Jan Rocek
About Jan Rocek
Jan Rocek is the Finance Manager Customer Business Development Europe at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in finance leadership roles at both Procter & Gamble and Gillette.
Title and Current Role
Jan Rocek currently serves as the Finance Manager for Customer Business Development Europe at Procter & Gamble. He has held this position since 2014, operating primarily from the Geneva Area, Switzerland. In this role, he manages financial operations and collaborates with various teams to drive business development across Europe.
Career History at Procter & Gamble
Jan Rocek has had an extensive career at Procter & Gamble, holding various finance management roles. From 2010 to 2014, he served as the Finance Manager for Customer Business Development - WE in Geneva. He was also the Finance Manager for Oral Care from 2008 to 2011 and managed Skin Care & Personal Care finances from 2006 to 2008. Throughout these roles, he has shown expertise in managing financial strategies and driving business growth.
Career History at Gillette
Before his tenure at Procter & Gamble, Jan Rocek worked in various finance management roles at Gillette. He was the Finance Manager for Reporting & Special Projects Western Europe from 2001 to 2005, based in the UK and Geneva. He also held positions as Financial Planning & Reporting Manager for Central Europe East, Finance Manager for Romania, and Financial Planning & Reporting Manager for Gillette South Africa & Export Markets. His career at Gillette started in 1994 as a Financial Analyst for Gillette Czech & Slovakia.
Educational Background
Jan Rocek studied at the Prague University of Economics and Business, where he earned his degree in Economics with a focus on International Trade. He attended the university from 1986 to 1991. His academic background provided a strong foundation for his career in finance and business management.
Key Skills and Expertise
Throughout his career, Jan Rocek has played a pivotal role in defining and implementing key business strategies at both Procter & Gamble and Gillette. He specializes in complex corporate reorganizations and integrations, demonstrating a consistent track record in building organizational growth, increasing sales and profit, and providing inspirational leadership. He is known for his strong, pragmatic decision-making and high task, high relationship leadership style.
Early Career
Jan Rocek began his professional journey at CSOB as an Accountant from 1992 to 1994 in Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic. This early role set the foundation for his subsequent finance-oriented positions at Gillette and Procter & Gamble.