top of page

📣 nominated leader

ILONA VANICEK

From dreaming of flight in Poland to leading tech in Austria.

facebook-icon.png
linkedin-icon.png
twitter-icon.png

Head of Marketing Austria and Central Eastern Europe

SAP Österreich GmbH

Austria 🇦🇹

inspirational leader
Ilona Vanicek
Ilona Vanicek

ABOUT ILONA

As Head of Marketing and Co-Marketing Director, Ilona is responsible for the Austrian market and Central Eastern Europe at SAP. Her leadership is marked by a strong belief in collaboration, digital transformation, and technology adoption. From overcoming language barriers to leading high-performing teams, her journey is a testament to resilience and innovative leadership.

image.png
MISTAKES ARE WELCOME AND LEARNED FROM.

Ilona Vanicek

ILONA IN A NUTSHELL

Head of Marketing Austria and Central Eastern Europe

SAP Österreich GmbH

area of expertise

Information Technology Austria 🇦🇹

companies Ilona has worked for

leadership

ILONA AS A LEADER

Success involves resilience and the ability to innovate with my team, focusing on authenticity and thinking outside the box.

Leadership is not driving opinions.

Great Leaders are authentic mentors who work on shaping next gen of leaders.

The future of leadership is about agility and dynamic adoption to constant change.

When I think of a leader, I think of people who challenge the status quo and and inspire others to shape the future.

Ilona Vanicek
image.png
TEAM POWER IS INVALUABLE.

Ilona Vanicek

ILONA ON TEAMWORK

Leading in tech means embracing rapid change and new technologies. Ilona fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation at SAP, ensuring her team is at the forefront of digital transformation. This approach not only leads to high performance but also empowers her team to be leaders in the tech industry, continuously pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

ILONA ON LEADERSHIP EVOLUTION

Transforming past negative experiences into strengths has been crucial for Ilona. Her early challenges with integration and belonging have shaped her into a leader who values team dynamics and ensures everyone feels included. Her leadership is characterized by empathy, collaboration, and a commitment to developing collective strengths and capabilities.

Ilona Vanicek
Ilona Vanicek
Ilona Vanicek
image.png
TRANSFORMED PAST TO STRENGTH.

Ilona on becoming a better leader

INTERVIEW

EXPLORE OTHER LEADERS

women in leadership

Susanne Svejda

Head of Department for Operations of the Overall Transport Network

Wiener Linien

📍

Austria 🇦🇹

Wiener Linien
women in leadership

Zinzile Luthuli

Business Founder and Director

Z Koncepts

📍

South Africa 🇿🇦

Z Koncepts
women in leadership

Jumana Al Darwish

Serial Entrepreneur & Web3 Investor

The Happy Box, The Happy Studio, Made For You Global, HerTech.io

📍

Jordan 🇯🇴

The Happy Box, The Happy Studio, Made For You Global, HerTech.io
bottom of page