Darek (Dariusz) H.-Commercial Director
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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!)
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
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%
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
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
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.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Project Management, Sales, Strategy, Human Resources, Product Development, and 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
Education
SWPS
PgD in Business Coaching & Mentoring · Business Coaching & Mentoring · Katowice, Poland
University
MSc in Engineering & Manufacturing Management · Engineering & Manufacturing Management · Coventry, United Kingdom
UTS
Design engineering undergraduate exchange program · Design Engineering · Sydney, Australia
Certifications & licenses
PGCert, BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION
STANFORD UNIVERSITY ONLINE / US
MBE, CEDEP EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT
INSEAD / Fontainebleau, FR
PgD in BUSINESS COACHING & MENTORING
SWPS / Katowice, PL
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Profile
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Darek is based in La Oliva, Spain and prefers 100% remote projects.
Darek speaks the following languages: Polish (Native), English (Advanced), German (Elementary), Spanish (Elementary).
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.
Based on recent experience, Darek would be well-suited for roles such as: Commercial Director, Senior New Business Mgr, Business Development & Sales Mgr.
Darek's most recent position is Commercial Director at RITE NRG SE/PL.
In recent years, Darek has worked for RITE NRG SE/PL, STX NEXT PL, VALEO-SIEMENS PL, and VALEO PL.
Darek is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
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.
Darek has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
Darek has recently worked in business areas like Sales, Strategy, and Human Resources.
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.
Darek has 3 certificates. These include: PGCert, BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION, MBE, CEDEP EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT, and PgD in BUSINESS COACHING & MENTORING.
The availability of Darek needs to be confirmed.
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