Darek Hilinski - Commercial Director

Q: Where is Darek based?

Darek is based in La Oliva, Spain and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Darek speak?

Darek speaks the following languages: Polish (Native), English (Advanced), German (Elementary), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Darek have?

Darek has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Darek has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months . Note that Darek may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Darek's latest experience?

Darek's most recent position is Commercial Director at RITE NRG SE/PL .

Q: What companies has Darek worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Darek has worked for RITE NRG SE/PL , STX NEXT PL , VALEO-SIEMENS PL , and VALEO PL .

Q: Which industries is Darek most experienced in?

Darek is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Information Technology , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Darek most experienced in?

Darek is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Sales , and Strategy . Darek also has some experience in Human Resources , Product Development , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Darek worked in recently?

Darek has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Information Technology , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Darek worked in recently?

Darek has recently worked in business areas like Sales , Strategy , and Human Resources .

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La Oliva, Spain

Experience

Oct 2022 - Jul 2025

2 years 10 months

Commercial Director

RITE NRG SE/PL

1000% focus on revenue growth; implementing international commercial strategies and propelling execution
Targeting and bringing big logos into the table (Dolby, VGW, Primion, Idemia, IkanoBANK)
Building trusted C-level partnerships (CEO, CTO) and driving referral-based growth
Strengthening marketing exposure and brand positioning via multiple channels (outbound, ads, campaigns, external vendors, partnerships etc.)
Deloitte Fast 500 2023 | Clutch (14/100 world fastest growing companies)
Deloitte Fast 50 Europe 2024 (1128% rev growth - 6th among IT consulting service companies!)

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Senior New Business Mgr

STX NEXT PL

Deliver annual €2 million KPI with new and existing clients
Grow existing portfolio of large accounts (located mainly in UK, CH, FR)
Reinforce business relationships
YTD price negotiations exceeded on existing contracts
80% of new strategic customers successfully onboarded

Jan 2017 - Dec 2021

5 years

Business Development & Sales Mgr

VALEO-SIEMENS PL

Complete entrepreneurial autonomy in business modelling and team leadership
Owning strategy definition and execution for territorial plan expansion
Operating within a startup business environment
Leading global RFQs for EU and US business expansion of e_system
80% pipeline growth for new strategic clients across Austria, Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, the UK, and the USA
€20 million in contracts signed in 2018 with an average annual revenue increase of 50%

Jan 2016 - Dec 2021

6 years

PM Corporate Trainer & Coach

VALEO PL

Question the status quo
End-to-end project scope from pre-chartering until full deployment phase
Maximise benefits of waterfall and agile methodology
High potential employees coaching for personal brand
200+ people trained
20+ case-driven simulations based on company’s toughest BMW project

Jan 2012 - Dec 2016

5 years

Platform Program Manager

VALEO PL

Introduction of the Valeo first product into EV segment
Lead on commercial negotiation with BMW project and top management
Global cost management (price/cost evolution, investment and resource allocation)
Extreme program conditions (low volume => high complexity => tough budget!)
Project teams (24 HC) located in France, Poland, Egypt
Project goes live according to schedule
Three suppliers’ consecutive insolvency proceedings resolved
€90 million sales program managed with GM on target
€25 million project budget under control
2.5% project team churn
Building long-term relationships

Jan 2008 - Dec 2012

5 years

Remote

Program Manager

TENNECO BE/PL & MARZOCCHI IT

Remote project teams’ management
Various OEMs culture (VW, Audi, BMW, Lotus, Ford, Suzuki)
€140 million sales programs successfully managed annually
GM increased over 34% vs. corporate objectives in Q1–Q4 2009
Highest revenue delivery per business unit across Europe in Q1–Q4 2009
Setting up PM structure within Marzocchi takeover prior to release of BMW project milestones

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Automotive

Information Technology

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Sales, Strategy, Human Resources, Product Development, and Marketing.

Project Management

Sales

Strategy

Human Resources

Product Development

Marketing

Summary

Everything I’ve built in music and in business comes from real connection.

I started on stage, playing jazz and classical music, mastering precision and presence. That 12-year discipline now defines how I work with people for the long term.

I don’t chase clients; I tried that early in my career, and it’s simply the wrong way. Instead, I utilise my natural ability to tune into people and speak their language, including C-level.

I can hand you the personal numbers of the execs who’ve worked with me.

Skills

Consulting Mindset
Go-the-extra-mile & Crisis Management
Leadership
Building Long-term Relationships
Enfj-a

Languages

Polish

Native

English

Advanced

German

Elementary

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

SWPS

PgD in Business Coaching & Mentoring · Business Coaching & Mentoring · Katowice, Poland

Oct 2005 - Jun 2006

University

MSc in Engineering & Manufacturing Management · Engineering & Manufacturing Management · Coventry, United Kingdom

Feb 2003 - Nov 2003

UTS

Design engineering undergraduate exchange program · Design Engineering · Sydney, Australia

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

PGCert, BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION

STANFORD UNIVERSITY ONLINE / US

MBE, CEDEP EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT

INSEAD / Fontainebleau, FR

PgD in BUSINESS COACHING & MENTORING

SWPS / Katowice, PL

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Automotive 14 y

Avg length 4 y 3 m

Longest experience 5 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Commercial Director, Senior New Business Mgr, Business Development & Sales Mgr

Main industries Automotive, Information Technology, Professional Services

Main business areas Project Management, Sales, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Darek based?

Darek is based in La Oliva, Spain and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Darek speak?

Darek speaks the following languages: Polish (Native), English (Advanced), German (Elementary), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Darek have?

Darek has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Darek has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Darek may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Darek be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Darek would be well-suited for roles such as: Commercial Director, Senior New Business Mgr, Business Development & Sales Mgr.

What is Darek's latest experience?

Darek's most recent position is Commercial Director at RITE NRG SE/PL.

What companies has Darek worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Darek has worked for RITE NRG SE/PL, STX NEXT PL, VALEO-SIEMENS PL, and VALEO PL.

Which industries is Darek most experienced in?

Darek is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Darek most experienced in?

Darek is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Sales, and Strategy. Darek also has some experience in Human Resources, Product Development, and Marketing.

Which industries has Darek worked in recently?

Darek has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Darek worked in recently?

Darek has recently worked in business areas like Sales, Strategy, and Human Resources.

What is Darek's education?

Darek holds a Master in Engineering & Manufacturing Management from University, a Master in Mechanical Engineering & Applied Computer Science from International Faculty of Engineering, a Bachelor in Business Coaching & Mentoring from SWPS and a Bachelor in Design Engineering from UTS.

Does Darek have any certificates?

Darek has 3 certificates. These include: PGCert, BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION, MBE, CEDEP EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT, and PgD in BUSINESS COACHING & MENTORING.

What is the availability of Darek?

Darek is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Darek?

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