Michal Koutny
About Michal Koutny
Michal Koutny is the Finance Lead for the BMS Intercontinental Region at Bristol-Myers Squibb, based in New Jersey, United States. He has over 15 years of experience in financial management across multiple regions, including Europe, EMEA, and the Intercontinental region.
Current Title and Position
Michal Koutny is the Finance Lead for the Intercontinental Region at Bristol-Myers Squibb. Based in New Jersey, United States, he holds a critical position managing financial operations across a diverse range of global markets. His role includes overseeing budgeting and planning, ensuring financial efficiency, and supporting strategic business decisions within the company.
Previous Roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Michal Koutny has held several significant roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb over the past 15 years. He served as Finance Director in Greece from 2012 to 2014, where he managed financial strategies for the region. From 2010 to 2012, he was the Associate Finance Director for Europe in Oncology, Immunoscience, and Neuroscience. Prior to that, he was the Financial Analyses Manager for the EMEA region from 2008 to 2010 and for the Czech Republic and Slovakia from 2005 to 2007. His career at Bristol-Myers Squibb reflects a steady progression through key financial management positions.
Experience at Unilever
Before joining Bristol-Myers Squibb, Michal Koutny worked at Unilever as a Management Accountant Assistant from 2003 to 2005. Based in London, Greater London, United Kingdom, he gained early experience in financial analysis and accounting. This role helped him develop foundational skills in finance that he would later expand upon in the pharmaceutical industry.
Educational Background
Michal Koutny studied at the Technical University of Ostrava, where he achieved a Master’s degree. His academic tenure spanned from 1997 to 2002. The comprehensive program equipped him with a robust understanding of financial management, which has been instrumental in his professional success.
Expertise and Skills
Michal Koutny has extensive experience in financial management across multiple regions, including Europe, EMEA, and the Intercontinental region. His expertise includes supply chain management, pricing strategies, project management within the financial sector, and proficient knowledge in budgeting and planning at both local and regional levels. Over the years, he has developed a deep understanding of the complexities involved in managing finances for a multinational corporation.