Zsolt Keresztes

Regional executive responsible for operations, procurement, sustainability, investment planning and organisational capability across 13 European markets with revenue approaching €200 million. Leading operational excellence, strategic sourcing, sustainability transformation and capital investment programmes. Driving performance, growth, resilience and customer value while supporting acquisitions, new unit launches and cross-country development initiatives.

Led an international manufacturing and supply chain organisation serving nearly 20 countries with full responsibility for strategy, operations, finance, procurement, logistics, HR and business transformation. Doubled revenue, improved productivity by 30%, developed new business capabilities, implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365 and led investments supporting growth, automation and operational excellence.

Led one of the group's most complex manufacturing operations with responsibility for production, engineering, quality, maintenance, planning and technical development. Managed European engineering activities across multiple locations, delivered 30% productivity improvement, supported capacity expansion, SAP implementation, automation projects and operational excellence initiatives.

Managed and developed an international supplier network across Southeast Europe and North Africa. Responsible for supplier strategy, capability development, quality, delivery performance, compliance and risk management. Led supplier improvement programmes, sourcing evaluations, audits and qualification of new production partners to strengthen competitiveness, flexibility and supply chain resilience.

MBA focused on strategic leadership, business development, corporate strategy, financial management and organisational transformation. Research focused on the impact of Lean Management on SME competitiveness, process innovation and digital maturity.

Advanced studies in industrial engineering, manufacturing systems, process optimisation, quality management and technology-driven operational improvement. Thesis focused on Industry 4.0 applications and competitiveness.

Engineering and management studies focused on international manufacturing, sourcing, product development, production systems and supply chain management. Thesis addressed organisational transformation and team-based production models.