After a decade-long tenure at Oanda TMS Brokers, Jakub Zagórski has announced his return to the automotive sector. In a post shared on LinkedIn, Zagórski expressed his pleasure in joining Flex to Go Group, a Rent a Car company.
Transition from Finance to Automotive Industry
He wrote on the post: “I also thank all the Colleagues with whom I had a pleasure to work over the last few years in Oanda TMS Brokers, headed succesfully by Marcin Niewiadomski. Thank you All for all these years and for a huge knowledge I could acquire, ranging from Finance, through Legal, Compliance , Trading, Payment Services up to advanced IT solutions.”
Prior to his role at Oanda TMS Brokers, Zagórski held significant positions in esteemed organizations within the automotive and financial sectors. Notably, he served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Dom Maklerski TMS Brokers S.A., where he was a key member of the Board for nearly a decade.
During his tenure, the company underwent a successful sale process to a strategic investor, marking a significant milestone for the private equity-backed firm.
Before his time at TMS Brokers, Zagórski contributed to Volvo Auto Polska, where he served as the CFO for a substantial period. His achievements during this time included spearheading various cost-saving initiatives, enhancing revenue streams, and orchestrating the establishment and growth of Volvo Car Financial Services Department.
Additionally, Zagórski played a pivotal role in implementing financial systems such as Hyperion and SAP SRM, showcasing his proficiency in financial management and technological integration.
Zagórski's professional journey also includes roles such as Finance Manager and Dealer Business Manager, where he demonstrated his adeptness in financial analysis and strategic planning within the automotive industry.
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