Kornel Staub

Strategic Key Account & Business Development Leader | Trusted Partner to C-Level | Driving Growth Across Europe | Clean Tech & Industrial Markets

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

Business leader with a strategic mindset and operational drive, experienced in scaling organizations, growing revenue, and leading culturally diverse teams across functions. I specialize in commercial growth, customer-centric solutions, and cross-border collaboration. I've delivered results across sales, finance, marketing, and operations—driving execution that aligns with strategic goals in both scale-up and corporate settings. Known for building trust, simplifying complexity, and leading with clarity and accountability. Key strengths – Strategic business development and key account leadership – Commercial planning and finance collaboration – Cross-functional team leadership and transformation – Experience from early-stage ventures to global B2B organizations – Passion for sustainability, long-term investing, and building values-driven partnerships I thrive where strategy meets execution, and where people and purpose matter as much as results. Let’s connect if you're building something bold and sustainable.

Experience

  • Strategic Key Account Manager at Vitalo Group
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  • European Business Development Manager - Last Mile Delivery at Addax Motors
    Dec 2020 - Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 8 mos

  • Diversey (Full-time · 14 yrs 7 mos)
    • Global Project Manager - Strategic Accounts
      Jan 2018 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Sales Operations Leader - Central Eastern Europe
      Jan 2013 - Dec 2017 · 5 yrs

    • Finance Manager
      Jan 2008 - Dec 2012 · 5 yrs

  • Intern - Operational Research at Export Credits Guarantee Department (ECGD)
    Jun 2004 - Sep 2004 · 4 mos

  • Intern - Strategic Planning at Credit Suisse
    Jun 2003 - Aug 2003 · 3 mos