About Monika
I am a Change Management Consultant who helps organizations turn strategy into execution — especially during periods of transformation, disruption, or rapid growth. With 15+ years of leadership experience across media, telecommunications, consumer goods, and international markets, I specialize in delivering measurable results through clear structure, strong stakeholder engagement, and disciplined change methodology.
Lithuanian
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Amsterdam (up to 50km)
Experience
- Simplified StartChange Management Consultant/ Food, wholesale, services, media companiesCONSULTING AND AUDITSJanuary 2022 - Today (4 years and 5 months)Vilnius, Lithuania- Led end-to-end change programs for multi-country digital, cloud, and operating model transformations, aligning strategy with execution.- Conducted change impact and readiness assessments, identifying affected roles, processes, capabilities, and risks.- Developed integrated Change Management Plans covering stakeholder engagement, communication, risk/resistance management, and adoption roadmaps.- Performed stakeholder analysis and tailored engagement strategies for executives, managers, operational teams, and external partners.- Designed and executed structured communication strategies, including leadership messaging, briefings, FAQs, and change narratives.- Advised senior leaders on messaging, sequencing, and escalation to maintain trust and momentum during transitions.- Facilitated executive alignment sessions, leadership workshops, and employee engagement forums to drive behavioral change.- Designed and delivered training and capability-building initiatives for adoption, role-based enablement, and leader-as-sponsor development.- Established metrics for change adoption, readiness, and communication effectiveness, adjusting strategies based on feedback and adoption indicators.- Partnered with HR, IT, and Operations to coordinate change activities and ensure consistent execution across countries and functions.
- Vilandra | Wholesale CompanyCEORETAIL (LARGE RETAILERS)January 2019 - January 2022 (3 years)Vilnius, Lithuania- Led a major business turnaround, restoring profitability and increasing profits fivefold in three years.- Strengthened and maintained existing ISO 9001 compliance, significantly enhancing operational processes and ensuring strict adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements across the highly regulated pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics supply chain. This resulted in strong acknowledgments from business partners for perfectly managed operations.- Implemented a company-wide data management system, consolidating fragmented data into a single trusted source, which improved decision-making and efficiency.- Prepared IT architecture transformation plans, aligning business operations with future digital and data-driven needs.- Directed organizational restructuring and customer strategy revamp, delivering sustainable revenue growth (+17%).- Significantly strengthened corporate culture and employee engagement (+75%) while expanding operations in Latvia and Estonia.
- Viasat ASCountry Commercial ManagerTELECOMMUNICATIONSJanuary 2016 - January 2018 (2 years)Vilnius, Lithuania- Led strategic planning and execution for a complex M&A and post-merger tech transformation, successfully integrating 35 time-sensitive projects under strict governance and clear instructions from new shareholders (USA finance fund).- Prepared and managed the full M&A transition, including aligning diverse teams, integrating new processes and culture, and managing relationships with new shareholders, demonstrating high Stakeholder Relations Management capability.- Directed organizational restructuring, sales reorganization, and IT transformation initiatives, ensuring rapid adoption and successful business continuity.- Achieved highest Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) in the market and surpassed digital transformation revenue and KPI targets.- Significantly improved customer service performance from 60%/60 sec to 94%/20 sec (a key operational transition success).- Delivered large-scale transformation projects across the regulated telecom environment while ensuring operational continuity
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Education
- Bachelor of Business ManagementISM University of Management and Economics2011Bachelor of Business Management
- Certificate of Specialization in Leadership and ManagementHarvard Business School Online2025Certificate of Specialization in Leadership and Management