MARIA RAK
London
Summary
Strategic leader with 5+ years of international experience in management consulting, strategy and M&A. Proven track record of leading high-impact strategic initiatives from inception to execution, with hands-on experience in due diligence, value creation, market expansion, and cross-functional transformation projects. Demonstrated ability to work with C-suite executives, deliver complex analyses, and drive measurable outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Commercial Strategy Manager - Product & M&A
Virgin Media O2
London
2024.04 - 2026.03
- Led end-to-end strategic workstreams for a £2bn M&A transaction, including market modeling, ROI analysis, and commercial/technical due diligence for the acquisition of the UK's 3rd largest alternative network provider. Delivered insights that informed final investment decision and enabled deal closure in Feb 2026. Managed 3 cross-functional workstreams across 6-month timeline
- Designed commercial framework for a multi-year fibre network upgrade strategy, developing volume/revenue projections and operational requirements. Created phasing approach to minimize churn risk and maximize revenue retention across a decade-long investment horizon, projecting £500M+ incremental revenue over 5 years
- Identified strategic product gaps and established a new cross-functional vertical integrating product and commercial strategy. Led team of 3 analysts to develop long-term fixed product roadmap (routers, TV boxes), projecting 6pp incremental churn reduction over 3 years translating to £100M+ annual revenue protection
- Led opportunity assessments for new revenue initiatives (broadband speed tiers, enhanced TV offerings). Created comprehensive cost-benefit analyses identifying £150M in new revenue opportunities and presented strategic recommendations directly to CEO and CCO, influencing executive-level decision-making
Management Consultant
Teneo - CVC Owned Company (Largest Boutique PE Consultancy in the UK)
London
2021.07 - 2024.03
- Supported 15+ private equity clients (Apollo Global Management, Advent International, Partners Group, HG Capital) across 20+ due diligence processes spanning £5bn+ total deal value, conducting pricing & re-packaging analyses, GTM strategy redesign, and commercial strategy alignment for portfolio companies across telecoms, retail, and hospitality sectors
- Led long-term strategic planning projects for major telecoms, designing wholesale and retail product propositions, GTM strategies, and business cases. Calculated network capability requirements and unlocked £200M+ incremental B2B revenue, supporting CTO in infrastructure investment decisions and enabling 3-year market expansion roadmap
- Delivered post-COVID product strategy for British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, analyzing customer demand shifts across 50+ routes, conducting benefit analysis of recovery levers, and recommending product mix changes projected to unlock 15% margin improvement in rapidly changing market environment
- Conducted demand and economic forecasting for McDonald's Europe (2,000+ locations), assessing geopolitical impact (Ukraine conflict) on consumer behavior and long-term business outlook, providing scenario-based strategic guidance to executive leadership covering £8bn annual revenue base
Bain Project Support (Received return offer)
Bain & Company
London
2020.11 - 2021.06
- Contributed to NEOM Giga-project (£2bn+ strategic initiative in Middle East), conducting research and analysis on regulatory frameworks, legislation, and market entry barriers for educational institution establishment in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Analyzed 30+ regulatory requirements across 8-week project timeline
- Performed vendor analysis evaluating 50+ potential suppliers and prepared 5+ executive-level presentations for internal and client-facing meetings, gaining exposure to large-scale strategic planning and international market dynamics
Education
BA (Hons) - Politics and International Studies with Economics
University of Warwick
Coventry 2018.10 - 2021.05
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - -
IB World School No. 1309
Gdańsk, Poland 2015.09 - 2018.04
Skills
Strategic Planning & Business Case Development
M&A Due Diligence & Value Creation
Pricing & ROI Analysis
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management (C-Suite to Operational Teams)
Executive-Level Presentations
Advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Tableau
Native in Polish and English
Timeline
Commercial Strategy Manager - Product & M&A
Virgin Media O2
2024.04 - 2026.03
Management Consultant
Teneo - CVC Owned Company (Largest Boutique PE Consultancy in the UK)
2021.07 - 2024.03
Bain Project Support (Received return offer)
Bain & Company
2020.11 - 2021.06
BA (Hons) - Politics and International Studies with Economics
University of Warwick
2018.10 - 2021.05
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - -
IB World School No. 1309
2015.09 - 2018.04