A change of direction is needed
The market, competitive landscape or company situation has changed and the former strategy no longer delivers the expected results.
Strategy · leadership · business transformation
Clearer decisions.
Stronger leadership.
Measurable progress.
I support owners, managing directors and leadership teams when experience, an independent perspective and an executable strategy all matter at the same time.
- 25+ yearsof leadership experience
- C-suiteinternational background
- Strategyand execution
When should we talk?
When familiar answers are no longer enough.
For me, consulting is not about producing presentations. It is about preparing decisions that the organisation can genuinely execute.
A leadership transition is coming
Succession, a new managing director or organisational change requires clear roles and a handover that works in practice.
Sales can achieve more
The team is active, but performance, focus, strategic account management or negotiation quality falls short of its potential.
IT costs too much
The cost of licences, supplier contracts or systems keeps rising while business value and transparency do not.
A market decision must be made
Market entry, positioning and competitive choices require reliable facts, sound interpretation and decision support.
A new leadership chapter begins
The current role may end, while experience, relationships and ambition can continue in a meaningful new form.
Services
Five areas, one shared objective: better business decisions.
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Business strategy and growth
Strategic direction, market entry, business model, organisational priorities and an executable roadmap.
- situation assessment
- decision alternatives
- 90–180-day action plan
02
Leadership, succession and transformation
Support for new leaders, clear responsibilities, effective handovers and stronger leadership practice.
- leadership diagnosis
- succession plan
- individual and team support
03
Sales excellence
Sales strategy, strategic account management, negotiation preparation, coaching and practice-based training.
- sales process and focus
- customer value and argumentation
- leadership coaching
04
IT optimisation and supplier negotiations
Business-focused analysis and renegotiation of licences, contracts and service-provider proposals.
- cost and usage analysis
- negotiation strategy
- business–technology balance
05
Market and competitive analysis
Turning complex market information into business insight so data leads to decisions and action.
- market landscape
- competitive positioning
- executive decision support
How I work
Not imposed from outside.
Made effective from within.
A strategy is only as valuable as what is implemented. Diagnosis, shared decisions and execution support therefore belong to the same piece of work.
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01
Understand
An honest view of the situation: stakeholders, data, constraints and the real decision questions.
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Set direction
Clear alternatives, consequences, priorities and decisions the organisation can own.
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Execute
Named owners, milestones, leadership support and consistent follow-through.
Tamás Vahl
Practical support grounded in leadership experience.
For more than 25 years, I have worked as a leader, adviser, mentor and sales professional in Hungarian and international business environments.
As a country manager, global sales leader and enterprise expert, I have experienced what it means to shape strategy under pressure, lead change, build teams and take responsibility for results. Today I put that experience to work for owners and leaders.
SAP HungaryCountry Manager
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IBM13 years in an international environment
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New initiative · Phase 3
There is another meaningful chapter after a leadership role.
Phase 3 is a community and support programme for experienced leaders who want to prepare early for a change of role, or who have already left their former position and are consciously shaping what comes next in their professional and personal lives.
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The idea behind the name
Preparation creates freedom to decide.
The name VahlDerIX represents strategic foresight: understanding the field, recognising the decisive moments and acting at the right time. This perspective connects all my engagements.
Read more about VahlDerIXFrequently asked questions
What to know before our first conversation.
Who is Vahlderix support for?
Primarily owners, managing directors and leadership teams facing an important business or leadership decision, preparing change or struggling to turn a decision into action.
How can we work together?
Depending on the situation: a strategy workshop, management advisory, coaching, training or hands-on project support. The focus is always on decisions and execution, not on selling a pre-packaged programme.
How long does an engagement last?
A clearly defined question can often be advanced in a few sessions, while a complex transformation may require several months of support. After the first conversation, I propose a clear objective, scope and next step.
Do you work only with large corporations?
No. The quality of the challenge matters more than the size of the organisation. I work with mid-sized and owner-led companies as well as leaders in large enterprises.
What happens in the first conversation?
We clarify the situation, the real decision question and whether I can make a meaningful contribution. If I can, I follow up with a concrete proposal; if I cannot, I say so openly.
Contact
Let’s clarify the real decision question.
The purpose of a first conversation is not to sell, but to establish honestly where I can create real value – and where I cannot.
info@vahlderixconsulting.comBudapest · in person and online