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Zoltán Gajewszky

Zoltán Gajewszky

Innova-Flow Consulting
Budapest

Summary

MISSION-DRIVEN SENIOR EXECUTIVE with 20+ years of international leadership, transformatio n
and operational management experience in matrix organisations across operations, digital transformation, organisational change and water-related eco-technology. Experienced in leading matrix organisations and transformation programs, in building partnerships, business cases and funding narratives that connect mission, measurable impact and long-term financial resilience.

I believe people bring their best performance when their personal goals, strengths and motivations are aligned with the organisation's purpose, mission and values.

My leadership philosophy is grounded in servant leadership: creating clarity, removing obstacles, developing people and helping teams move through their tipping points toward stronger performance and a fuller expression of their potential.

I bring the ability to build committed, motivated, accountable and collaborative organisations, the experience to strengthen financial and operational resilience, the capability to develop partnerships with business, public-sector and civil-society stakeholders, and represent a mission with credibility, integrity and energy. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.

Professional Highlights

2026, Lechner: CSC Organisational Transformation – Diagnosed a 29 FTE CSC organisation ,
designed a transformation roadmap, mediated conflicts and coached leaders.
2025, MVM Group: Strategic Change & Integration Leadership – Led the change process for a strategic merger/integration project, delivered leadership trainings for 28 managers.
2021, MOL Group: Digital Transformation - Revived an EUR 30+ mil failed digital integration program and led it to a robust, implementable international solution for 12 countries.
2018, MOL Group: Financial & Operational Performance - Identified USD 1.7 million p.a. supply chain optimization opportunity, implemented a business performance management system.
2016, FLOWFORM Ltd: Water Eco-Technology Business Development - Converted a water revitalization concept into international strategy, led fundraising and investor negotiations, distributor model and operational scale-up.
2011, SHELL: Regional Operational Leadership (EVP award) - Led regional supply chain, SAP and operational transformation projects in CEE, received Special Recognition.
21 YEARS OF VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP (Göllner Mária award) - Supported Hungarian Waldorf education, established a new kindergarten and high school, provided organisational transformation support and budgetary planning system design.

Skills

Digital Transformation

Organizational Development

People Leadership

Teamwork and Collaboration

Budgeting and P&L Management

Project Management

Process management and optimization

Building collaborative teams

Vendor Relationship Management

Excellent Communication

Problem-Solving

Planning and Coordination

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Leadership Coach, Organisational Dev Consultant

Self employed
Budapest
08.2024 - Current

Digital Program Implementation – Supporting the digital program mgmt. by highlighting the key success factors and required RACI system for a successful implementation
Strategic change management – Led the change mgmt. for a strategic merger project within MVM Group, covering leadership training, designing communication and developing a change agent team.
Water eco-technology operations - COO of Flowform International Ltd NZ, developed group-level order-to-cash processes, new product launch supply chain and social-media-supported sales operations.
AI-enabled sales capability building - Support the implementation of a human + AI sales coaching platform in Hungary, providing expert coaching and commercial capability development.
Organisational transformation - Designed an organisational diagnostic and transformation approach using Reinventing Organizations principles, used it to help leaders align purpose, actions and results.

Head of Digital Transformation

MOL Group Logistics
02.2019 - 07.2024

Group digital strategy - Defined a group-level digital business strategy and implementation roadmap to meet business targets and customer expectations across logistics organisations in 12 countries.
Major digital program recovery - Led a EUR 30+ million digital integration program from a failing stage to an implementable solution, managed international vendors and internal business/IT teams.
Collaborative operating model - Built a regional digital business team, created a collaborative environment across different business leaders, IT and country organisations around shared priorities .

Acting Vice President

MOL Group Logistics
05.2018 - 01.2019

· Prepared the organization of 2500+ FTE in 12 countries for transitioning from matrix type to vertical organization

· Identified required improvements in organizational structure and stakeholder relationships

· Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff

Head of Fuel Terminal, Pipeline and LPG

MOL Group Logistics
01.2013 - 04.2018

· Implemented a distribution network optimization tool and identified 1,7 mln $ p.a. saving opportunity. Created an operational performance management tool

· Implemented the regional Liquified Petroleum Gas strategy, achieved optimal capacity utilization, developed synergies and global procurement possibilities

· Ensured safe operations through regular site audits

Business Development Manager and COO

Flowform International Ltd
10.2011 - 12.2012

· Developed the company global scale up strategy, created 8 mln $ NPV international business plan, coordinated investor negotiations

· Established a manufacturing site in Hungary, managed sales start-up in North America and Europe

Business Implementation Lead - SAP

SHELL CEE
01.2009 - 09.2011

· Implemented a global operational process and ERP streamlining project for SHELL CEE logistics, ensured seamless integration of new systems and successful Go Live

· Lead cross-functional teams and successfully implemented 24/7 fuel delivery across CEE

· Special Recognition Award for outstanding achievements

Contract and Performance Manager

SHELL CEE
03.2005 - 12.2008

· Managed international fuel delivery contracts and tenders in CEE, bio-fuel implementation in Belgium, Greece, Italy

· Implemented an EU level transportation KPI system

· Managed the budget planning and appraisal cycle, delivered cost optimization projects and implemented digital road transport scheduling systems in CEE, achieved 15% cost reduction

· Executive VP Award for outstanding performance

Business Excellence Lead

SHELL Global LPG
09.2004 - 02.2005
  • Designed order to cash processes for a new global in-house ERP system, contributed to the development of a global planning process for delivery of 4,9 mill tones LPG

Business Analyst and Project Coordinator

SHELL New Zealand
08.2002 - 08.2004

· Developed a performance mgmt and improvement system, ensured smooth cooperation between marine supply and road transportation, developed emergency scenarios for stock outs

· Implemented an IVMS and reduced truck over speeding from 25% to 2% of the trips

· Identified patterns and trends in large data sets, provided actionable insights for reducing transportation cost by 15%

Supply Chain and Safety Auditor

SHELL GAS INDIA
05.2002 - 06.2002

· Assessed the entire supply chain of Shell Gas India, identified key inefficiencies and unsafe operations in 3 filling plants, 5 road transport companies and 20 storage locations through series of on-site audits

· Created risk eliminating action plans and implemented new cost-efficient best practices

COO

SHELL GAS HUNGARY
06.1998 - 04.2002

· Member of management board, accountable for safe and efficient countrywide operations for logistics, production and maintenance departments, accountable for achievement of annual company targets

· Delivered 15% operating cost reduction through efficiency projects, implemented innovative maintenance solution

· Best participant at Focused Results Delivery EU Project

Business Development Leader

SHELL GAS HUNGARY
08.1995 - 05.1998

· Designed from scratch, implemented and operated the national warehousing and logistical network of Shell Gas Hungary, managed procurement tenders

· Conducted contract negotiations and created annual budgets and performance monitoring systems

Education

Electrical Engineer - Electronics Technology

Technical University
Budapest
09.1990 - 06.1995

Leading Other Leaders, Authentic Leadership, Executive Leadership - Organizational Leadership

School For Executive Education And Development
Budapest
2021

Handling Emerging Change, Focused Results Delivery Program - Change And Delivery Management

Shell Training Center
The Netrherlands
2019

Business Intelligence Advanced training -

The Knowledge Academy
Wellington, New Zealand
2003

Certified Coach - Developmental Coaching

Lemma Coaching
Budapest
10.2024 - Current

Reinventing OrgMap® Technical Practitioner - Organizational Development

Atlas Platform
Budapest
09.2024 - Current

Interests

Sailing

Mountaineering

Skiing

Photography

Favorite Quote

"Don’t waste your time living someone else’s life. And most important: have the courage to follow your heart and intuition"

Steve Jobs

Personal Information

Married with three grown-up children

Zoltán GajewszkyInnova-Flow Consulting