When Lenka Milčík stepped onto the stage in June 2024 to accept the HR Talent of the Year award, she didn’t see it as a crowning moment. Instead, she saw it as a promise – to herself, her colleagues, and the future of the HR profession in Slovakia.
“To be named HR Talent means more than just recognition,” she says. “It’s a commitment to keep growing, to continue doing meaningful work in learning, development and culture.”
Currently serving as Cluster COE for Learning, Leadership & Culture at Henkel Slovensko, Milčík oversees employee development across Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Hungary. Though she joined the company only in 2022, she has already led initiatives that are transforming how employees engage with personal and professional growth.