Olivia Strapeková

As Managing Director, Olivia manages GLOBSEC's operations and provides strategic direction to ensure that the organization achieves its mission and objectives. She also manages GLOBSEC’s communications department. 

Olivia previously worked in private equity and investment banking, where she was mainly responsible for developing investor relations competencies and bond issues. She also actively participated in various M&A activities while working for KPMG Slovakia.

Olivia holds a PhD in Media Studies from Comenius University, Bratislava. She also obtained an MA degree in International Business from Webster University, Regent’s College London UK, and an MA in English Literature and Journalism from Comenius University in Bratislava. She currently also teaches Business Journalism at Comenius University in Bratislava.