JUSTINAS VANAGAS
Senior Business Executive | Growth & Transformation | Led Expansion Into 10+ Markets
Vilnius, Lithuania,57
Summary
Dynamic leader with over 20 years of experience in project management and operational oversight, driving innovation across diverse sectors. I managed complex projects, ensuring the timing and budget limits. My expertise in operations streamlining helped companies reach higher efficiency without losing employee involvement. I am passionate about leveraging technology to improve daily operations and minimize routine tasks, with a strong foundation in the financial services market and business processes. My commitment is always to deliver great results and build strong client relationships.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Projects and Support
Crediti Rivus, UAB
12.2017 - Current
- Responsible for the implementation of business management systems for non-bank sector clients, facilitating smooth transitions from legacy systems or even MS Excel.
- Enhanced customer training and support processes, ensuring continuous improvement, smooth operation of newly installed modules, and effective malfunction management.
- Expanded company reach from a single client in the Baltic to global sales of the Lendstream system across various markets, which tripled the company's annual return.
Co-founder/Managing Director
Smart Mix LT, UAB
11.2012 - 04.2016
- Managed daily operations of the company.
- Streamlined operational workflows, resulting in a 20% improvement in the delivery times of marketing materials.
- Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets, and measuring results.
- Despite fierce competition, we maintained strong customer relationships with major retail and pharmacy market participants in Lithuania.
Co-founder/Head of Production
Amberplastic, UAB
03.2008 - 10.2011
- Oversaw production operations, ensuring delivery dates and quality across manufacturing processes.
- Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Closely cooperated with the production team to streamline workflows to enhance output and minimize waste, which is a major environmental issue for the composites industry.
- Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement ERP system and ISO practices in production management.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
Head of Sales
The Baltic-American Enterprise Fund
10.2000 - 01.2007
- Supported the mass launch to the market of a new financial product - mortgage loans, which were not available to customers in the Baltic countries before.
- Established and led the first mortgage broker chain in the Baltic market, focusing on major cities and towns in Lithuania.
- Developed strategic sales initiatives that drove market penetration and the 'AmCredit' brand recognition in a fast-developing financial services landscape.
Education
Masters degree - banking
01.2000
Bachelor - economics
01.1998
Skills
- Digital transformation
- Partnership development
- International expansion
- Team collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Strategic planning
- New business launch
- Business development
- Business planning
- Negotiation
- Project management
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Russian
Advanced (C1)
C1
Lithuanian
Native
Native
Hobbies and Interests
- Custom-made interior appliances and furniture
- Photography
References
William C. Schaub, Direct Mortgage Capital, william.c.schaub@dmcbonds.com, +37120190277
Certification
PMP
Timeline
Head of Projects and Support - Crediti Rivus, UAB
12.2017 - Current
Co-founder/Managing Director - Smart Mix LT, UAB
11.2012 - 04.2016
Co-founder/Head of Production - Amberplastic, UAB
03.2008 - 10.2011
Head of Sales - The Baltic-American Enterprise Fund
10.2000 - 01.2007
Vilniaus Universitetas (VU) - Masters degree, banking
Vilniaus Universitetas (VU) - Bachelor, economics