KL

I am a results-driven Chief Operations Executive with 10+ years of experience leading large-scale fulfilment and logistics teams across the Baltic states.

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I am a results-driven Chief Operations Executive with 10+ years of experience leading large-scale fulfilment and logistics teams across the Baltic states.

I excel in warehousing, last-mile, and store operations, driving process automation and building cross-functional teams that deliver measurable cost, speed, and quality improvements. I am known for hands-on leadership, strategic execution, and continuous improvement in high-volume retail environments.

  • 5 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Languages

  • LithuanianFluent
  • RussianFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Software & Internet
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Wholesale & Distribution

Work experience· 5 roles

Chief Operating Officer · Kesko Senukai DigitalJul 2023 – Jun 2025 · 2 yrs

Oversee end-to-end ecommerce operations across Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, leading 6 direct managers and a 30-member operations team covering warehousing, logistics, packaging, and retail fulfilment, including reverse operations. Directed process standardization across 3 markets, reducing cost-to-serve and operational variance. Implemented data-driven KPI dashboards, increasing operational unit productivity and improving transparency. Led cross-functional teams to optimize warehousing, last-mile, store operations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Operations Development & Stock Availability Manager · Kesko Senukai DigitalJan 2023 – Jun 2023 · 6 mos

Managed a 10-person process and stock team responsible for forecasting, replenishment, and operations process optimization. Enhanced forecasting accuracy and stock turnover through automation and data alignment. Reduced excess inventory, freeing up working capital.

Operations Development Manager · Rimi BalticAug 2019 – Dec 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

Owned pilots rollout of in-store technology solutions and acted as a functional link between IT and business teams. Delivered successful tech pilots across 3 Baltic markets, driving measurable improvements in operations efficiency and governance.

Operations System Development Expert · Rimi BalticJul 2018 – Jul 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo
Project Specialist · Rimi LithuaniaMay 2017 – Jun 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

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