Jiří Steif

Areas of Focus

Education

Rochester Institute of Technology
M.B.A
University of Economics in Prague
Dipl.Ing. - International Business & Corporate Finance

Past Experience

25 years of experience in management consulting

Jiří Steif

Jiri brings over 25 years of consulting experience, out of which 13 years as a Partner in Kearney (formerly AT Kearney). During the last 9 years he was the Managing Partner for Czech Republic and Slovakia.
He has a strong focus on the Financial Services sector and significant experience in Energy, FMCG, PE, Health and Automotive. For many years he was also leading the CEE Financial Services practice and led the knowledge management of Kearney in the wider EMEA region. His key functional competence areas are Strategy, Transformation (including Digital), Post Merger Integration (PMI), Sales Force Effectiveness, Operational Effectiveness and Procurement. Jiri brings also international project experience in different geographies, mainly in Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Austria, Poland, former Yugoslavia, Netherlands, UK and USA.
Jiri holds an MBA from Rochester Institute of Technology, Dipl.Ing. from University of Economics in Prague and also studied at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam and at Oslo University.
After the recent opening of our new office in Poland, Jiri’s recruitment demonstrates again our strong commitment to reinforcing our market position and capabilities in the Eastern European Cluster. 
 

Getting a grip on decarbonization with effective internal carbon pricing
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Financial Services
Getting a grip on decarbonization with effective internal carbon pricing
Regulators and other stakeholders are increasing pressure on organizations to monitor, improve, and share information on their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. They want increased transparency around targets, timelines, and plans and are increasingly demanding actual results from decarbonization efforts. The number of emission trading schemes (ETS) and carbon taxes is rising worldwide. In 2024, 75 carbon pricing initiatives were in place, covering 24% of global GHG emissions. Other countries are discussing implementing their own carbon pricing schemes.
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Is steel scrap the new gold?
Financial Services
Is steel scrap the new gold?
Steel production is responsible for 7%[1] of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, underscoring the urgency of reducing its carbon footprint to meet net zero targets. Regulators are intensifying their efforts; for instance, Europe aims to cut CO2 steel production emissions by nearly 25% by 2030.
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Understanding key customer-centricity trends in insurance
Financial Services
Understanding key customer-centricity trends in insurance
Insurers spent years developing a deep understanding of each risk type and creating precise business models to optimize their earnings, including operating models for each line of business. Unfortunately, this model is not conducive to serving today’s customers, who desire the seamless, digital-based service they experience in their other transactions. In this Viewpoint, we outline the best way for insurers to shift from a traditional model to a customer-centric one.
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Post-merger integration success in insurance
Financial Services
Post-merger integration success in insurance
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) have become an optimal way for insurers to expand or increase profits. However, dealmaking is time-intensive and costly, so failing to deliver on expected value is not an option. In this Viewpoint, we examine all the required elements to ensure business continuity and create synergies that make the combined entity more than the sum of its parts.
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Embedded payments: Convenience at a cost?
Financial Services
Embedded payments: Convenience at a cost?
In today’s fast-paced digital era, convenience has become the holy grail of modern living. From near-instant food delivery to seamless transportation services, technology continuously strives to make our lives easier. One notable advancement in this realm is embedded payments, in which transactions are seamlessly integrated into the user experience. Although embedded payments offer undeniable convenience for both consumers and businesses, it’s essential to carefully examine whether this convenience comes at an acceptable cost.
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Jiří Steif

Jiri brings over 25 years of consulting experience, out of which 13 years as a Partner in Kearney (formerly AT Kearney). During the last 9 years he was the Managing Partner for Czech Republic and Slovakia.
He has a strong focus on the Financial Services sector and significant experience in Energy, FMCG, PE, Health and Automotive. For many years he was also leading the CEE Financial Services practice and led the knowledge management of Kearney in the wider EMEA region. His key functional competence areas are Strategy, Transformation (including Digital), Post Merger Integration (PMI), Sales Force Effectiveness, Operational Effectiveness and Procurement. Jiri brings also international project experience in different geographies, mainly in Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Austria, Poland, former Yugoslavia, Netherlands, UK and USA.
Jiri holds an MBA from Rochester Institute of Technology, Dipl.Ing. from University of Economics in Prague and also studied at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam and at Oslo University.
After the recent opening of our new office in Poland, Jiri’s recruitment demonstrates again our strong commitment to reinforcing our market position and capabilities in the Eastern European Cluster. 
 

Getting a grip on decarbonization with effective internal carbon pricing
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Financial Services
Getting a grip on decarbonization with effective internal carbon pricing
Regulators and other stakeholders are increasing pressure on organizations to monitor, improve, and share information on their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. They want increased transparency around targets, timelines, and plans and are increasingly demanding actual results from decarbonization efforts. The number of emission trading schemes (ETS) and carbon taxes is rising worldwide. In 2024, 75 carbon pricing initiatives were in place, covering 24% of global GHG emissions. Other countries are discussing implementing their own carbon pricing schemes.
Find out more
Is steel scrap the new gold?
Financial Services
Is steel scrap the new gold?
Steel production is responsible for 7%[1] of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, underscoring the urgency of reducing its carbon footprint to meet net zero targets. Regulators are intensifying their efforts; for instance, Europe aims to cut CO2 steel production emissions by nearly 25% by 2030.
Find out more
Understanding key customer-centricity trends in insurance
Financial Services
Understanding key customer-centricity trends in insurance
Insurers spent years developing a deep understanding of each risk type and creating precise business models to optimize their earnings, including operating models for each line of business. Unfortunately, this model is not conducive to serving today’s customers, who desire the seamless, digital-based service they experience in their other transactions. In this Viewpoint, we outline the best way for insurers to shift from a traditional model to a customer-centric one.
Find out more
Post-merger integration success in insurance
Financial Services
Post-merger integration success in insurance
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) have become an optimal way for insurers to expand or increase profits. However, dealmaking is time-intensive and costly, so failing to deliver on expected value is not an option. In this Viewpoint, we examine all the required elements to ensure business continuity and create synergies that make the combined entity more than the sum of its parts.
Find out more
Embedded payments: Convenience at a cost?
Financial Services
Embedded payments: Convenience at a cost?
In today’s fast-paced digital era, convenience has become the holy grail of modern living. From near-instant food delivery to seamless transportation services, technology continuously strives to make our lives easier. One notable advancement in this realm is embedded payments, in which transactions are seamlessly integrated into the user experience. Although embedded payments offer undeniable convenience for both consumers and businesses, it’s essential to carefully examine whether this convenience comes at an acceptable cost.
Find out more

More About Jiri
  • Rochester Institute of Technology
    M.B.A
  • University of Economics in Prague
    Dipl.Ing. - International Business & Corporate Finance
  • 25 years of experience in management consulting