On trust. On change. On leadership.
"To change how people work,
you must first
change how they think."
Igor Tóth, CEO of O2 Slovakia, has guided the company through rapid transformation, shifts in way of working, and growth.
In this Leaders Talk, he shares the principles he never compromises on – why transformation must always win over comfort, and how trust builds leadership teams that endure.
These lessons shaped not only O2 Slovakia, but also Igor Tóth’s perspective on leadership in times of change.
On principles. On choices. On legacy.
Integrity builds trust. Transformation drives the future.
Q1: What’s one leadership principle you would never compromise on?
Confidence builds trust. If I give my word or make an agreement, I keep it - always.
Q2: Looking back, what decision shaped your company’s future the most?
Choosing transformation over comfort - always improving how we create value for customers, employees, and shareholders.
Igor Tóth, CEO of O2 Slovakia and Peter Nemcok, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Menity sharing insights on leadership and transformation.
Leaders Talk 2025.
On learning. On change. On resilience.
Strong leadership grows through learning.
Q3: What’s your approach to building a leadership team that lasts?
Be daring and caring: set clear strategy and values, then give people freedom with accountability.
Q4: How do you personally stay ahead of industry change?
I’m a lifelong learner. Curiosity, agility, and the courage to act keep me ahead of the curve.
Dialogue between Igor Tóth, CEO of O2 Slovakia, and Peter Nemcok, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Menity, exploring how trust and transformation shape leadership.
On courage. On perspective. On legacy.
Challenges test leaders. Vision defines them.
Q5: What’s the toughest challenge you’ve faced – and what did you learn?
Transformation is tough. To change how people work, you must first change how they think - with effort, consistency, and a clear North Star.
Q6: What advice would you give to the next generation of leaders in your industry?
Step outside your bubble. Constantly learn from customers, front lines, other industries, and global leaders.
His words remind us that real transformation begins within.
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Integrity builds the trust that makes change possible — and vision keeps it true.
At Menity, we see this every day: when leaders lead with clarity and courage, transformation becomes more than strategy — it becomes culture.
Igor Tóth
CEO at O2 Slovakia
As CEO, Igor Tóth leads 700+ people through transformation and growth. Known for redefining customer experience in telco, he builds organizations ready for the future.
This conversation is part of the Menity Leaders Talk series (2025), curated to bring authentic perspectives from leaders who redefine leadership in their industries.
Interview by Peter Nemcok, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Menity.
Photography © Menity.
This conversation was conducted in September 2025 as part of the Menity Leaders Talk series
— capturing authentic leadership moments across CEE.