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Robert Chelberg

@robertchelberg

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Seasoned operations and strategy executive driving growth, turnarounds, and AI-enabled transformation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior operational or strategic leadership roles where I can drive turnarounds, scale revenue, integrate AI, and lead cross-functional teams to measurable growth.

I am a business development and operations leader with 25+ years scaling companies across energy, private equity, manufacturing, real estate, and technology. I specialize in turnarounds, process optimization, and strategic growth, taking businesses from startup phases to multi-hundred-million-dollar operations.

Throughout my career I have led full P&L responsibilities, major M&A integrations, and operational restructures that delivered rapid revenue and production gains — including growing revenues 50% in eight months and scaling production 600% in six months. I build and lead high-performing teams and establish KPIs and systems that sustain growth.

I have founded and led companies, raised capital, and negotiated large-scale projects and privatizations, while implementing lean manufacturing, cost reduction, and AI integration strategies to improve margins and operational performance. My background includes international experience across the U.S., Europe, and Central Asia.

I bring a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to leadership, blending strategic planning with hands-on execution to drive measurable outcomes and create value for investors, stakeholders, and customers.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Interim Chief Operations Officer

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General Public

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Led acquisition and integration of two companies, built an AI development team and launched a special-purpose company, driving 50% revenue growth in 8 months.

Revenue Growth Strategic Planning Change Management

President

Tusun Group

Jan 2019 - Jan 2025 (6 years)

Provided strategy and management consulting to CEOs, delivered interim COO outcomes including 35% growth at DBK and 600% production scale at Steril Aire, and developed AI strategies with measurable ROI.

Strategic Consulting AI Strategy Sales Strategy

Chief Operating Officer

Ceson Group

Jan 2013 - Jan 2019 (6 years)

Managed full P&L, investments and tax strategy; built a high-performing real estate portfolio, raised $6M for a commercial bakery and grew revenue 50% as interim CEO during divestiture.

P&L management Fundraising Tax Strategy Divestiture

Chief Operating Officer

Private Real Estate Trust

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)

Delivered a one-year profitability turnaround: renovated units, raised occupancy from 70% to 100%, directed multiple $45M+ developments and reduced property management costs by 40%.

Real Estate Development Property Management Budgeting

Chief Investment Officer

Ojgar S.R.O

Jan 2005 - Jan 2012 (7 years)

Led M&A and turnarounds for assets up to $200M, co-led a 4.5 MWe photovoltaic facility, and drove sales growth at Kavalierglass from $125M to $250M in two years.

M&A Portfolio Management Negotiation