Erik Devetak
About Erik Devetak
Erik Devetak serves as the Chief Technology and Data Officer at Xeneta, a position he has held since 2024. He has extensive experience in product management and technology, having worked in various roles at Xeneta and previously at companies like HP Autonomy and Goldman Sachs.
Current Role at Xeneta
Erik Devetak serves as the Chief Technology and Data Officer at Xeneta since 2024. In this role, he oversees the technological and data strategies of the company, ensuring alignment with its business objectives. He has previously held multiple positions at Xeneta, including Chief Product and Data Officer since 2020, and Chief Product Officer from 2018 to 2020. His extensive experience in product management and technology leadership contributes to the company's growth and innovation.
Previous Experience at Xeneta
Erik Devetak has a significant history with Xeneta, having worked in various roles since 2016. He began as a Product Manager, then progressed to Chief Product Officer from 2018 to 2020, and later became Chief Product and Data Officer. His tenure at Xeneta has spanned several years, allowing him to influence product development and data strategy significantly.
Professional Background
Before joining Xeneta, Erik Devetak worked at HP Autonomy as a Senior Presales Consultant from 2012 to 2015. He also held the position of Product Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise from 2015 to 2016. His early career included roles at Goldman Sachs, where he served as a Summer Intern in the Equities Division and later as a Financial Analyst in the Equity Strategy Group.
Education and Academic Achievements
Erik Devetak holds a Master's degree in Physics from Imperial College London, which he completed from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education at the University of Oxford, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Elementary Particle Physics from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he studied at UWCAD from 1998 to 2000.
Research Experience
Erik Devetak served as a Post-Doc Researcher at CERN while at Stony Brook University from 2009 to 2012. This role involved advanced research in particle physics, contributing to his deep understanding of complex scientific concepts and methodologies.