Robert Kuchar

Senior leader with experience in guiding operational and digital transformation across technology, logistics, and e-commerce sectors. Proven track record in driving business performance, cost optimization, and large-scale change initiatives. Combines strong background in operations, finance and IT with hands-on leadership of cross-functional teams and complex projects. Focused on building scalable systems, improving efficiency, and delivering measurable business outcomes and AI implementation.

COO at Fraus-Klett Publishing house (2025-03 – 2026-04)

• Led post-merger integration and end-to-end business transformation
• Accountable for operational performance, efficiency, and execution of company strategy
• Managed cross-functional operations (product, IT, content, finance) with focus on scalability, automatization and digitalization
• Driven transition from print-based business model to digital-first revenue streams and products
• Led development of unified digital ecosystem (LMS, APIs, platforms) to support growth and product innovation
• Implemented automation across key business processes (content production, order management, finance reporting)
• Automatization of data workflow saving 8 hrs. of administration work per week
• New CRM and e-shop increase 3% of revenue
• Introduced performance-driven management (KPIs, reporting, process transparency) across departments
• Aligned local execution with German HQ strategy and stakeholder expectations
• Partial P&L responsibility (revenue, cost base, margin)

CIO & Head of PMO at Brink's Cash Solutions CZ a.s. (2023-09 – 2025-04)

• Defined and executed IT and project governance strategy aligned with business objectives
• Led IT, infrastructure, and PMO functions, managing internal team and external vendors
• Responsible for IT budget planning, cost control, and investment prioritization
• Delivered strategic projects focused on cost optimization, operational efficiency, and innovation
• Reporting automatization instead of 2 FTE
• Paper less ROI 400k CZK per year
• Ops operations change ROI 170k CZK per month
• Established PMO governance, standardization, and performance tracking across projects
• Acted as a key partner to business leadership in aligning technology with fin. and ops. goals
• Led cross-functional initiatives across operations, finance, and IT with focus on risk and capacity management

Business Optimization Lead at Rohlik.cz (2022-04 – 2023-02)

• Led strategic project Rohlik Points, including design, implementation, and scaling framework
• P&L in 5 months turned around loss of 1 mil CZK to 300k CZK profit per month
• Drove cost optimization initiatives and implemented lean processes across operations
• Contributed to pricing, promotions, and marketing strategy to improve business performance
• Built and implemented CRM based on customer insights and operational data
• Focused on improving unit economics and customer lifecycle value

Head of AlzaBox & HomeBox Projects at Alza.cz (2020-03 – 2022-04)

• Led team of 40 FTE across CZ, SK, HU; responsible for development of 2000+ AlzaBoxes
• Managed end-to-end projects: location contracting, HW/SW development, installation, service
• Controlled budget, tenders, negotiations with external partners, and safety compliance

Operations Manager at PPL CZ & DHL SK (2015-11 – 2020-02)

• Delivered logistics and operations projects from business case to execution (new depots, hubs, tech upgrades)
• Introduced innovations: e-operations, route planning SW, new fleet, scanners & devices
• Managed 5 direct reports and 28 indirect, responsible for investments, budgeting, and performance reporting (introduced Business Score Card)
• Key contact for suppliers (VanRiet, Zebra, Proglove) and cooperation with University of Economics

Coordinator for EU Funding Programs at Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (2013 – 2015)

Ph.D. in Economics of Sport – University of Economics, Prague (2013 – 2020)

Semester abroad – Massey University

M.Sc. in Business Administration & Management – University of Economics, Prague (2008 – 2013)

Semester abroad – Caplan College