Rene Kubu
About Rene Kubu
Rene Kubu serves as the SVP of Global Solutions & Services at Emplifi, where he leads a globally distributed team focused on digital customer experience innovations. He has held various leadership roles in companies such as Microsoft, Socialbakers, and Avery Dennison, contributing significantly to business development and customer success.
Current Role at Emplifi
Rene Kubu serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Solutions & Services at Emplifi since 2023. In this role, he oversees a globally distributed team that includes Evangelists, Solutions Consultants, and Professional Services. His focus is on facilitating digital customer experience innovations across various continents, ensuring that Emplifi remains at the forefront of social commerce technology.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Rene Kubu worked at Microsoft from 2016 to 2019, initially as the Business Strategy Lead for Microsoft CZ for one year. He then transitioned to the role of Public Sector Lead for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, where he contributed for two years. His tenure at Microsoft provided him with valuable insights into business strategy and public sector engagement.
Career at Socialbakers
At Socialbakers, Rene Kubu held the position of Vice President of Global Sales Practice from 2019 to 2020, and later served as VP Global Sales Practice & Customer Success & CEE from 2020 to 2021. His work focused on enhancing customer success and driving sales strategies within the organization during his time there.
Experience at Avery Dennison
Rene Kubu's career at Avery Dennison spanned from 2005 to 2016, where he held multiple roles. He started as a Distribution Center Manager for 11 months, then progressed to Key Account Manager for four years, and ultimately served as Sales Director for East Europe & Russia for six years. His experience at Avery Dennison contributed to his expertise in sales and account management.
Education and Academic Background
Rene Kubu studied at the Faculty of Economics and Management at CZU Prague, where he earned a degree in Economics and Management, achieving the title of Inženýr (Ing.) from 1994 to 1999. He also attended Gymnasium Jana Palacha, which laid the foundation for his academic and professional journey.