Karel PELAN

Country Manager at IWG

Prague, Czechia

About

Specialties / Core Competencies: Country Management | General Management | P&L Responsibility | Digital & Operational Transformation | Corporate Strategy | B2B & B2C Strategies | Business Development & Scaling | Network Expansion | Process Integration | Change Management | Global Standards Implementation | Public Affairs & Government Relations | CSR & Sustainability | High-Level Negotiation | Crisis Management. Industry Expertise: Real Estate, Facility Management, B2B Services, FMCG.

Experience

  • Country Manager at IWG plc
    Feb 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 5 mos

    Fully accountable for the CZ P&L and overall country operations, acting as the primary local leader. Reporting directly to CEE/EMEA HQ, I lead cross-functional teams to drive strategic business development and sales, rapid network expansion, and operational excellence. Responsible for country P&L financial performance, managing budgets, and successfully implementing global corporate standards across the local markets.

  • Business Development & Service Excellence Centre Director at ISS Facility Services s.r.o.
    Feb 2011 - Jan 2014 · 3 yrs

    Executive leader steering large-scale change management and operational transformation projects across the CZ & SK markets. Directed the localization of global company standards and implemented innovative B2B business solutions. Consolidating company know-how, I led process integration and developed high-value propositions for key customer segments to drive service excellence and competitive advantage.

  • Business Development Director at Sodexo Pass
    Sep 2000 - Jan 2011 · 10 yrs 5 mos

    Driving corporate strategy and aggressive B2B market expansion across CZ & SK. Spearheaded high-level Public Affairs, Government Relations, and Stakeholder Management. Successfully built strategic alliances, identified new business opportunities, and executed large-scale commercial projects and new business models that significantly scaled regional operations

  • Brand & Trade Marketing Manager at Johnson & Johnson
    Jun 1997 - Aug 2000 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Managed full budget and commercial performance for brand portfolios across the CZ & SK markets. Fostered cross-functional synergy between sales and marketing teams to execute robust trade marketing strategies, optimize Key Account Management (KAM), and drive measurable market share growth.