Pavel Ryukhov - Strategy & Operations Advisor

Q: Where is Pavel based?

Pavel is based in Düsseldorf, Germany .

Q: What languages does Pavel speak?

Pavel speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Pavel have?

Pavel has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Pavel has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 4 months . Note that Pavel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Pavel's latest experience?

Pavel's most recent position is Strategy & Operations Advisor at Management consultancy services .

Q: What companies has Pavel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Pavel has worked for Management consultancy services , Ledo Supermarkt , and METRO AG .

Q: Which industries is Pavel most experienced in?

Pavel is most experienced in industries like Retail , Information Technology (IT) , and Manufacturing . Pavel also has some experience in Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Pavel most experienced in?

Pavel is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Sales . Pavel also has some experience in Logistics , Information Technology (IT) , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Pavel worked in recently?

Pavel has recently worked in industries like Retail , Information Technology (IT) , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Pavel worked in recently?

Pavel has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Information Technology (IT) , and Project Management .

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Düsseldorf, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 2 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Strategy & Operations Advisor

Management consultancy services

Pricing & category management assessment for a leading Berlin-based marketplace
Retail market entry strategy for a new player in the Central Asian market (store format description, economics, processes)
Operational audit of a nonfood discounter chain in Eastern Europe
AI OSA (On-shelf-Availabiliy) improvement project for a hypermarket chain
Service level improvement project in the unit of technical maintenance of power machines producer in the DACH region
5 workshops "Data-Driven Retailing", delivered to top-managers of retail chains in Central Asia & Eastern Europe
Product development advisory for an AI-based store inventory management solutions company in Sweden

Apr 2024 - Dec 2024

9 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim CEO & COO

Ledo Supermarkt

Ledo Supermarkt is a regional supermarket chain operating in Berlin and Brandenburg, specializing in high-quality fresh fish, caviar, and meat products.
With a strong focus on serving customers from diverse international backgrounds, Ledo Supermarkt provides a grocery shopping experience tailored to multicultural needs.
Building and leading the core management team.
Establishing and optimizing operational processes and management accounting.
Developing a comprehensive KPI system to monitor and improve performance.
Direct collaboration with business owners to align strategy and execution.
Achieved +35% LFL growth in business performance.
Introduced out-of-store delivery through Wolt, expanding customer reach and convenience.
Introduced budgeting for the management team.
Opened two additional supermarkets, and prepared the opening for another one in Q1 2025.
Completed preparations to transition to a new inventory and checkout system.

Jan 2019 - Apr 2024

5 years 4 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Head of Global Store Operations

METRO AG

International Functional Leader for all store operations functions in 26 markets of Europe and Asia
Project management of cross-functional projects touching stores' functions
Head of center of store retail & wholesale operations expertise with steering and consulting on operational KPIs and process improvement of Operations Directors (C-Level) and Board -1 level managers
Retail IT systems steering committee member (ERP & POS)
Project manager for “Digital Operations” transformation project by bringing back-office operations processes onto a digital platform with stores’ ERP upgrade, messenger, and task-manager deployment
Rollout of digital operations project to 20K+ employees with productivity growth of multiple use cases up to 50%
Checkout roadmap implementation with tripled growth of self-service solutions
Prepared and rolled out operational blueprints for 12 core processes to all business units of Metro AG
Trained 40+ senior operations managers within an international development program

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

Düsseldorf, Germany

Head of Customer Services and Logistics

Metro AG

P&L responsibility for Metro AG internal broker of own brands logistics and supply operations with shipments to all Metro/Makro units in Europe and Asian countries
Managed 6 customer relationship managers and order-processing managers
Contract responsibility for 2 third-party platforms (ambient in Italy & deep frozen in the Netherlands)
Achieved growth of operations by 150%
Successfully transferred operations to the new deep-frozen logistics contractor
Completed investigation and reduced the claims ledger from 2000+ cases only to fresh claims
Collected 90%+ of 1–3 years old debts from customers

Jan 2012 - Dec 2017

6 years

Moscow, Russian Federation

Director, Store Operations Division, Member of the Commercial Board of the country

Metro Cash & Carry Russia

Defined long-term strategy of operations for 14,000 employees
Improved store & logistics processes
Developed short- and mid-term commercial plans associated with the store performance budget costs
Managed operational projects with P&L responsibility for 100 stores, €5 billion sales, €250 million EBITDA
Integrated a former Real hypermarket into Metro Cash & Carry organization (operations, engineering & IT) when Real exited Russia
Significantly reduced costs (€30+ million) for store maintenance, IT contracts, manpower and introduced new store structures
Realized shop-in-shop MediaMarkt project, leading to the opening of joint points-of-sale in all Metro stores (operations & IT responsibility)

Jan 2004 - Dec 2012

9 years

Management positions in Store and Sales Operations

Metro Cash & Carry Russia

Held various management positions in store and sales operations across Moscow and regional cities

Jan 2003 - Dec 2004

2 years

Key Account Manager (7 regional retail chains)

Procter & Gamble

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Retail (23 years), Information Technology (1 year), Manufacturing (1 year), and Professional Services (1 year).

Retail

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Operations (21 years), Project Management (11 years), Sales (10 years), Logistics (7 years), Information Technology (5.5 years), and Supply Chain Management (3 years).

Operations

Project Management

Sales

Logistics

Information Technology

Supply Chain Management

Summary

Senior retail executive with expertise in national and international markets, possessing extensive experience in general administration, store operations, logistics, efficiency maximization, and cross-functional project management.

Languages

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2023 - Present

TU Darmstadt

PhD-Candidate · Darmstadt, Germany

Murmansk State Technical University

Manager / Specialist in Management with distinction · Management · Murmansk, Russian Federation

Antwerp Management School

Executive Master of Business Administration with distinction · Business Administration · Antwerp, Belgium

Profile

Created

December 2025

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Where is Pavel based?

Pavel is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.

What languages does Pavel speak?

Pavel speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Pavel have?

Pavel has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Pavel has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 4 months. Note that Pavel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Pavel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Pavel would be well-suited for roles such as: Strategy & Operations Advisor, Interim CEO & COO, Head of Global Store Operations.

What is Pavel's latest experience?

Pavel's most recent position is Strategy & Operations Advisor at Management consultancy services.

What companies has Pavel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Pavel has worked for Management consultancy services, Ledo Supermarkt, and METRO AG.

Which industries is Pavel most experienced in?

Pavel is most experienced in industries like Retail, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing. Pavel also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Pavel most experienced in?

Pavel is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Sales. Pavel also has some experience in Logistics, Information Technology (IT), and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Pavel worked in recently?

Pavel has recently worked in industries like Retail, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Pavel worked in recently?

Pavel has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Information Technology (IT), and Project Management.

What is Pavel's education?

Pavel holds a Doctorate from TU Darmstadt and a Master in Business Administration from Antwerp Management School.

What is the availability of Pavel?

Pavel is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Pavel?

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