As a strategist I join organizations by the invitation of the CEO or Founder. After analysis and problem framing, a set of solutions are developed and deliverables are outlined for a given time period.
- 2024 February - present Finite State - fully remote (US Eastern time zone)
Strategic Advisor to EVP People & Operations (cca. 60 FTEs)
Geographical focus: North America
Market position: Government/Federal Agency sector North America
SCOPE:
C-Level management team: capability pool overview, KPI & goal setting framework facelift
M&A process assistance: internal communication, information sharing principals, expectation management, change management
RESULTS:
Successful fundraising round
Improved cohesion after down-sizing
Successful preparation for the acquisition
- 2024 January - present We Are Open (NGO, DEI focus) -
Strategic Advisor
Geographical focus: Europe
Market position: Thought leaders in HU, top influencers in EU
SCOPE:
Service offering development to support international expansion
Product (service package) development with resource planning model
Trainings & workshop facilitation for premium clients (Karo Healthcare, Velux CEE)
RESULTS:
Successful pilot project
New model for internal resource structure
- 2022 December - 2023 December Shoptet A.S.
Interim Head of People, Strategic Advisor to CEO (cca. 200 FTEs)
Geographical focus: CEE (Central Eastern Europe)
Market position: Market leaders in CZ, top 3 players in CEE
SCOPE:
Overview of capabilities of people's team, rebuilding operations structure while fostering cross-departmental collaboration
Back office process overview, building efficiencies and integrate automation where possible
International expansion & growth strategy: evaluation of HU & RO market
Preparation for "exit-ready" status: structure, processes & financial status
RESULTS:
Complete and steady C-level management team
Based on my analysis crucial decisions reached and changes made for creating a strong position for a successful exit
Due diligence commenced seamlessly
- 2022 February - 2022 November MBH Bankholding
Strategic Advisor to Head of Digital Divison (cca. 300 FTEs)
Geographical focus: Hungary
Market position: Market leaders by customers base size
SCOPE:
Implementation of integration plan for three separate digital teams followed by the fusion of the three largest banks on the market (cca. 9500 FTEs in total)
HR strategy with special focus on employer branding
Process efficiencies and cross-functional process development
RESULTS:
Realized key-hires for the digital team
Established internal alignment framework for digital initiatives
Operational process integration across HR functions
2021 September - 2022 February Sabbatical
2018 May - 2021 August Publicis Groupe
Interim Chief of Staff, Strategic Advisor to CEO
Geographical focus: North America, Europe, Asia
Market position: Leading FMCG brands, marketing assets for global market (Procter & Gamble brands)
SCOPE:
Integration of operations of three separate entities: digital, media and creative agency brands
New & integrated back office set up (finance/accounting, HR, IT support, legal and procurement)
Creation of integrated HR function (team structure, roles, processes)
Aligned operation standards (client acquisition & account management, business development, data management)
RESULTS:
Sound structural base for scalability: growth from 160 FTEs to cca. 360 FTEs in 2 years
Reducing fluctuation from above 30% to 13-15%
Introduction of PM tool across brands (Monday.com)
New resource allocation system across disciplines (creatives, PMs, accounts)
Developed ONE TEAM structure for cohesion (Start Up Pampers team: agency team and client team merged)
"Alumni culture": re-hires significantly increased for the delight of company culture
