Daniel Topolanek

Daniel Topolanek is an experienced leader in operations and expansion, currently serving as MD & Country Manager for Germany at Butternut Box, where responsibilities include building a high-performing team to deliver fresh dog food subscriptions. Prior experience includes roles as VP Expansion and Head of Operations & Expansion at Rex, where Daniel developed profitable expansion strategies and managed real estate and construction projects. Previous positions at Gorillas involved leading operations and strategy for regions in Germany, as well as managing significant teams and launching new warehouses. Daniel's career also includes project management roles at HelloFresh and consultancy positions at VIVA and Kearney. Educational credentials comprise a Master of Arts in Strategy and International Management from the University of St. Gallen, an MBA from INCAE Business School, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Business from UCL.