Charlotte Kula-Przezwanski, Vice Chair

managing partner

Director of EMEA

ckp@columbusconsulting.com

About

Charlotte is a Managing Partner at Columbus with a rare blend of functional and technical expertise, seamlessly combining deep buying and merchandising experience with extensive system implementation knowledge. With a strong background in international retail across the U.K. and U.S., she plays a pivotal role in guiding retailers through complex multi-region projects, diverse retail models, and evolving business processes.

Before joining Columbus in 2013, Charlotte held senior roles at software companies specializing in Merchandise Planning solutions, where she was instrumental in the design, development, and implementation of industry-leading planning and allocation systems. Her career also includes key positions at major U.K. retailers, equipping her with a unique perspective that bridges the gap between merchandising strategy and technology-driven execution.

Signature Skill

“I am committed to helping retailers enhance both profitability and sustainability, ensuring they remain competitive in a fast-evolving and increasingly responsible global retail landscape.”

  • Business and IT alignment
  • Business process optimization
  • Decision-making facilitation
  • Change leadership and process & solution adoption
  • Hands-on implementation support
  • Executive alignment & buy-in

Expertise

  • Merchandising / Buying
  • Merchandise Planning
  • Assortment Planning
  • Inventory Management
  • Product Lifecycle/Information
  • Management (PLM/PIM)
  • ERP/Merchandising Retail Systems
  • Sustainability/Digital Product Passport (DPP)
  • Master Data Management

Companies Served

  • The Entertainer
  • West Ham United Football Club Ltd.
  • Legends Hospitality
  • Hunkemöller
  • ASOS.com
  • Ted Baker
  • Capri Holdings
  • Reiss
  • Peloton
  • Tottenham Hotspur Ltd
  • Suit Direct

Industry, Category

  • Retail
  • Wholesale
  • Manufacturing
  • Apparel
  • Footwear
  • General Merchandise

Solution Proficiencies

  • Itim ERP
  • Profimetrics
  • Centric PLM & Planning
  • Bamboo Rose
  • Oracle Planning
  • Nextail
  • Blue Yonder Planning
  • Blue Yonder Allocation
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Board International
  • o9 Solutions

Consulting Service

  • Program Management
  • Change Management & Training
  • Business Process Assessments and Improvements (Target Operating Models)
  • Solution Selection & Implementation

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