tom kereszti

tom kereszti

C level Leader - Transforming companies and people to success,

San Diego CA
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Summary

I strive to make a difference in people’s lives and the companies they work for. As a leader, it’s essential I mentor and equip teams to assure their success. I’m results oriented with 20+ years of diverse experience working with multinational consumer goods companies.My leadership style is best suited for high growth and turnaround environments.

Experience

2005 Jan - 2017 Dec
Founder - independent consultant
John Maxwell Group / San Diego ca
John Maxwell Group is the most recognized leadership development

company in the world.

Certified Leadership Coach, Keynote Speaker, & Corporate Trainer. Transform people and companies into leaders through workshops, seminars, keynote speaking, and coaching. Empower clients’ personal and professional growth through coaching and practical application of leadership methods.

2004 Jan - 2016 May
Founder CEO
Cafe Razzi / San Francisco
Café Razzi is the premier Italian Espresso & coffee

distributor for offices, hotels, restaurants show rooms & salons.

·Founded compay and formed alliances necessary to support business growth. With powerful, globally recognized brands Lavazza, Segafredo, Chock Full O'Nuts, Mighty Leaf, & Ghirardelli and complete range of espresso, coffee, tea, and cocoa more than 1000 customers enjoy our products each day. Divested from company in 2016.

2001 Jan - 2014 Jan
CEO - International Division
Strauss Group / Amsterdam NL

Based inIsrael, this $1B FMCG foods company controlled by the Strauss family has JV’s with Danone, Unilever & Pepsi.

CEO – Elite International– Netherlands – International HQ

Reported to the CEO of Strauss Group and headed all international operations of branded coffee & coffee related products and services primarily in the emerging markets of Central & Eastern Europe and Latin America.With net sales in excess of $350M and commercial & manufacturing operations in 12+ countries, Elite International employed 2000+ employees.

1996 Jan - 2001 Jan
General Manager - Director
Reckitt Benckiser / England, Mexico, Czech Republic

ReckittBenckiser is Fortune 500 and the world’s largest household cleaning company operating in 100+ countries.

Director – Global Business Improvements – United Kingdom – Corporate HQ

Reported to the CEO & EVP of Information Systems and managed the $5+B global merger process of ReckittBenckiser. Consulted with and enabled independent professional teams to establish new business processes in commercial, operational & back office competencies.

General Manager - Mexico

Reported to the V.P. of Americas and led Benckiser’s first Latin American and first new market entry as a public company.

General Manager - Czech & Slovak Republics

Reported to the V.P. of Eastern Europe and turned around Benckiser’s stagnating and non-profitable local subsidiary to lucrative status.

1995 Jan - 1996 Jan
General Manager
Philips Electronics / Budapest Hungary

Royal Philips Electronics is eighth on Fortune's list of global top 30 electronics corporations. Philips is active in about 60 businesses, varying from consumer electronics to domestic appliances, and from security systems to semiconductors.

General Manager - Consumer Products - Hungary

Reported to the CEO of Philips Hungary and restructured and aligned with the local market, the consumer electronics & domestic appliances division of Philips Electronics Hungarian subsidiary. Attained market leadership in numerous market segments resulting in year on year net sales growth of 161%.

1990 Jan - 1995 Jan
General Manager
Colgate Palmolive / Budapest Hungary / New York

Colgate-Palmolive is a Fortune 500 consumer products powerhouse, operates in over 200 world markets and is leader in Oral Care, Personal Care, Household Surface Care, Fabric Care and Pet Nutrition categories.

General Manager - Hungary

Led successful startup of a new company in Hungary, Colgate Palmolive's lead country in the Eastern European Division.

Corporate & Subsidiary Management Positions – USA

Held various managerial positions of increasing responsibility in all critical commercial and operational competencies with strategic and tactical implications. Located in New York corporate headquarters & different geographies.

Education

PINY
BSME
Pace UniversityLubin School of Business
MBA

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