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Tony Zadnikar

Managing Director | Hands-on Business & Operations Leader | Industrial Services | P&L | Growth

About Me

I help industrial service organizations grow, improve performance and successfully navigate complex change. With more than 25 years of international leadership experience, I have led businesses across Europe and the Middle East with full P&L responsibility. I combine strategic direction with hands-on operational and commercial leadership—working closely with teams, customers and partners to turn plans into measurable results. I am at my best in environments where leadership needs to be visible and close to the business. Whether improving operational performance, developing new customer relationships, stabilizing an underperforming organization or leading a turnaround, I take ownership, address issues directly and remain actively involved in execution. Throughout my career, I have grown businesses, restored profitability, strengthened safety and operational performance, built high-performing teams and negotiated strategic partnerships. I understand demanding industrial environments where safety, quality, reliability and customer service must be delivered every day. My leadership philosophy is straightforward: people create results. I believe in being accessible, listening to the people closest to the work and creating clear accountability. I give teams the trust and support to perform while remaining closely involved when challenges or opportunities require decisive action. Core expertise: • General Management & P&L Leadership • Hands-on Operational Leadership • Business Growth & Commercial Development • Turnaround & Performance Improvement • Operational Excellence • Business Transformation • Industrial Services • Customer & Contract Management • Team Development • Health, Safety & Risk Management • Commercial Leadership • International Business Leadership

Jurisdiction

Belgium

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
Managing Director International OperationsRBC Group B.V.
2023 - Present

Founded in 1994, the RBC Group is a leading name in safety, technology and security solutions. With its headquarters in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, the company has a strong focus on nine core activities—Safety Supervision, Security Services, Visics, Inspection & Testing, Rental & Sales, Marine & Offshore, Rescue Team, Compliance & Consultancy, and Training & Education. Over the years, the RBC Group has established itself as an indispensable partner for businesses across various industries. Whether in (petro)chemicals, shipyards, ports, tank storage, waste processing, or the maritime sector, the RBC Group is a trusted partner, delivering expert safety solutions around the clock. What sets RBC Group apart is its ability to manage projects seamlessly from start to finish, with all services delivered under one roof. This integrated approach ensures efficiency, reliability, and high-quality execution for both small-scale tasks and large-scale projects. Making a difference in safety everywhere! • Board & Investor Exposure: Regular interaction with shareholders and senior stakeholders supporting strategic growth initiatives, restructuring programs and international portfolio development. • Scaled RBC Belgium from a sub-€1M niche safety business to a €3M+ operation within one year, supported by framework agreements with major industrial partners including BASF Antwerp, Sitech & SABIC Geleen, Cargill and other leading industrial clients. • Executed the divestment of an international subsidiary in 2024 achieving a 2x uplift versus the initial due diligence valuation within 11 months. • Restructured international subsidiary Career Squad in 2025 into a leaner organization aligned with RBC International’s strategic markets and global safety footprint.

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Languages

English