Jan Burian

CEO

Prague, Czechia21 yrs 6 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in digital transformation and industrial technology.
Authored influential reports connecting startups and analysts.
Led major consulting projects for top global manufacturers.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned expert in Industrial Technology and Management Consulting.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business StrategyManagementMarketing StrategyManagement ConsultingChange ManagementQuality Assurance

Other Skills

AutomotiveMarketingová strategieStrategické myšleníStrategyGlobální zdrojeSoftwarový průmyslObchodní managementManagement lidských zdrojůInterpersonální dovednostiTrvalé zlepšováníManagement provozu výrobyPerformance ManagementLean ManufacturingBusiness Process ImprovementTeam Management

About

My 2023 key articles: European Manufacturing 2023: Threats and Opportunities https://industrytoday.com/european-manufacturing-2023-threats-and-opportunities/ Expectations for the Industrial Metaverse - The Next Big Thing is Becoming a Big Thing https://www.manufacturingtomorrow.com/article/2022/12/expectations-for-the-industrial-metaverse-the-next-big-thing-is-becoming-a-big-thing/19873 Does ChatGPT Offer Real Value to the Supply Chain? https://www.iiot-world.com/industrial-iot/connected-industry/does-chatgpt-offer-real-value-to-the-supply-chain/ Dead Ends and Sleepless Nights: AI, ML Experts Share Hard-Won Learnings https://www.industryweek.com/technology-and-iiot/digital-tools/article/21261679/dead-ends-and-sleepless-nights-ai-ml-experts-share-hardwon-learnings How generative AI can drive supply chain transformation https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/does-chatgpt-offer-real-value-to-the-supply-chain-1/645257/

Experience

21 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Burian research

Burian Research

Jan 2025 – Mar 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos · Prague, Czechia · Hybrid

janburian.com
Author of the “Dedication to Inspiration” report, supporting industrial tech startups in connecting with the global analyst community, investors, and end users.
Open to collaboration as an event speaker and host; market analysis and go-to-market strategies for tech companies.
Speaker, Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain Industry Analyst, Thought Leadership Author

Trask

Head of Industry Insights

Dec 2024 – Mar 2026 · 1 yr 3 mos · Germany, Czech Republic · On-site

Responsible for overseeing and executing the go-to-market strategy from a marketing perspective, with a primary focus on the DACH region, particularly Germany. The role includes content marketing, developing media relationships, and tracking IT and technology trends, especially in the automotive and industrial sectors.

AutomotiveBusiness StrategyManagementManagement ConsultingMarketingová strategieStrategické myšlení+1

Idc emea

Associate Vice President, Head of Manufacturing Insights EMEA

Aug 2019 – Dec 2024 · 5 yrs 4 mos · Prague, Czech Republic & London, UK

Leading team of analysts based in the UK, Germany and Italy

Marketingová strategieGlobální zdrojeSoftwarový průmyslObchodní managementManagement lidských zdrojůInterpersonální dovednosti+3

Svaz průmyslu a dopravy čr

Člen expertní skupiny Průmysl 4.0 / Member of Industry 4.0 expert group

Mar 2016 – Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Hlavní město Praha, Česká republika

Marketingová strategie

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Senior Manager, Leader of Supply Chain & Operations Team

Aug 2013 – Jul 2019 · 5 yrs 11 mos · Prague, Czech Republic

Management consulting in manufacturing environment.
Project management, business development, people management, change management, quality management.
Industry 4.0 expert - focused on enterprise maturity assessment and stragy development.
Top foreign clients:
Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology, Sweden - Outline for Digital Strategy
BMW AG, Germany - supplier stabilization (Quality, Delivery On Time In Full) in Croatia/Slovenia
IKEA Industry AB, Sweden - supplier quality assurance management concept design - for all IKEA Industry production plants
CeramTec GmbH, Germany - production optimization
ODE Insulation, Turkey - production optimization
Samsung SDI, Korea - production, quality, R&D, supply chain benchmarking
Czech:
Sandvik Precision Tubes Chomutov - implemetation of process FMEA
ZVU POTEZ (Machinery), Czech Republic - production efficiency optimization
DUSLO (Chemical_Agrofert Group), Slovakia - enterprise cost reduction
Vitkovice Steel (Steel Mill) - process design & optimization

Softwarový průmyslTrvalé zlepšováníObchodní managementManagement lidských zdrojůManagement provozu výrobyInterpersonální dovednosti+3

Deloitte

Manager

Feb 2009 – Jul 2013 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Prague, Czech Republic

Manager in the Consulting: Strategy and Operations: Manufacturing
managing project teams
providing advisory services (management consulting)
selling projects (negotiation withs clients’ top management)
preparing sales materials (products sheets, proposals)
creating consulting tools and methodologies e.g. focused on lean production and asset management / maintenance

Marketingová strategieTrvalé zlepšováníObchodní managementManagement lidských zdrojůManagement provozu výrobyInterpersonální dovednosti+2

Ghe happich cz s.r.o.

2 roles

Head of Plant Quality Management

Aug 2007 – Jan 2009 · 1 yr 5 mos

Leader of a quality control department.
Responsible for ISO TS 16949 system in plant GHE Happich CZ Pilsen.
Responsible for quality assurance according to the GHE Happich policy and ISO TS standard.
Responsible for a customer care - Daimler Trucks, MAN, Evobus, Fritzmeier.

Trvalé zlepšováníManagement lidských zdrojůManagement provozu výrobyInterpersonální dovednostiQuality Assurance

Manager of the production relocation

Jul 2006 – Jul 2007 · 1 yr

Responsible for production transfer (Iveco Bus production) from plant in Bodio, Italy to the plant based in the Czech Republic - incl. functions such as production, logistics, quality, and engineering.

Trvalé zlepšováníManagement provozu výroby

Ideal automotive gmbh

Project manager R&D / Entwicklung

Apr 2004 – Jun 2006 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bor u Tachova, Czech Republic

Responsible for:
coordinating of the new parts production for Audi TT Cabrio in plant Bor (roof area covering)
securing a change management of the Skoda Superb’s parts (side panel trunk,floor covering)
coordinating of the new parts production and change management (floor mats) - VW, Skoda, Audi

Trvalé zlepšováníManagement provozu výroby