József Németh

CB Hungaria Kft is a strategic partner of CarbBiome Italia. An Italy based international startup that is working on a soil health management system that might change land cultivation as we know it today.

• Managed a seafood company with a wholesale, retail, e-commers and restaurant segment of over 100 employees producing an annual revenue of $15 million. • Directed the company's mission, vision, and strategic goals, aligning with market trends and customer needs, while leading brand positioning and steering the organization through pandemic-era challenges to deliver exceptional financial performance. o Result: Achieved Retail growth 2X, e-commers growth 20X. • Oversaw the remodeling of the flagship retail store and the buildout of the company’s new restaurant, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. • Directed cross-functional teams (40 people) to successfully launch new product lines, increasing market share and brand visibility. • Reshaped entire upper management team, hired new talents. Selected achievements • Implemented cost-saving initiatives and streamlined operations. Reconfigured how online orders got packed. Renegotiated shipping fees. Changed how shipping and cleaning supplies was used, stored and purchased. Restructured drivers schedule, eliminated overtime. o Result: Achieved a 15% reduction in overall operating expenses. Approx. $400K/ year • Managed contracts and negotiated with local and state governing bodies on a regular basis. o Result: Saved over $2 million in the term of the contracts.

• Oversaw wholesale and retail department heads, sales management and CFO's progress of work. • Retrained operation management team on workplace safety protocols and switched to a new Workers Comp carrier. o Result: Saved over $100k in the first year on our insurance bill. • Created an inclusive, safe company culture that led to higher employee retention in a "safe for all environment". • Optimized wholesale operations by reorganizing delivery routes, and days of operation. o Result: Achieved over 25% payroll cost savings and reduced employee turnover from 12% per year to 8%.

• Managed month-end close process, including financial statement preparation and variance analysis, to provide accurate and timely financial reporting. • Implemented internal controls and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safeguard company assets. • Implemented industry leading accounting and inventory management system companywide.

• Led and managed a high-volume, fine dining Italian restaurant, optimizing daily operations. • Revamped staff training programs, elevating service standards and driving a measurable improvement in customer experience.

• Operated a high volume, casual Greek restaurant concept in a corporate setting. Led and managed a 45 people team. • Managed monthly P&L for corporate office and maintained communication with stakeholders. • Negotiated deals with all local food and beverage vendors and strategically reviewed the suppliers’ portfolio monthly. Selected achievement • Improved back of the house inventory procedure. That resulted higher level of transparency and 3% savings in food cost.

• Led a fine dining establishment featuring healthy Californian cuisine with French influence. Selected achievement • Managed the process of sales growth from $1.8 million to 2.7 million within two years.

• Worked as a liaison between service manager, customers and truck mechanic, in one of the largest truck repair shops in New York State. • Also worked as a certified vehicle inspector for the State of NY. • Improved/reinvented how the company’s 500 + vehicle rental fleet got scheduled for mandatory maintenance service. That resulted more efficient work for the techs and smoother customer service experience.