Operations Enabler.
I build systems that eliminate wasted work and move retail performance metrics - fast. I combine shop-floor reality with HQ delivery: I turn ambiguity into executable playbooks, dashboards, and automations that teams actually use. Currently in Lidl France HQ (Efficiency & Performance), focused on measurable impact: time saved, revenue uplift, and operational reliability.
Adrien Guert
Operations Enabler
Strategy meets execution.
I don't "optimize processes" on slides - I ship tools and routines that improve field execution. My focus: performance levers, measurable impact, and fast deployment across retail teams.
With over 6 years at Lidl France, my journey started on the shop floor. The Store Manager position taught me the rigor of a P&L, team leadership, and the operational realities of retail.
Today at Lidl France HQ (Efficiency & Performance), I work on performance improvement by identifying concrete levers, quantifying impact, and translating HQ priorities into in-store reality - with the shortest path from insight to execution.
Metrics over rhetoric.
35,000+
Store badges generated.
Automated a previously manual workflow used by 30 regional assistants - 35k outputs generated and ~2,900 hours/year saved, turning weeks of work into a one-day batch run.
+5%
Revenue to Target
Exceeded revenue targets (+5%) through KPI discipline, daily execution routines, and team coaching.
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External Label Costs
Built an internal labeling framework that removed recurring external design costs for thousands of units/year.
45+ Members
Full operational span of control
Led 45+ people with full store accountability: P&L, compliance, risk controls, hiring, scheduling, training.
Entrepreneurial Projects
Retail Operations → Performance & Automation.
From shop-floor execution to HQ performance improvement, each step strengthened the same skill: shipping what works at scale.
Project Manager
Identify and prioritize performance levers (net revenue, efficiency, execution reliability). Quantify impact and build simple reporting that drives decisions. Ship automation/tools (Python / Sheets / Apps Script) to remove manual work and speed up execution. Drive stakeholder alignment with lightweight governance (RAID, cadence, exec reporting). Selected deliverable: 35k badges generated, 2.9k hours/year saved.
Store Manager
Full P&L owner for a high-volume store, managing a team of 35-45 employees. Enforced risk controls, audits, and compliance. Delivered +5% vs targets through rigorous KPI tracking, daily shift planning, and consistent team briefings.
Freelance Web Designer
Built and sold B2B web projects end-to-end (discovery → build → launch), with a focus on conversion and automation (Stripe, workflows). In parallel, launched an events photobooth business (La Cabine du Soleil) with strong local branding and operations.
Deputy Store Manager
Optimized floor operations, reduced shrink through visual routines, and enforced daily customer service standards.
Store Associate
Started on the shop floor. Mastered checkout, merchandising, and daily routines leading to fast-track promotions.
System & Operations Stack.
Education.
Master in Management (PGE), Entrepreneurship & Innovation
International Program - Finance & Strategy
Two countries. One mindset.
International exposure that shaped how I think, work, and communicate.
Before HQ, I went out. Toronto sharpened my English and my adaptability. New York showed me how ambition operates at full speed. Between Niagara Falls, Manhattan, and the NYSE trading floor, I built the international instincts I use every day at Lidl.
Toronto, Canada
ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada
Immersive business English program. Explored the city extensively - from North Toronto to Cobourg and Niagara Falls. Built real autonomy, daily adaptability, and the foundation for international communication.
New York City, USA
Business Finance & Management School of NYC (BFMSNY)
Finance & Strategy program. Co-living in Manhattan (47th & 3rd). Daily exposure to Wall Street, the Financial District, and a demanding academic environment. Mentored by former NYSE figures including Peter P. Costa and industry professionals in finance, international marketing, and data analytics.
What my professors say.
Mr. Guert stood out from the other students with his observations and quick response time to answer complicated questions. He broke complex thoughts down with little effort and asked probing questions throughout the course. I have no doubt that he will become a very valuable member of any team he joins simply because he can communicate so well.
Peter P. Costa
President, Empire Executions Inc. — Former Governor, NYSE
Instructor, Media Systems — New York, NY