Dominic Luzi Principal & Founder, Management Alchemy
“I’m passionate about turning companies into something more—something beyond world-class. I call it ‘polishing the diamond’: taking something rough but full of potential and transforming it into a sustainable, profitable gem that shines for the long haul.”
Dominic Luzi is a battle-tested executive and business transformation leader with more than 35 years of direct, hands-on experience turning solid companies into high-performing, sustainable superstars.
As Principal of Management Alchemy, he works side-by-side with business owners and leadership teams to see untapped potential, co-create a compelling vision that the entire organization owns, and then align and execute with speed and precision — making results real and profitable.
His approach is deliberately practical and proven: identify market differentiation and technology advantages, build high-performing global teams, demonstrate leadership by example, and drive measurable business transformation outcomes in operations, digital enablement, and complex change. Whether leading global implementations, rescuing failed systems, streamlining supply chains, or reshaping company culture through decisive motivation, hiring, and firing decisions, Dominic focuses on one thing — polishing the diamond: turning something rough but full of potential into a gem that is sustainably profitable for the long haul.
Vision Without Action Is Hallucination. He makes the vision real.
Experience & Roles
- 30+ Years in IT, Operations, Innovation & Executive Leadership
- Ex-COO / Interim CIO – Multiple Turnarounds & Acquisitions
- Global SAP Implementations Live in 18 Weeks (Ahead of Schedule, Under Budget)
Key Awards & Recognition
- Silver SAP Quality Award winner
- Hand-picked by SAP CEO Léo Apotheker to showcase best-in-class practices (alongside Diageo)
- Featured speaker at the Aberdeen Retail Leadership Summit
Signature Results
- ~450% EBITDA growth over 13 years (president-signed proof) — the ultimate owner/investor metric for value creation
- Doubled EBITDA in multiple transformations — clear profitability acceleration
- 100% fill-rate sustained — revenue protection and customer promise delivery
- 50%+ productivity gains — operational leverage and margin expansion
- Inventory turns improved from 2 → 9 — working capital efficiency and cash flow release
- Material cost reduced from 25% → <20% — direct cost-to-profit impact
- 82% inventory reduction (7 warehouses consolidated to 1) — capital tied up in stock dramatically freed
- >67% inventory reduction achieved in multiple cases — consistent cash and balance-sheet improvement
Collaborative Vision-Shaping
Demonstrating standards through action, removing roadblocks, building genuine ownership, and sustaining execution so results stick.
Relentless Alignment & Momentum
This philosophy is forged from more than 35 years of global experience, including leading multinational implementations, delivering transformations across diverse cultures and time zones, and being spotlighted by SAP CEO Léo Apotheker alongside global giants in a major product rollout. International projects have sharpened my understanding of what truly motivates teams worldwide: clear ownership, consistent standards, decisive talent decisions — including guiding people toward new opportunities when roles no longer fit — and helping strong performers understand and respect their lane so they can excel in their function without creating overlap or friction that slows collective improvement.
This philosophy is forged from more than 35 years of global experience, including leading multinational SAP implementations, partnering with international brands like Hästens (Sweden) , and driving transformations across diverse cultures and time zones. Global projects have sharpened my understanding of what truly motivates teams worldwide: clear ownership, consistent standards, decisive hiring and firing when needed to protect culture and performance, and relentless focus on shared results — no matter the geography.
I lead by demonstration — rolling up my sleeves, setting the tone with zero tolerance for dysfunction, and an unwavering commitment to aspiration and excellence. Whether reviving legacy systems, aligning fractured teams post-acquisition, streamlining supply chains, or igniting innovation in stagnant operations, the goal is always the same: turning complex challenges into enduring competitive advantages that are sustainably profitable for the long haul.