Rafał Bordakiewicz - General Manager & Senior Director DACH & Member of sennder’s Strategy Team

Q: Where is Rafał based?

Rafał is based in Vienna, Austria .

Q: What languages does Rafał speak?

Rafał speaks the following languages: German (Native), Polish (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Rafał have?

Rafał has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Rafał has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 9 months . Note that Rafał may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Rafał's latest experience?

Rafał's most recent position is General Manager & Senior Director DACH & Member of sennder’s Strategy Team at Sennder Deutschland GmbH .

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

In recent years, Rafał has worked for Sennder Deutschland GmbH and Codognotto Austria GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Rafał most experienced in?

Rafał is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Rafał most experienced in?

Rafał is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Supply Chain Management , and Sales . Rafał also has some experience in Strategy , Procurement , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Rafał worked in recently?

Rafał has recently worked in industries like Transportation .

Q: Which business areas has Rafał worked in recently?

Rafał has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Sales , and Strategy .

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Vienna, Austria

Experience

May 2022 - Dec 2024

2 years 8 months

Vienna, Austria

General Manager & Senior Director DACH & Member of sennder’s Strategy Team

Sennder Deutschland GmbH

Developed and executed a comprehensive strategy for market expansion in Germany, driving revenue growth and profit. Increased Gross Profit (GP) by +330% and productivity by +22% over 2 years.
Led a cross-functional team of 13 managers with 90+ employees while managing a portfolio of 250+ customers with €85 M in revenue.
Cultivated a performance-driven and disciplined profit culture, emphasizing operational success, optimizing efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Monitored and managed budgets effectively to enhance financial performance and ensure optimal resource allocation, holding full P&L responsibility.
Spearheaded operations and led sales, account management, carrier management, and quality management teams, fostering cross-departmental collaboration, competitiveness, and accountability.
Provided strategic leadership and direction to a high-performance team, overseeing all aspects of team management, including recruitment, coaching, performance evaluation and offboarding.
Directly contributed to the strategic development and implementation of group activities as a core member of the corporate strategy team, actively shaping and executing initiatives to drive overall business growth and alignment across the organization.

Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

2 years 1 month

Austria

FTL Regional Director AT, DE & SK

Codognotto Austria GmbH

Led a team of three general managers and entities (AT, DE, SK) with full P&L responsibility and more than 50 employees in operations and sales.
Managed the Austrian GmbH on an interim basis, overseeing €50 M revenue and achieving a first-time profit (EBITA +2.5%) focusing on intermodal transportation between IT-PL (16 000 FTL/year) and road transportation within different corridors.
Collaborated on year-end financial closings and engaged in negotiations and communications with auditors and tax advisors to ensure compliance and financial accuracy.
Fostered a motivated, competitive, and productive work environment for employees.
Managed budgets and set targets ensuring cost-effectiveness and leveraged synergies to optimize resources effectively.
Implemented a reorganization of production lines and work processes to increase efficiency and productivity (intermodal transportation).
Negotiated business opportunities and contracts.
Mentored and coached managers to enhance target achievements.

Mar 2018 - Aug 2019

1 year 6 months

Group Change Manager Road & Intermodal

Codognotto Group S.p.A

Consulted and supported the COO and Board of Directors in all aspects of business decisions.
Designed and implemented group business intelligence, reporting and budgeting processes.
Led group development efforts, including new structures & hierarchies, implementing sales and operations strategies (e.g. corridor & roundtrip carrier management, tender management), and reorganizing offices and departments.
Trained managers and coached employees.
Designed and implemented the “Codognotto Academy” and led workshops for global sales and operations with customer participation (e.g. IKEA & Electrolux).
Analyzed and developed improvement plans for enhancing performance across various offices.
Engaged in frequent travel within Europe.

Dec 2013 - Jun 2017

3 years 7 months

Austria

Supply Chain Manager & Purchasing Manager

Conaxess Trade GmbH

Managed, organized, and led the supply chain management, quality management, and business development departments for the Austrian GmbH with annual revenue of €55 M.
Co-responsible for the implementation of a comprehensive company restructuring as part of an acquisition.
Led projects such as the outsourcing of warehouse operations, resulting in savings of €500 k per year while improving services towards customers and ensuring compliance with LMIV EU Nr. 1169/2011 for the entire portfolio of over 1000 FCMG SKUs.
Represented the enterprise towards international business partners and authorities.
Managed warehouse operations with a team of 25 employees and oversaw purchasing activities of €18 M annual revenue.

Aug 2004 - Nov 2013

9 years 4 months

Division Manager Poland – Italy Road & Intermodal

LKW Walter Internationale Transportorganisation AG

Managed and led the profit center PL-IT with responsibility for 10 employees and €14 M in revenue.
Conducted carrier and customer acquisitions, including approximately 300 business visits and negotiations.
Developed, projected and launched a new international connection/product from scratch between Poland and Italy.
Managed transports of 18 000 FTL (full truckload) per year in intermodal and road transportation.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Transportation and Food and Beverage.

Transportation

Food and Beverage

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Sales, Strategy, Procurement, and Project Management.

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Sales

Strategy

Procurement

Project Management

Summary

As a determined, customer-obsessed, and data-driven general manager with 20 years of experience, I have effectively managed and enhanced diverse teams across various industries including FMCG and Transportation. My expertise spans different types of organizations, from SMBs to family-driven businesses (PE), to large corporations and scale-up (VC). Throughout my journey, I’ve demonstrated a relentless commitment and a proven track record of driving sales, delivering positive results, and facilitating change through strategic decision-making, organizational restructuring, portfolio management, and team composition.

I’m an adaptable and decisive leader who is willing to roll up their sleeves to accelerate top-line revenue and deliver bottom-line profits.

Skills

Change Management
Financial Acumen
Leadership & Management
Team Management
Communication
Planning & Budgeting
Human Resources

Languages

German

Native

Polish

Native

English

Advanced

Italian

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

University of Applied Science Wiener Neustadt

Master of Arts in Business, Business Consulting & Leadership · Business Consulting & Leadership · Wiener Neustadt, Austria

Oct 2012 - Jun 2015

University of Applied Science Wiener Neustadt

Bachelor of Arts in Business, Business Consulting & Leadership · Business Consulting & Leadership · Wiener Neustadt, Austria

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Transportation 15.5 y

Avg length 3 y 9 m

Longest experience 9 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Austria)

Primary country Austria

Expertise

Recent roles General Manager & Senior Director DACH & Member of sennder’s Strategy Team, FTL Regional Director AT, DE & SK, Group Change Manager Road & Intermodal

Main industries Transportation, Food and Beverage

Main business areas Operations, Supply Chain Management, Sales

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Where is Rafał based?

Rafał is based in Vienna, Austria.

What languages does Rafał speak?

Rafał speaks the following languages: German (Native), Polish (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Rafał have?

Rafał has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Rafał has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 9 months. Note that Rafał may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Rafał be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Rafał would be well-suited for roles such as: General Manager & Senior Director DACH & Member of sennder’s Strategy Team, FTL Regional Director AT, DE & SK, Group Change Manager Road & Intermodal.

What is Rafał's latest experience?

Rafał's most recent position is General Manager & Senior Director DACH & Member of sennder’s Strategy Team at Sennder Deutschland GmbH.

What companies has Rafał worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Rafał has worked for Sennder Deutschland GmbH and Codognotto Austria GmbH.

Which industries is Rafał most experienced in?

Rafał is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Rafał most experienced in?

Rafał is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Sales. Rafał also has some experience in Strategy, Procurement, and Project Management.

Which industries has Rafał worked in recently?

Rafał has recently worked in industries like Transportation.

Which business areas has Rafał worked in recently?

Rafał has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Sales, and Strategy.

What is Rafał's education?

Rafał holds a Master in Business Consulting & Leadership from University of Applied Science Wiener Neustadt and a Bachelor in Business Consulting & Leadership from University of Applied Science Wiener Neustadt.

What is the availability of Rafał?

Rafał is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Rafał?

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