Michal Šmíd, Amazon

After earning an engineering degree at the Czech Technical University in the field of materials engineering, he studied in Sweden. Prior to joining Amazon, he gained twelve years of experience in management positions in technology-oriented companies (especially automotive). During his more than five years of working in Amazon, he took over several managerial positions, and at the same time participated in the launch of the distribution center in Dobrovíz. At Amazon, he is in charge of the complete management of Amazon in the Czech Republic. He focuses on strategic and financial planning, project management, mentoring and motivation of the local team.