Adam Bakowski
Available for CEO/COO roles in scale-ups and high-growth tech companies.
Proven P&L leader with a track record of scaling digital platforms, driving operational excellence, and delivering measurable shareholder value in PE-backed environments.
Selected achievements from my CEO and board-level roles in PE-backed tech, SaaS, and data platform companies. Each case demonstrates operational scale, shareholder value creation, and measurable impact.
As CEO of IPH with full P&L accountability, I built Eurocash Group's data monetization platform for retail and FMCG sectors. Platform delivery significantly increased Eurocash’s data monetization capability and strategic market value, establishing a new digital revenue stream for the Group
Key achievements:
• Built data aggregation platform: 12,000+ points of sale, 140+ brands
• Launched strategic partnership with Deloitte for enterprise data monetization
• Achieved full-scale implementation in just 18 months – a record timeline in the Polish retail & FMCG sector
Completed transition in October 2025.
Telematics Technologies
2017 – 2023
As co-founder and CEO, I led Telematics Technologies’ transformation into Poland’s leading provider of insurance telematics, fleet analytics, and digital navigation. I was fully responsible for company strategy, P&L, investor relations, and all day-to-day operations including sales, product development, IT, and marketing.
Strategic partnerships with major insurers and telcos (PZU Group, Orange, Play, Plus, T-Mobile) secured dominant market positioning and defensible competitive advantages in the Polish telematics sector. I expanded the company’s SaaS offering for fleet telematics and analytics, and built a long-term partnership with PZU Group (36% market share), delivering crash detection and usage-based insurance services driven by machine learning analytics—with over 500,000 policies sold and 100,000 crash detection end users.
Developed proprietary IoT hardware and AI-driven crash reconstruction algorithms, building scalable IP assets and entry barriers for competitors. Scaled our digital platforms to more than 1 million monthly users across B2B and B2C verticals, securing distribution partnerships with all major mobile operators.
Performance and operational scale delivered a successful PE exit, attracting leading funds and creating substantial shareholder value. Company recognized by Ptolemus and Berg as the telematics leader in Central and Eastern Europe.
I remain a shareholder and serve as Supervisory Board Member, supporting portfolio transition and strategic roadmap for Telematics Technologies post-exit.
Naviexpert
2012–2017
As CEO, I led the repositioning of Naviexpert into Poland’s premium navigation and digital map platform, combining B2C subscriptions, B2B licensing, and strategic OEM partnerships. I was fully responsible for company strategy, operations, finance, sales, marketing, and investor relations.
During my tenure, I scaled the team from 20 to over 60 employees and drove the company’s transformation into a profitable, fast-growing asset in the leading CEE private equity fund MCI’s portfolio. Key to this growth was the execution of distribution partnerships with Orange, T-Mobile, Plus, and Play, expanding the subscription base from under 100k to 600k monthly active users.
I led a comprehensive turnaround—launching cost-saving data licensing agreements (reducing costs by over 10%), driving EBITDA margin improvement from negative to 34%, and introducing modern hiring and onboarding practices. Our sharpened commercial approach and improved internal culture addressed high staff turnover and unlocked high-performance delivery.
In 2017, I led the equity transaction process that delivered a x15 return on investment for MCI—marking the second-highest exit in the fund’s history and creating substantial shareholder value.
Onet.pl
2006–2012
Joining Onet—Poland’s largest internet portal—in a mid-level role, I quickly progressed to Director of Video & Entertainment, leading a 70+ person team and holding full P&L responsibility for one of the portal’s fastest-growing digital businesses.
I built and scaled new digital verticals—from gaming and lifestyle media to VOD—transforming early-stage concepts into revenue-generating units. I led the creation and launch of Onet VOD, writing the business plan, closing global content deals (BBC, Warner Bros, Sony, Universal), and securing mass-market distribution (notably the Coca-Cola campaign with 70 million co-branded bottles).
Within 18 months, Onet VOD reached 5 million users, achieved positive EBITDA, and gained national industry recognition. My leadership covered end-to-end delivery: strategy, product development, execution, and financial performance.
This chapter at Onet culminated at the executive table, where I helped shape the company’s digital roadmap—laying the foundation for my future CEO and scale-up leadership roles by combining entrepreneurial drive with operational discipline.
Strategic Advisor & Board Member
2023 - Current
Actively serving as a board member and strategic advisor to high-growth ventures in the tech, mobility, marine technology, and dual-use/defense sectors.
Responsible for supporting investor negotiations, growth strategy, operational scaling, and commercial partnerships across both scale-ups and portfolio companies.
Key mandates include:
Model-Art: Strategic Advisor — leading investor negotiations for maritime and defense technology expansion, enabling commercial partnerships for rigid inflatable boats (RIB) and unmanned surface vehicle (USV) platforms.
Telematics Technologies: Supervisory Board Member — supporting portfolio transition, strategic roadmap, and continued value creation post-exit.
Trusted by founders, investors, and PE funds for strategic clarity, discipline-driven execution, and hands-on support in complex, high-stakes environments.
What I Bring to the Table
Strategic & Operational Leadership — Proven CEO/Board track record in scaling tech, SaaS, data platforms, and PE-backed businesses. Delivered profitable growth, full P&L accountability, and successful exits.
Data Platforms & Digital Growth — Architected data monetization engines in retail/FMCG (12,000+ POS, 140+ brands). Led end-to-end product development, go-to-market, and commercial traction.
Complex B2B Sales & Partnerships — Negotiated high-stake deals with telcos, insurers, and global tech partners. Built scalable SaaS, hybrid, and revenue-share models; experienced in enterprise sales cycles, ecosystem strategy, and value-based pricing.
Board & Advisory Mandates — Support scaling ventures across tech, mobility, and industry. Focus on product-market fit, rapid growth, and long-term value creation. Trusted operator for strategic clarity and execution.
M&A Execution & Shareholder Strategy — Led full-cycle M&A, due diligence, post-deal integration. Delivered successful PE exits (e.g., x20 ROI), advised on minority stake sales, and negotiated complex deal terms.
Let’s connect adambakowski@gmail.com