Lukas Benes Email & Phone Number

Czechia

Prague / Remote

As a self-employed contractor, I provide advisory services as part of the ongoing transformation of Groupon, collaborating closely with their Transformation Team. My role involves the ideation, creation, and implementation of key processes that facilitate organizational change, as well as overseeing various IT projects to ensure successful execution and alignment with Groupon’s strategic objectives.I work independently, bringing innovative solutions to the table and leading critical projects that drive process improvement and operational efficiency. My expertise supports Groupon and other clients in navigating complex transformation efforts with measurable, long-term results.Key responsibilities include:1) Providing advisory services as part of Groupon's Transformation Team2) Leading the development and implementation of business-critical processes3) Overseeing IT projects from initiation to completion4) Facilitating collaboration across cross-functional teams and stakeholders5) Delivering strategic solutions aligned with transformation goalsAs an external contractor, I maintain full autonomy in my approach, while contributing to the success of transformation initiatives for Groupon and other clients.

Orchard, Singapore

France / Singapore

• Managed development of website and improvements of customer journey of letsprospr.com build on Webflow CMS. • Designed and executed onboarding processes of influencers to Prospr. Collaborated on UX and value chain development.

Brno, South Moravia, Czechia

• Analysed and proposed decision for future strategic development (decision ~€500k) using NPV analysis• Negotiated with minority shareholders during stock repurchase scheme (Personal impact 0.2 % out of 8 % total)• Planned installation of solar panels including revenue projections, supplier selection and proposal of optimal location. Planning resulted in placement of a €800k order of solar panels and supporting technologies

Brno, South Moravia, Czechia

• Directed production of marketing videos shot on FPV drone and social media marketing campaign which brought in €8k in sales• Led a team of 3 to entirely redesign company’s website, improving responsiveness of website & increasing visits by 400%

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Led over 1850 sales meetings and created customer relationships, devised strategies how to tackle neighbourhoods using SalesRabbit, collected information to increase social capital in future meetings• Maintained high intensity (13h/day, 6 days/week) self-organised sales activity, performed over 150 "calls" a day, 30 meetings a day, generated over $9k in revenue

Hlavní Město Praha, Česká Republika

• Analysed Czech startup market & co-managed database of over 1000 startups; organised 2 startup incubators to identify 3 strategic partners in collaboration with 2 Deloitte departments; created process flowchart and shared it w/ Deloitte teams in Slovakia & Estonia• Planned and executed KidsXO event to educate children from business partners and socially disadvantaged families with accompanying networking dinner. Led team of over 20; total budget of event was US$50k; attendance of 150 children & 75 adults

Master'S In Management

Activities and Societies: . • Co-Founder and MIM vice president of INSEAD Whiskey Club • Served on the MIM Student Council co-managing.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Bachelor'S Degree, Business/Managerial Economics, Final Exams Grade B, Thesis Grade A