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Overview
Work History
Education
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11 a-side football
Music Production
Certification
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Hasan Gunduz

Hasan Gunduz

Bexley

Summary

Strategic commercial and operational leader with 18+ years of experience delivering performance transformation, sustainable growth, and cultural reset across complex, fast-paced environments including construction, public services, and FMCG. Known for building high-performing, people-first teams through structure, clarity, and trust. Proven track record of aligning day-to-day operations with long-term strategy, using data, insight, and cross-functional collaboration to drive measurable impact.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Manager

Portakabin
07.2022 - Current
  • Lead business’s largest and most commercially complex region, including Central London—covering 8 catchment areas, specialist Commercial team of 20, and full regional Projects and Operations structure.
  • Rebuilt Commercial & Projects teams following 40% long-term turnover (LTO), restoring capability, stabilising delivery, and achieving consistent year-on-year revenue growth.
  • Delivered 66% outperformance to Contribution Target in FY25— highest in division by factor of six. (Next best region: +10%; only two others exceeded target.)
  • Designed and implemented region-wide commercial strategy, embedding BD targets, CRM enrichment, and bespoke Sector Insights Tool to drive high-return activity.
  • Nominated by SLT to scope divisional customer care initiative aimed at improving service standards, client engagement, and contract retention.
  • Provide regular KPI performance reports, commercial insights, and strategic updates to senior leadership, influencing divisional plans and investment decisions.

Area Sales Manager

Iceland Foods
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Delivered strategic and cultural transformation across three high-risk areas, moving KPI performance from bottom quartile to top within 6 months.
  • Introduced structured leadership expectations and succession planning across 30+ sites, increasing pipeline coverage from 0% to 100% within 12 months.
  • Created area-wide tools for engagement, KPI tracking, and performance review—later adopted by two additional regions.
  • Provided weekly and period-end performance reporting to regional leadership, directly influencing operational planning and leadership resourcing.
  • Led change initiatives that reduced management turnover by over 50%, while improving customer experience scores and operational compliance.

Store Manager & Cluster Lead

Sainsbury’s
01.2007 - 01.2019
  • Progressed from Team Leader to Cluster Lead, with full accountability for up to 17 high-profile city centre stores.
  • Delivered large-scale commercial projects, including space optimisation, refits, and operational streamlining.
  • Drove cultural change across teams through consistent leadership, performance frameworks and development pathways.
  • Represented the Convenience division at senior forums and strategy discussions, influencing cross-regional planning.
  • First Convenience Store Manager in Sainsbury’s to be promoted directly to Superstore leadership, reflecting trust in capability and results.

Education

BA (Hons) -

Business Management
London Metropolitan University
07.2012

Electrical Installation Level 2 - Distinction

LSEC
Bromley
07.2022

Electrical Inspection & Testing Level 3 - Distinction

LSEC
Bromley
07.2023

IOSH Health & Safety Qualified -

First Aid & Personal Licence Holder -

Skills

  • Strategic Programme Design & Delivery
  • Performance Management & Reporting Frameworks
  • Commercial Strategy & P&L Accountability
  • Multi-Site Operational Leadership
  • Data Insight, Analysis & Visualisation
  • Coaching, Talent Development & Succession Planning
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Influence
  • Grassroots Sport & Community Engagement

Accomplishments

  • Transformed Portakabin's London East & Central region into the highest performing in the UK, delivering record-breaking order value and profit contribution.
  • Built commercial tools (e.g. Sector Insights Tool) that streamline sales effort and drive strategic focus across BD teams.
  • Achieved ahead-of-target profit growth FY24 while rebuilding Central London operations after significant team turnover.
  • Delivered people-led turnarounds at Iceland & Sainsbury’s, moving areas from bottom quartile to top.
  • Trusted by SLTs to lead high-risk change and performance improvement projects, with measurable commercial outcomes.

Personal

Calm under pressure, naturally strategic, and people-focused. Known for simplifying the complex and building high-trust environments that deliver results.

Education And Qualifications

  • BA (Hons) Business Management
  • Electrical Installation Level 2 (Distinction)
  • Electrical Inspection & Testing Level 3 (Distinction)
  • IOSH Health & Safety Qualified
  • First Aid & Personal Licence Holder

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Turkish
Advanced (C1)

11 a-side football

Lifelong grassroots footballer, having played 11-a-side since the age of 5 and supported team operations, sponsorship, and fundraising efforts. Brings genuine insight into the challenges and value of community sport.

Music Production

Passionate about music production, with a fully equipped home studio and a background in music studies.

Certification

First Aid and Emergency First Aid trained. Personal License holder and IOSHH qualifications. OPEX & Lean Principles.

Timeline

Regional Manager

Portakabin
07.2022 - Current

Area Sales Manager

Iceland Foods
01.2019 - 01.2022

Store Manager & Cluster Lead

Sainsbury’s
01.2007 - 01.2019

First Aid & Personal Licence Holder -

BA (Hons) -

Business Management

Electrical Installation Level 2 - Distinction

LSEC

Electrical Inspection & Testing Level 3 - Distinction

LSEC

IOSH Health & Safety Qualified -

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