I am a Strategic Operations Leader specializing in Project and Event Management, and I am the creator of the EPIC Event Framework, focused on AI transformation and scaling in Fintech and regulated industries. I help organizations design and deliver high-impact events and end-to-end programs that align strategic goals with operational excellence. With over 10 years of experience delivering multi-million euro initiatives, I have led SAP ERP deployments across 120 global sites and delivered 100+ business events, from forums and conferences to large-scale networking and community events. I am a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with a focus on requirement engineering and GenAI integration, adept at guiding geographically dispersed teams through asynchronous communication and Agile practices.

LANA FOMICEVA

I am a Strategic Operations Leader specializing in Project and Event Management, and I am the creator of the EPIC Event Framework, focused on AI transformation and scaling in Fintech and regulated industries. I help organizations design and deliver high-impact events and end-to-end programs that align strategic goals with operational excellence. With over 10 years of experience delivering multi-million euro initiatives, I have led SAP ERP deployments across 120 global sites and delivered 100+ business events, from forums and conferences to large-scale networking and community events. I am a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with a focus on requirement engineering and GenAI integration, adept at guiding geographically dispersed teams through asynchronous communication and Agile practices.

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I am a Strategic Operations Leader specializing in Project and Event Management, and I am the creator of the EPIC Event Framework, focused on AI transformation and scaling in Fintech and regulated industries. I help organizations design and deliver high-impact events and end-to-end programs that align strategic goals with operational excellence.

With over 10 years of experience delivering multi-million euro initiatives, I have led SAP ERP deployments across 120 global sites and delivered 100+ business events, from forums and conferences to large-scale networking and community events. I am a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with a focus on requirement engineering and GenAI integration, adept at guiding geographically dispersed teams through asynchronous communication and Agile practices.

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Language

English
Fluent
Latvian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder & Lead Project Manager at Aiconiq Events
January 1, 2024 - Present
Strategic transition following relocation to Switzerland; focused on entrepreneurial project leadership. Project Lifecycle Leadership: Orchestrate end-to-end production of high-level business conferences and forums for regulated industries and scale-ups. Product Development: Authored the "Epic Event Framework" and published associated digital products and workbooks, standardizing project delivery for industry events. Strategic Advisory: Consulted with founders and corporate teams on industry-fit and positioning for strategic event initiatives.
Head of Sanctions Screening Department at SEB BANK Sweden
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Operational Lead for the bank's highest-risk process, managing a multi-location department focused on global payment screening and regulatory risk mitigation. Process Architecture: Redesigned E2E screening workflows, achieving a 25% increase in throughput and a 15% reduction in false positives through rule calibration. AI-Driven Efficiency: Implemented GenAI-driven documentation tools and prompt engineering frameworks that reduced project reporting and scoping time by 30%. Requirement Engineering: Acted as a 'Product Owner Hybrid,' translating complex EU/OFAC mandates into technical specifications for engineering and product teams.
Head of Customer Data Management at SEB BANK Sweden
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Responsible for the global Customer 360 unified view and data governance, leading a 150+ FTE multi-market operational unit. Centre of Excellence Setup: Defined standards, controls, and operational benchmarks for data processes. Cost Impact Transformation: Orchestrated automation and license optimization initiatives contributing to multi-million € operational savings. E2E Standardization: Harmonized complex data processes across the entire scope of bank geographies and customer portfolios.
Deputy Head of KYC Department at SEB BANK Sweden
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Led daily KYC delivery and operational risk execution, managing a rapid scale-up of 170+ FTE within 90 days. Process Architecture & Development: Contributed to the bank's end-to-end KYC redesign, building multiple process steps from zero and aligning regulators with customer-facing teams. Competency Framework: Built the internal training roadmap and standards where no suitable materials existed, addressing market-wide skill shortages. Performance Engineering: Designed the KPI/KRI structure and reporting routines to ensure high- quality execution.
Purchasing Operations Manager at SOLVAY Group
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Led the E2E Accounts Payable and Procurement division with 120+ experts, standardizing business-to-operations workflows after the Cytec-Solvay merger. Global SAP Rollout (P2P): Core Project Member and SME for the Procure-to-Pay stream implementation across 120 production sites and 4 global business centers. Workflow Architecture: Engineered and tested complex P2P structures within SAP, managing 'reject workflow' scenarios and cross-departmental alignment to ensure seamless posting. Robotization & Automation: Orchestrated the initial 'Automation' project, deployed RPA to fully automate purchase order matching and goods receipt, driving significant FTE cost avoidance.

Education

MSc, Economics at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
BSc, Tourism & Hospitality at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt at Lean Six Sigma Institute
January 1, 2018 - February 12, 2026
Management Development at Solvay University
January 1, 2017 - February 12, 2026
Basic Accounting at PwC
January 1, 2016 - February 12, 2026

Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
January 1, 2018 - February 12, 2026
Management Development
January 1, 2017 - February 12, 2026
Basic Accounting
January 1, 2016 - February 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Software & Internet