Akos Radnai

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Director IT Governance at Springer Nature

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Overview

Akos Radnai is the Director of IT Governance at Springer Nature, with an extensive background in the IT-telecom, financial, and manufacturing sectors. Colleagues describe him as a motivated, structured, and supportive leader. He is a Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner with deep expertise in ITIL-based service delivery, SOX controls, and process management.

He holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees, one from the University of Miskolc and another from the College of Finance and Accountancy.

Personality Overview

Assertive

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Curious

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Topics They Care About

IT Governance
His entire career is focused on owning, operating, and improving global IT governance, compliance, and control frameworks across various industries.
Change Management
He recently became a Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner, highlighting a professional focus on managing the people side of technological and process changes.
Operational Excellence
He consistently drives initiatives to improve process management, financial planning, and operational frameworks within large IT organizations.

Media Appearances

Akos has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Director IT Governance at Springer Nature
3-2024 - 8-2025
IT Governance Lead at Springer Nature
11-2021 - 4-2024
Global Head of IT Governance & Oversight at Atotech Group
2-2020 - 11-2021
Head of GBS IT Governance at Norsk Hydro
9-2018 - 2-2020
Head of IT & Operation Support at Erste Bank Hungary

Education

1993 - 2007
BS from University of Miskolc, College Faculty of Dunaújváros
1997 - 1999
BS from College of Finance and Accountancy in Zalaegerszeg

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