priorities and choose a path that can actually be delivered.
03 · BUSINESS
Growth and development
My experience in business development, marketing, sales and product development enables me to view business challenges from different angles and connect the needs of the market, customers and the organisation.
04 · TRANSFORMATION
Purposeful change
Digitalisation, automation and reorganisation only make sense when they deliver better results. I therefore seek a balance between technology, processes and people when leading change.
05 · DATA
From information to decisions
Data only creates value when it supports better decisions. I use my experience in business intelligence, KPIs and data governance primarily as a tool for understanding the business.
06 · CONNECTING
People · business · technology
I work comfortably across different worlds. I understand both the language of business and the possibilities of technology, and I can create common ground for decisions and delivery.
HOW I WORK
Think broadly. Choose a direction. Deliver.
My top five Gallup CliftonStrengths themes are Achiever, Learner, Strategic, Individualization and Arranger. What matters is not their names, but how they show up in my work.
I deliver
I value progress and completed work. I turn ambitious goals into concrete steps and maintain a strong focus on results.
I learn
Curiosity is a major part of how I work. New fields, technologies and ideas help me view problems from different perspectives.
I think strategically
In complex situations, I explore different paths to the goal. I seek to understand the consequences of decisions and choose the direction that makes the most sense.
I see the individual
Everyone thinks and works differently. When leading teams, I seek to understand those differences and turn them into an advantage.
I organise
When circumstances change, I can reset priorities, connect people and find a more effective way to deliver.
Gallup CliftonStrengths
FROM WORDS TO RESULTS
Strategy matters when it shows in execution.
A few tangible examples from the recent stage of my career.
10
members in an international team
As Head of Business Intelligence, I led an international team of analysts and testers.
40 %
shorter reporting time
By introducing BI tools and automated dashboards, we shortened reporting time and enabled faster decision-making.
99,9 %
data accuracy
The data governance standards we established ensured high data accuracy and consistent reporting.
At different stages of my career, I have taken responsibility for business development, product strategy, marketing, digitalisation, data, information security and team leadership.
I consider the ability to move between different disciplines one of my most valuable strengths.
EXPERIENCE
One career. Multiple perspectives.
I do not see a career simply as a sequence of roles. Every new responsibility has given me a different perspective on business, people and technology.
2026 → present
Head of Marketing
Mobik
Since April 2026, I have led the marketing function. The role continues my journey across business, strategy and market understanding, while marking a return to a field I worked in earlier in my career.
2025 → 2026
Head of Business Intelligence
Mobik
I led a 10-member international team of analysts and testers and shaped the business intelligence strategy. I helped define KPIs and performance measures and introduced modern analytics solutions and data governance standards. This period gave me an even deeper understanding of the role of data in strategic and operational decision-making.
2020 → present
Director of Data and Information Security / CISO
Mobik
I am responsible for data and information security and for creating an environment where security, trust and business objectives are aligned.
2018 → 2025
Head of Business Development | EMEA
Mobik
I led sales development, product strategy and business digitalisation, managed a partner network and represented the company at international conferences. This period connected my perspectives on markets, products, partnerships and technology.
2017 → 2018
Head of Business Development and Mergers
Virtua IT & BlackBlox
I contributed to activities related to a potential company merger, the development of joint strategies for domestic and international markets, and ICT tenders.
Before 2017
Marketing · products · digital innovation · technology
Earlier in my career, I held leadership and specialist roles in digital innovation, M2M/IoT, product management, marketing and segment management at A1 Slovenija, A1 Digital, Si.mobil and DFG Consulting. Working across these areas enabled me to view the same problem from business, customer and technology perspectives.
BREADTH
I do not believe too strongly in labels.
Across different roles, I have developed expertise in fields that are increasingly interconnected.
Leadership
Team leadership
People development
Mentoring
Organisation
Change management
Strategy and business
Business strategy
Business development
Marketing
Sales
Product strategy
Market understanding
Data and decision-making
Business intelligence
KPIs and measurement systems
Analytics
Data governance
Transformation
Digitalisation
Automation
Process optimisation
Digital innovation
Technology and risk
Information security
Data security
ICT
M2M / IoT
Communication
International business environment
Partnerships
Public speaking
Connecting disciplines
EDUCATION
Learning does not end with a degree.
Master of Business Management
International Business Management
DOBA Faculty of Applied Business and Social Studies
2014–2017
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Business Administration and Management
DOBA Faculty of Applied Business and Social Studies
2009–2012
Metallurgy and Materials
University of Ljubljana
1991–1997
Completed coursework; degree not completed.
My formal education gave me a broad foundation, from engineering to business and management. Even more importantly, I believe in maintaining curiosity and a willingness to learn throughout my career.
BEYOND WORK
I like to understand how things work. Even more, I enjoy finding ways they could work better.
My curiosity does not end when the working day does.
I am interested in technology, digital products and the possibilities that emerge when a good idea is matched with practical delivery. I enjoy exploring, testing new tools and taking on projects that require me to learn something entirely new.
I also believe that breadth comes from experiences beyond our professional environment. Travel, new places, different people and fresh perspectives often reveal ideas we might otherwise miss.
Curiosity has guided me across very different fields throughout my career. Today, I see it as one of my greatest strengths.
LET'S CONNECT
Good things often begin with a conversation.
I enjoy meeting people, discovering different perspectives and taking on new challenges.
If you are interested in collaboration, exchanging experience or a conversation about leadership, strategy, business or transformation, let's connect.
David Pollak
Ljubljana, Slovenia