Vidmantas Siugzdinis

CEO & Co-Founder at MELP

Vidmantas Siugzdinis has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Vidmantas is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of MELP, an HR-Tech company that develops B2B Employee Benefit Management SaaS and Marketplace. In this role, they are responsible for strategy, operations, marketing, partnerships, and marketplace service.

Prior to MELP, Vidmantas served as a Board Member at Impuls LTU, a leading fitness club operator in the Baltics. Vidmantas also held the position of CEO at Impuls Fitness Clubs, where they managed 11 fitness clubs in Lithuania and Estonia, offering a wide range of fitness services.

Vidmantas has been actively involved in promoting physical activity and improving the wellbeing of Lithuanian citizens. Vidmantas served as the President and a Board Member of the Lithuanian Association of Fitness Clubs, where they focused on organizing communication, fundraising, and fitness events.

As an Angel Investor, Vidmantas has supported Mindletic, and they have also worked as a Health and Fitness Management Consultant and Speaker. Vidmantas provided consulting services to private companies on how to offer fitness services to employees and improve their overall health and wellbeing.

Vidmantas has also gained experience in the real estate sector, serving as a Board Member at Turto bankas, a state enterprise that manages state-owned real estate and implements policies for privatisation. During their tenure, they significantly improved the company's results through increased managed real estate area, EBITDA growth, revenue growth, and profitability.

Additionally, Vidmantas held management positions at Lemon Gym, the first low-cost fitness chain in the Baltics, and Siemens Arena, the largest arena in Vilnius, Lithuania's capital. Vidmantas also worked at SEVEN entertainment and Tiketa, where they held various general management and development roles.

Throughout their career, Vidmantas has demonstrated strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a passion for promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.

Vidmantas Siugzdinis has a diverse education history. In 2015, they attended the Baltic Institute of Corporate Governance for executive education in Professional Board Members. From 2003 to 2006, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on international trade at Vilniaus Universiteto Verslo Mokykla / Vilnius University Business School.

In terms of their undergraduate studies, Vidmantas has not specified the start and end years, but they hold a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Construction Project Management. The first institution where they pursued this degree is the University of Greenwich. Additionally, they obtained their BE degree in Construction Project Management from VILNIUS TECH - Vilnius Gediminas Technical University.

Vidmantas also attended Vilniaus Licejus, although no specific degree or field of study information is provided.

Furthermore, Vidmantas Siugzdinis has obtained several certifications. In 2022, they completed courses such as "The 3-Minute Rule: Say Less to Get More" from LinkedIn, "Leading Organisations in Disruptive Times" from INSEAD, and an online certificate program also offered by INSEAD. In 2021, they completed the INSEAD course "Strategy in the Age of Digital Disruption." Prior to that, in 2018, they gained certification in "Pitching to Investors" from LinkedIn. In 2017, they obtained the "EREPS - EQF Level 3 Fitness instructor" certification from Europe Active, and in 2014, they completed the "Group Fitness Management" program offered by Les Mills International.

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  • CEO & Co-Founder

    February, 2022 - present