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Ivan Štefanec, MBA, PhD. was born on 30th September, 1961 in Považská
Bystrica. During his 20 years professional career he worked as research
worker and project manager at Považské strojárne, Považská Bystrica and
also as Branch Manager of Ernst & Young. Since 1994 his career is
connected with Coca-Cola. He started as Chief Financial Officer and Deputy
General Manager and he was running company Coca-Cola Beverages Slovakia
as General Manager for 5 years. His current responsibility is to prepare
business for EU Enlargement in all accession countries. Mr. Štefanec is
President of Business Alliance of Slovakia since foundation of this organization
in 2001. He is winner of Dale Carnegie Leadership Award 2003 for leadership
excellence in corporate human development and community improvement. He
was considered for the position of European Commissioner based on the
official nomination by Slovak Democratic and Christian Union.
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