Our Mission

To transform market and industry know-how, together with sales excellence, into scalable growth delivering lasting impact for businesses, their clients, and the markets we serve.

To transform market and industry know-how, together with sales excellence, into scalable growth delivering lasting impact for businesses, their clients, and the markets we serve.

To transform market and industry know-how, together with sales excellence, into scalable growth delivering lasting impact for businesses, their clients, and the markets we serve.

HOW WE WORK

At GDS, we start with your commercial goals — understanding what you want to achieve, where you want to grow, and what challenges stand in the way.

Each project begins with clear alignment: your market knowledge combined with our structured approach to research, sales, and execution.

We build practical plans that translate strategy into measurable activity, adapting as we learn from real market feedback.

OUR VALUES / GUIDELINES

Our work is guided by three principles: Knowledge, Skill, and Discipline.
They define how we think, act, and deliver — in every market and for every client.

Our work is guided by three principles: Knowledge, Skill, and Discipline. They define how we think, act, and deliver — in every market and for every client.

Our work is guided by three principles: Knowledge, Skill, and Discipline.
They define how we think, act, and deliver — in every market and for every client.

1

Knowledge

Knowledge

We believe good decisions start with facts. That’s why we base every recommendation on verified data, local intelligence, and sector expertise. Understanding the market, the buyer, and the context is the foundation of everything we do.

2

Skill

Skill

We rely on people who know their craft. Our teams combine sales experience, market know-how, and practical judgment to move from insight to action. Skill means turning complexity into clarity — and plans into real commercial outcomes.

3

Discipline

Discipline

Results come from structure and consistency. We work with clear processes, measurable steps, and accountable follow-through. Discipline ensures progress, builds trust, and keeps growth sustainable.

CLIENT INVOLVEMENT

Your business objectives guide every stage of our work. At GDS, we collaborate closely with your team — aligning on priorities, validating assumptions, and adjusting based on real market feedback. You bring deep knowledge of your products and customers; we bring structured market insight, sales discipline, and local execution. Together, we build a process that stays practical, transparent, and focused on measurable commercial results.

Your business objectives guide every stage of our work. At GDS, we collaborate closely with your team — aligning on priorities, validating assumptions, and adjusting based on real market feedback. You bring deep knowledge of your products and customers; we bring structured market insight, sales discipline, and local execution. Together, we build a process that stays practical, transparent, and focused on measurable commercial results.

MEET THE FOUNDERS

Zoltán Székelyföldi

Zoltán is a high-impact international sales executive and strategist with over 25 years of leadership experience spanning Europe, North America, and Asia. As Co-Founder and Managing Partner of GDS IT Switzerland, he empowers enterprises and mid-market organizations to accelerate cross-border expansion, enhance sales , and achieve sustainable growth across Europe.

Throughout his career, Zoltán has held executive leadership roles at Siemens, Atos, and Eviden, where he led enterprise-wide transformations, global sales operations, and multi-regional business development. His leadership has shaped global go-to-market strategies across Healthcare and Life Sciences, Manufacturing and Industrial Services.

At GDS, Zoltán leads a results-driven consultancy specializing in market entry strategy, sales execution, and account scaling. By combining data-driven insights with agile sales frameworks, he enables clients to win, grow, and retain high-value business in today’s dynamic global ecosystem.

A University of Vienna MBA graduate, with executive programs completed at HEC Paris and the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University), Zoltán blends strategic foresight with hands-on commercial leadership. He is an active member of several business associations and chambers of commerce, contributing to international dialogues on innovation, trade, and sustainable economic growth.

Recognized as an industry thought leader, Zoltán is a published author and keynote speaker, featured in leading business and ICT publications including Computerworld Schweiz and Netzwoche. His insights continue to influence best practices in digital transformation, enterprise sales strategy, and global business development.

Sales-driven. Vision-led. Globally connected.

Małgorzata Rzepa

Małgorzata is an experienced business strategist and market development leader with over 15 years of international experience across Switzerland, Poland, and Central Europe. As Co-Founder and Partner at GDS IT Switzerland, she helps companies enter new markets, strengthen sales operations, and build long-term commercial partnerships across Europe.

Her background spans strategy consulting, marketing, and business management across multiple B2B sectors — from industrial manufacturing to information technology and professional services. Known for her structured thinking and cultural fluency, Małgorzata combines analytical precision with the human understanding required to build trust and drive performance in diverse markets.

At GDS, she leads initiatives focused on market research, go-to-market strategy, and sales enablement — ensuring that every client engagement is grounded in insight, discipline, and measurable outcomes. Her leadership reflects the company’s core principles: Knowledge, Skill, and Discipline — values she applies to every stage of growth.

Małgorzata holds a Master’s degree in Management and Marketing and has completed executive development programs in strategic leadership, business development, and European market policy. Her international education and multilingual background allow her to bridge markets, teams, and cultures with precision and empathy.

Focused. Analytical. Committed to results.

We combine market entry expertise with
on-the-ground sales execution across Europe

As a market expansion and sales company, we help our clients navigate the EU-27 and Swiss markets. We ensure they understand local business dynamics and buyer behavior — partnering with them to accelerate growth, win customers, and close more deals.


GDS IT Switzerland GmbH

Mühlemattstrasse 8

8903 Zürich-Birmensdorf

Switzerland

UID: CHE-297.924.995


Memberships:

© 2025 GDSIT. All rights reserved.

We combine market entry expertise with on-the-ground sales execution across Europe

As a market expansion and sales company, we help our clients navigate the EU-27 and Swiss markets. We ensure they understand local business dynamics and buyer behavior — partnering with them to accelerate growth, win customers, and close more deals.


GDS IT Switzerland GmbH

Mühlemattstrasse 8

8903 Zürich-Birmensdorf

Switzerland

UID: CHE-297.924.995


Memberships:

© 2025 GDSIT. All rights reserved.

We combine market entry expertise with on-the-ground sales execution across Europe

As a market expansion and sales company, we help our clients navigate the EU-27 and Swiss markets. We ensure they understand local business dynamics and buyer behavior — partnering with them to accelerate growth, win customers, and close more deals.


GDS IT Switzerland GmbH

Mühlemattstrasse 8

8903 Zürich-Birmensdorf

Switzerland

UID: CHE-297.924.995


Memberships:

© 2025 GDSIT. All rights reserved.

We combine market entry expertise with
on-the-ground sales execution across Europe

As a market expansion and sales company, we help our clients navigate the EU-27 and Swiss markets. We ensure they understand local business dynamics and buyer behavior — partnering with them to accelerate growth, win customers, and close more deals.


GDS IT Switzerland GmbH

Mühlemattstrasse 8.

8903 Zürich-Birmensdorf

Switzerland

UID: CHE-297.924.995


Memberships:

© 2025 GDSIT. All rights reserved.