Michal
Žampach
Technology leadership for digital transformation, secure AI adoption and resilient operations
I help regulated, multi-country organisations modernise enterprise IT, adopt AI safely at scale, and build teams that deliver reliably — turning strategy into measurable outcomes.
What I do.
Technology executive specialised in enterprise IT transformation, secure AI adoption and resilient digital operations. I work in regulated, multi-country environments — helping organisations modernise their IT function, adopt AI safely at scale, and deliver technology that genuinely serves the business.
With 30 years in technology — 26 at Deutsche Telekom and three at Allwyn Group — I have led IT organisations, programmes and platforms across 10+ EU countries. My work spans operating model design, cloud and data platforms, ERP and HRIS delivery, cybersecurity governance and AI adoption at scale.
Build teams, not just systems
Scales multinational teams through coaching, empowerment and clear expectations.
Clarity drives delivery
Clarifies accountabilities, KPIs and processes to reduce complexity and accelerate execution.
Technology as a growth enabler
Partners with executive leadership to align technology decisions with strategic priorities. Agile product development is the preferred approach.
Transparent transformation
Leads change through honest communication and predictable execution that keeps people motivated.
Five capabilities that drive outcomes.
Enterprise Digital Transformation & Platforms
Turning fragmented HR, finance, ERP, data and reporting platforms into governed business capabilities with clear ownership and digitalised processes.
People Leadership & Operating Model
Building multi-country IT organisations with clear roles, accountabilities, governance and leadership expectations, combining central direction with local ownership.
Secure AI Adoption & Data Governance
Moving AI from individual experimentation into safe enterprise use with governance, enablement, data discipline and adoption tracking.
Predictable Delivery & Vendor Control
Creating PMO discipline, roadmap transparency, ownership, vendor control and predictable delivery structures.
Resilient Operations & Cybersecurity
Strengthening ITIL-based service management, cybersecurity operations, ISMS / ISO 27001-aligned governance, audit readiness and business continuity thinking.
Typical situations where I’m called in.
- 01
We need a Group IT function — and a CIO who can build it from scratch.
- 02
Our ERP and HRIS landscape is fragmented across countries and we need to standardise.
- 03
We are moving to cloud but our people aren’t ready and the risk isn’t managed.
- 04
AI tools are being adopted inconsistently — we need governance and real usage numbers.
- 05
We’ve had a security incident and need to rebuild cybersecurity from the ground up.
- 06
IT costs are opaque and vendor contracts weren’t negotiated to our advantage.
- 07
Our IT team is technically strong but not aligned to business priorities.
- 08
We are scaling into new markets and need IT to support that growth reliably.
- 09
Our ITSM and operations are reactive — we need SLA discipline and service excellence.
- 10
We have a new Board and they want a CIO who can present clearly and hold the room.
30 years of progressive leadership.
Allwyn Group
Prague (CZ · UK · CH)
Group IT Director — IT & Business Applications
- —Defined and implemented Group-wide IT and digitalisation strategy across three countries.
- —Led AI adoption programme on Microsoft stack — achieving 45% active enterprise usage.
- —Delivered SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, SuccessFactors and Concur across the Group.
- —Engineered central IaC-based cloud data platform for analytics and AI product teams.
- —Steered 10k+ employee programme: shared conferencing (Zoom) and intranet strategy.
- —Established cybersecurity operations and COBIT-based governance.
- —Scaled Group IT organisation to 40 people across three countries.
- —Negotiated 10–40% savings against initial vendor offers; delivered €500k annual savings.
Fortuna Entertainment Group
Prague
Group Technology Governance Manager
- —Directed Technology governance, IT operations and agile transformation (Scaled Agile)
- —Led ~20 specialists and external consultants across sportsbook, gaming and payments.
- —Improved customer complaint resolution time by 30%.
- —Defined Change Management SLA/SLO; managed ~€1M annual budget.
Deutsche Telekom / T-Mobile Czech Republic
Bonn · Bratislava · Prague
Multiple Leadership Roles
- —26 years of progressive leadership across Group headquarters and the local Czech mobile operator.
- —Managed various technology teams; operations, Enterprise architecture, agile development.
- —Built and scaled organisations from 7 to 60+ people across multiple EU markets.
- —Delivered cloud, ICT and shared services platforms serving 10 countries.
When the stakes were high, here’s what happened.
Build a Group Enterprise IT function and deliver digital platforms for business users across three countries.
Achievements
- —Established and grew IT function to ~40 FTE supporting enterprise platforms (ERP, HRIS, data platform, AI tooling, security, process tools).
- —Led AI adoption programme — achieving 45% active enterprise usage within the first 10 months.
- —Delivered SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud (2023), SuccessFactors (2025), and Concur (2026) across the Group.
- —Built AWS-based data platform with data governance and steered common EMEA architecture for data reporting.
- —Group-wide licence synergies: negotiation with tier 1 SaaS providers.
- —Drove process transformation tooling using the Atlassian stack.
My Role
- ·Defined and owned Group-wide IT and digitalisation strategy.
- ·Built the IT organisation from scratch — hiring, structuring, and leading across three countries.
- ·Accountable for vendor negotiations and licence management.
- ·Programme sponsor for all major platform deliveries.
Where business strategy meets technology.
Technology Leadership
Enterprise IT Delivery
AI & Data
Cybersecurity & Resilience
Operations & Service
Transformation & Change
Certifications & Training
Education
Executive MBA
University of St. Francis / VUT Brno
MSc (Dipl. Ing.) Telecommunications & Computer Science
Czech Technical University, Prague
The right fit for your situation.
- —CIO-level technology leadership / Group IT Director
- —CTO / VP Technology / VP IT
- —CDIO / Digital Transformation Leader
- —Enterprise Platforms / Business Applications Leader
- —Technology Transformation Programme Director
- —Interim or fractional technology leadership in regulated, audited or multi-country environments
Full-time executive role
Leading technology transformation, enterprise IT, secure AI adoption, resilient operations or Group IT operating model change.
Interim leadership
Stepping in during transition, M&A, leadership gap or a critical programme that needs experienced hands-on executive leadership.
Transformation advisory
Strategic input on digital transformation, AI adoption, enterprise platforms, cybersecurity governance or operating model design.
Board-level engagement
Technology governance advisory, CIO mentoring or board committee support where practical technology leadership experience is needed.
Leadership style and philosophy.
Direct and structured
Clear accountabilities, honest communication, no ambiguity about priorities or ownership. People know where they stand.
People-first scaling
Organisations grow sustainably through coaching and development. I invest in people before adding headcount.
Business-first technology
Every technology decision is measured against business outcomes. Technology serves the strategy, not the other way around.
Calm under pressure
Regulated environments with high stakes require steady leadership. I keep teams focused and decisive when it matters most.
20th IT Service Management Forum Conference
itSMF
IT Leadership Conference
Industry event
Project Management
Brno Technical University
Digital Volunteer
Česko.Digital
Let’s discuss complex technology transformation.
Open to new executive opportunities — CIO-level technology leadership, VP Technology or transformation leadership roles. Available for relocation across Europe.
michal.zampach@gmail.com
Phone
+420 603 400 399
Phone
+44 7441 476 447
Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Michal Žampach — Group IT Director · Technology & Transformation Executive · Prague
2026