Mariola Gancarz
About Mariola Gancarz
Mariola Gancarz is a Senior Product Manager at AirHelp with extensive experience in product management across various companies in Europe. She advocates for inclusivity in the digital world and mentors women in the IT industry while incorporating continuous improvement principles into her work.
Work at AirHelp
Mariola Gancarz has been employed at AirHelp as a Senior Product Manager since 2018. She works in the Kraków Area, Poland, where she oversees product management responsibilities. Her role involves leading product development initiatives and ensuring alignment with company goals.
Education and Expertise
Mariola Gancarz holds a Master's degree in General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations from AGH University of Science and Technology, which she completed from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, she earned a Certificate in Marketing from the University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School in 2014. Currently, she is pursuing a Master's degree in Social Media Management at Wyższa Szkoła Ekonomii i Informatyki w Krakowie since 2019.
Background
Mariola Gancarz began her career at Lufthansa, where she worked as an Accountant in the Audit Department from 2005 to 2006 and later in the Finance Department from 2006 to 2008. She transitioned to the IT sector, holding various product management roles at companies such as Amadeus, Matchbyte Consultants, Travelport, and TalkTalk, before joining AirHelp.
Achievements
Mariola Gancarz was awarded Employee of the Year, recognizing her ability to address challenges within the IT sector. She has also served as President of Polish Your Polish Toastmasters from 2016 to 2017, where she contributed to public speaking and leadership development. Additionally, she mentors women in the IT industry through Dare IT, focusing on career growth.
Advocacy and Personal Interests
Mariola Gancarz advocates for an inclusive digital world by sharing her professional experiences and mentoring others. She incorporates the Kaizen philosophy of continuous improvement into her life. In her spare time, she enjoys mountain climbing, drawing parallels between the challenges of climbing and those encountered in life.