Ondřej Illek

Overview

Ondřej Illek is Co-Founder & COO at Finlay [1], a position Illek has held since January 2025 [3], having previously served as Co-Founder from March to December 2024 [4]. According to Illek's professional profile, the work at Finlay focuses on creating a world where there is a right opportunity for everyone [2]. Prior to founding Finlay, Illek worked at Proton in talent acquisition roles from February 2022 to December 2024, progressing from Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to Talent Acquisition Lead [5][6][7]. Illek's earlier career included positions as Lead Recruiter at Citrix [8], Technical Recruiter at Mews [9], and Team Leader of Engineering at GoodCall [10]. Illek holds a Master's degree in International Diplomatic Studies and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Diplomacy, both from College of International and Public Relations Prague [11][12].

Career history

1. Co-Founder & COOJan 2025 to presentFinlay
2. Co-FounderMar 2024 to Dec 2024Finlay
3. PTalent Acquisition LeadMar 2023 to Dec 2024Proton
4. PTalent Acquisition Lead (Engineering)Feb 2022 to Mar 2023Proton
5. PSenior Talent Acquisition PartnerSep 2021 to Feb 2022Proton
6. Lead Recruiter Product & EngineeringMay 2020 to Aug 2021Citrix
7. MTechnical Recruiter / Brand AmbassadorApr 2019 to Mar 2020Mews
8. G✓Team Leader EngineeringNov 2018 to Mar 2019GoodCall ✓

Education

1. COMaster's degree, International Diplomatic Studies2017 - 2019College of International and Public Relations Prague·o.p.s.
2. COBachelor's degree, International Relations and Diplomacy2014 - 2017College of International and Public Relations Prague·o.p.s.