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Expert is Strategic Enterprise Leader with a proven track record of driving sustainable EBITDA growth and orchestrating large-scale business transformations. He has expert skills in bridging the gap between strategic vision and operational execution to accelerate turnarounds and strengthening corporate governance and institutionalizing KPI-driven performance cultures.
He delivers shareholder value by transforming operational complexity into scalable, profitable growth. He thrive in environments requiring rapid turnaround and high-level strategic alignment.
Key competences
Strategy & P&L Governance
- Full P&L Accountability
- Enterprise Leadership
Leadership
- Stakeholder Management,
- OKR/KPI Frameworks
Operational Excellence
- Lean Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
Transformation & Turnaround
- Crisis Management
- Restructuring Strategy
Professional experience
2018 – present
Role: Interim Manager
Location: Slovakia
Projects: Retail (Furniture & Home Decor, Apparel & Fashion, Fuel), Industrial Automation, Chemical Industry, HoReCa
Description:
- Delivers CEO/COO – level advisory and interim leadership for mid-to-large scale enterprises in B2B and B2C.
- Turnaround Management: Engineered operational improvement programs that stabilized cash flow and inventory control, significantly enhancing liquidity.
- Governance Frameworks: Institutionalized new operating standards and KPI-driven accountability models, increasing management transparency across the portfolio.
- Strategic Scaling: Advised owners on growth modeling and organizational redesign to support long-term scalability and market positioning.
2022 – 2023
Role: Business Unit Manager
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Project: Marketing and Retail
Job description:
- Embedded leadership role during the consulting period
- Portfolio Leadership – Directed a multi-disciplinary team of 5 Project Managers delivering critical service lines to Tier-1 strategic global clients.
- Service Excellence: Redesigned governance protocols and implemented rigorous performance tracking, ensuring consistent high-tier service delivery.
2014-2018
Role: CEO
Location: Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Project: Fashion Manufacturing & Retail
Job description:
- Financial Performance +6% YoY EBITDA – growth through disciplined cost management and commercial optimization .Directed full P&L for 30 retail locations
- Strategic Transformation: Orchestrated a multi-year brand modernization program. Encompassing merchandise strategy, store UX and end-to-end process standardization.
- Cultural Leadership: Implemented a decentralized KPI governance model, shifting decision-making to store levels while increasing overall accountability and performance
2014-2014
Role: Project Manager
Location: Azerbaijan
Project: Retail
Job description:
Conducted financial and merchandise due diligence for major retail expansion. Business Plan project for 10 stores.
2011-2014
Role: Cash Transport and Processing Director
Location: Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Project: Private Security
Job description:
- Aquisition of new customers, elaborating price proposals
- Improved Service Level for ATM by 24%
- Managed daily operations in 5 Security branches
- Ensuring security and safety rules compliance
2009-2011
Role: Area Sales Manager
Location: Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Project: Retail
Job description:
Launched the EXPRESS format in Slovakia. Achieved TOP performance in CEE region – 105% over budget.
1996-2009
Role: Retail Operations Director
Location: Czech Republic, Mexico
Project: Footwear Manufacturing & Retail
Job description:
- Delivered EBITDA 8,5%
- International Operations: Spearheaded operations across the various countries, ensuring alignment with global brand standards and commercial targets.
- Market Expansion: Provided strategic advisory to franchise partners in Russia and Poland, facilitating rapid scale-up and operational optimization.
Education and Courses
Slovak Technical University, Bratislava, Slovak republic – Management of Industrial Enterpices – Mgr.
Courses:
- Management Developement Institute, Padova, Italy – Leadership Academy
- Franklin Covey, Bratislava, Slovakia – Effective Manager
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