Severin Podolak
About Severin Podolak
Severin Podolak serves as a Member of the Executive Committee and Head of Event Production at the World Economic Forum, where he oversees high-profile events. He has a strong background in event management, having previously held key positions at FIFA and Swiss Re.
Work at World Economic Forum
Severin Podolak has been serving as a Member of the Executive Committee and Head of Event Production at the World Economic Forum since 2021. In this role, he oversees the execution of high-profile events that require extensive coordination with global leaders and stakeholders. His responsibilities include managing the logistics and production aspects of complex events on a global stage.
Experience at FIFA
Severin Podolak has extensive experience at FIFA, where he held multiple roles from 2009 to 2017. He began as a Travel & Transport Expert for eight months before becoming Deputy Head of Travel & Transport for one year. He then progressed to Head of Delegation & Event Services and Head of Travel & Transport, serving in these positions for six years. His work involved managing event logistics and ensuring smooth operations during international events.
Career at Swiss Re
Podolak worked at Swiss Re from 2018 to 2021 as Vice President and Head of Event Management. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of corporate events, contributing to the company's strategic objectives through effective event management.
Educational Background
Severin Podolak has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts between 2007 and 2011. He furthered his education by obtaining an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) in General Management from The University of Applied Sciences HTW Chur in 2015. Additionally, he achieved a Master of Science in Business Psychology from Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences Switzerland from 2020 to 2022.
Early Career in Event Management
Before joining FIFA, Severin Podolak worked as an Incentive and Group Specialist at B.I.T - Brazilian Incentives & Tourism from 2003 to 2005. This role provided him with foundational experience in event management and group coordination, which he later built upon in his subsequent positions within FIFA and Swiss Re.