Hana Gregus
New York,NY
Summary
A results-driven business development and retained executive search professional with over 20 years of experience across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Middle East and Africa (MEA), and North America (NA). Over the last 7+ years, focused on the recruitment of senior-level positions (Partners, Industry Leaders, Principals) for top-tier retained executive search firms and corporate talent acquisition functions in the U.S. and Canada. Known for “headhunting headhunters” and specializing in recruiting senior leadership roles, market mapping, and talent acquisition for global organizations. Adept at managing and training high-performing teams, with a strong focus on creating and executing strategic acquisition and marketing initiatives to support international business expansion.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
JGA Partners LLC
01.2018 - Current
- Overview: JGA Partners provides best-in-class global search and services for the top-tier retained executive search industry and corporate talent acquisition function.
- Lead the best-in-class recruitment efforts for top-tier retained executive search firms and corporate talent acquisition teams, specializing in senior leadership roles such as Partners, Managing Directors, Senior Partners, and Heads of Practice Groups in all industry verticals across the U.S and Canada
- Essentially “headhunting headhunters”
- Conduct market mapping, direct search, candidate assessments, and salary negotiations to secure top-tier talent for clients
- Successfully placed retained search as well as leadership assessment executives in global retained executive search companies including and internal talent acquisition teams
- Facilitated several acquisitions of small to mid size retained search firms by leading global retained executive search companies
Consultant
Pedersen & Partners
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Overview: Pedersen & Partners is a leading global Executive Search & Leadership Consulting firm that operates 56 wholly owned offices in 50 countries.
- Recruited senior-level positions for international and local clients across all industries in Slovakia and the Czech Republic
- Engaged in market mapping, direct search, candidate assessment, evaluation, and salary & contract negotiations
Business Development Manager (CEE, ME, SEA Regions)
Pedersen & Partners
03.2011 - 12.2014
- Overview: Pedersen & Partners is a leading global Executive Search & Leadership Consulting firm that operates 56 wholly owned offices in 50 countries.
- Worked directly with the COO to establish the Business Development Centre (BDC), supporting 52 global offices
- Hired, trained and led a team of 13 BD Executives to generate leads and set up BD meetings with key decision-makers globally (GMs/CEOs, HR Directors)
- Apart from leading team, in charge of scheduling BD meetings for Partners with key decision makers in CEE, ME, SEA and US regions
- The BD team conducted 22,000+ business development calls and 33,000+ emails, scheduling over 5,800 global meetings
- Played a key role in creating the Business Development Manual and training consultants in business development techniques
Business Development & Marketing Manager (Slovakia, Czech Republic)
Ipsos
02.2009 - 02.2011
- Overview: Ipsos Group S.A. is a multinational market research and consulting firm.
- Led sales, marketing, PR, and client acquisition activities for Ipsos in Slovakia and the Czech Republic
- Managed key accounts, organized promotional events, and drove brand growth
- Reported to the Business Development Director for CEE & ME, based in Dubai, UAE
Business Development Manager (Slovakia/UK)
Flight 2 Beauty, Ltd.
07.2006 - 01.2009
- Company overview: Flight 2 Beauty Ltd. was a UK based family business focused on beauty travel.
- Directed all operational and business development efforts in Slovakia, including marketing, POS management, customer care, promotions, and event management
- Organized company participation in trade shows to attract new clients
Business Development Manager (Slovakia)
Sodexo
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Company Overview: Sodexo is a global food services and facilities management company
- Managed business development and key client relationships in Slovakia
- Achieved 123% of sales target and acquired 31 new key clients
New Business Manager (Slovakia)
Euro RSCG New Europe
06.2004 - 06.2005
- Company Overview: Euro RSCG Worldwide S.A., now known as Havas Creative, is a leading global advertising agency.
- Led a team of 5 in managing tenders, client acquisition, and ATL/BTL sales services
- Oversaw PR, media coverage, and brand awareness efforts for the agency
Key Account/Sales Manager (Slovakia)
Iron Mountain
06.2002 - 06.2004
- Company Overview: Iron Mountain is a global information management company
- Managed client accounts and business development activities in the Slovak market
- Conducted 1,344 cold calls and 622 sales meetings, increasing market presence
Education
MBA - General Management
City University of Seattle
12.2005
BS - Business Administration
City University of Seattle
03.2002
Skills
- Executive Search & Recruitment
- Business Development & Strategy
- Leadership & Team Management
- Market Mapping & Talent Acquisition
- Client Relationship Management
- Sales Training & Coaching
- International Business Expansion
- Negotiation & Closing Deals
- Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
Hobbies and Interests
- Singing Jazz Music
- Traveling (Lived 6 years in Mongolia)
Languages
Slovak
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Czech
Full Professional
Russian
Limited Working
Timeline
Principal
JGA Partners LLC
01.2018 - Current
Consultant
Pedersen & Partners
01.2015 - 07.2016
Business Development Manager (CEE, ME, SEA Regions)
Pedersen & Partners
03.2011 - 12.2014
Business Development & Marketing Manager (Slovakia, Czech Republic)
Ipsos
02.2009 - 02.2011
Business Development Manager (Slovakia/UK)
Flight 2 Beauty, Ltd.
07.2006 - 01.2009
Business Development Manager (Slovakia)
Sodexo
06.2005 - 06.2006
New Business Manager (Slovakia)
Euro RSCG New Europe
06.2004 - 06.2005
Key Account/Sales Manager (Slovakia)
Iron Mountain
06.2002 - 06.2004
BS - Business Administration
City University of Seattle
MBA - General Management
City University of Seattle
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