Petar Rimac, Management Consultant in Zagreb, Croatia
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Petar Rimac

Verified Expert  in Management Consulting

Management Consulting Expert

Zagreb, Croatia

Toptal member since March 2, 2022

Bio

Petar is an experienced general manager and a proficient leader in the travel and technology industry with experience in strategy, innovation, business design, and technology implementation. He brings pragmatical hands-on experience to execute complex digital transformation programs for partners. Petar holds an Executive MBA degree from the TÜM School of Management in Munich, and is ready to explore various possibilities with his experience and expertise.

Career Highlights

Area Manager
Expedia Group

Education Highlights

Master's Degree
Technical University of Munich

Certification Highlights

Case Studies

Industry Expertise

  • Business Services
  • Accounting Services
  • Management Consulting
  • Custom Software & IT Services
  • Hospitality
  • Travel Agencies & Services
  • Media & Internet
  • Healthcare Software

Software Expertise

  • Salesforce

Other Expertise

  • Business Modeling
  • Innovation
  • Opportunity Identification
  • Salesforce Sales Cloud
  • Strategy
  • Tourism

Work Experience

General Manager

2020 - 2022
VuMedi
  • Directed and managed a more than 30 people team and VuMedi's business organization activities, including all business functions such as engineering, sales, operations, and customer success.
  • Developed and implemented effective business strategies and programs while overseeing daily and weekly business activities and improving overall business functions.
  • Monitored, coached, and motivated managers and individual contributors and evaluated the performance and productivity of teams.
Focus areas: Teams, Business, Leadership, Business Coaching, Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Planning & Execution, Value Proposition, Branding, Brand Guidelines, Brand Positioning, Sales, Sales Operations

Area Manager

2012 - 2020
Expedia Group
  • Led multiple teams of over 25 people responsible for the sales, account management, and operations for over 10,000 business partners and more than $35 million of revenue.
  • Created strategy and business design, implementation, and planning within the assigned market geography of eight countries.
  • Supported revenue and acquisition goals by developing and sustaining strong hotel and property partner relationships within the assigned area, driving internal business initiatives and process efficiencies.
Focus areas: Management, Leadership, Acquisitions, Account Management, Technology, Travel, Strategic Planning & Execution, Value Proposition, Sales, Sales Operations

Assurance Business Services

2010 - 2012
EY
  • Led the audit team for a large international bank and increased efficiencies in delivery toward clients.
  • Worked on due diligence and M&A strategy for international financial institutions.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to extend core services provided to them, with a direct impact of 15% on company revenue.
Focus areas: Audits, Due Diligence, Interim Management, Reporting

Education

2016 - 2018

Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Technical University of Munich - Munich, Germany

2009 - 2010

Master's Degree Finance in Economics & Business

Universtiy of Zagreb - Zagreb, Croatia

2005 - 2009

Bachelor's Degree in Economics & Business

University of Zagreb - Zagreb, Croatia

Certifications

JUNE 2021 - PRESENT

Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant

Salesforce

MAY 2021 - PRESENT

Salesforce Consultant

Salesforce

MAY 2021 - PRESENT

Salesforce Administrator

Salesforce

Skills

Data & Analysis Software

Salesforce

Industry Expertise

Technology

Finance

Due Diligence

Other

Salesforce Sales Cloud, Strategy, Innovation Management, Innovation, Teams, Business, Leadership, Management, Business Modeling, Opportunity Identification, Account Management, Tourism, Value Proposition, Branding, Brand Guidelines, Brand Positioning, Sales, Certified Salesforce Administrator, Sales Operations, Microsoft, Excel Expert, Design Thinking, Growth Strategy, Go-to-market Plans, Go-to-market Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Planning & Execution, Business Coaching, Startup Consulting, Acquisitions, Travel, Market Assessment, Growth, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Team Leadership, Legal, Stakeholder Management, Financials, Finance, Audits, Economics, Salesforce API, Interim Management, Reporting

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