Darek Lenart is a growth-oriented strategic partner to C-Suite leaders, dedicated to aligning top-tier talent with long-term business priorities. With a career defined by driving leadership development and succession at scale, Darek helps executives navigate the high-stakes pressure of demanding industries while ensuring they thrive both professionally and personally.
As a seasoned senior executive himself, Darek has led organizational transformations across Pharma, Consumer Goods, and Fintech partnering with leaders across all seniority levels and business functions. He specializes in helping leaders align around common vision and priorities, while fostering deep, lasting change in behavior through engagement and rigorous accountability. Leading teams recently in the Fintech industry Darek deeply understands the importance of integrating AI with inspirational and pragmatical leadership to drive innovation and impact.
Here’s what some of Darek’s clients say about working with him:
The Leadership Development Mindset: “Darek has demonstrated a partnership mindset with our Finance team which enabled us to identify future leaders, provide for proper development and succession plans. He was instrumental in changing our organization for the future of work, thus enabling us to achieve our business objectives.” — Martina Hund-Mejean, Former CFO, Board Member, Philanthropist
The Talent & Succession Champion: “In the environment where revenue growth and market share dominate the conversation, Darek brings an insightful perspective on how to ‘Win with Talent’ and build a robust succession slate. He leads with empathy and skill, helping our most talented leaders broaden their impact and become the best versions of themselves.” — Linda Kirkpatrick, President Americas, Mastercard
Authenticity in the Age of AI: “Darek uniquely understands the complexity of modern organizations undergoing technological and AI transformation. Through his compassionate coaching Darek helped me lead with authenticity, vision, and purpose—winning the hearts and minds of my directs, peers, leaders and customer.” — Alexander Guerin, CEO at Ipsos bva/Ipsos France
Darek is a “citizen of the world,” having lived and worked across several locations in Central and Eastern Europe, Western Europe, and the United States. His cross-cultural sensitivity and perspective were shaped by leadership roles at Mastercard, PepsiCo, and Pliva (Teva). He holds Hogan and Stakeholder Centered Coaching certifications that he employs to inform his coaching practice. Fluent in English and Polish; conversational in Italian.
Outside of coaching, Darek was a Board Trustee at the French-American School of New York and enjoys skiing, being outdoors, traveling the world, and is currently finishing his certification in oenology – the art, science, and study of wine-making.