Jakub Legat

Jakub co-founded wavespace™ Warsaw and manages its capabilities development. As the EY EMEIA wavespace Operations Lead, he drives implementation of modern management and collaboration methods across the network of EY growth and innovation centers.

Jakub is seasoned in business and technology transformation projects. He has significant experience in digital strategy development and implementation, building innovative capabilities and service design. He combines human-centered design with an analytical approach and entrepreneurship.

Before EY wavespace, Jakub led IT strategy and digital transformation services in IT Advisory at Ernst & Young Sp. z o.o. Business Advisory sp.k. in Poland, and worked in customer Advisory in Switzerland, serving international clients in various sectors.

Prior to joining the EY organization he worked in strategic consulting, in research and in academia. He used to run his own business.

Jakub earned a MA in Economics from Warsaw School of Economics and CEMS Master in International Management. He also participated in several educational programs at renown academic institutions.

How Jakub is building a better working world

“I bring engaging and interactive ways of working to EY clients. By connecting different perspectives and competencies, I help them co-create solutions to their most pressing issues.

A human-centered approach not only shortens the path from an idea to a successful implementation. It also allows participants to derive more joy and satisfaction from working together with us – which is a significant part of our lives.

I like to engage in initiatives supporting students in both acquiring knowledge and in preparation for their professional start, for example through speeches and workshops at student conferences, or acting as a mentor.”