Kostas - CEO - Greece - iCEO #94175

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Kostas's Profile

iCEO #94175

Position: CEO

Nationality: Greece

Experience

Charismatic, results-oriented C-level executive with a relentless commitment to achieving success & a proven track record of profitable revenue generation. Skilled in sales and marketing, investor relations, mergers & acquisitions and brand equity. Exceptional at building relationships, including key stakeholders (employees, board members, private equity management, journalists).

Major Achievements

Executive (CEO) leadership for a global business with a business portfolio exceeding $3.5 billion annually. Oversee a team of 1,000+ and mentor 18 direct reports. Turnaround and propelled a 76% margin increase the last five years, a 15% revenue boost, and a 2% EBITDA growth by rationalizing organization and operations, driving innovation, and focused go to market strategies. Secured $80 million in strategic partnerships with key partners to fuel growth and strengthen brand equity, leveraging the network and the team`s capabilities. Led the formation and investment in a spin off technology start up with a strategy to monetize technology capabilities and contribute to income growth. Championed a collaborative and transparent company culture focusing on set values and principles resulting in less than 6% attrition rates throughout my tenure.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Electronics

IT/Computer Hardware

Consumer Goods

Private Equity

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, CCO, CRO, Head of Business Unit, Partnerships

Sector: Consumer Goods, Technology, Automotive, Private Equity, Sporting Goods, Fashion

Interim Manager: No

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, coaching on demand

Prefered Locations: EU, Switzerland, UK, Singapore, US (selected)

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Netherlands (The)

Switzerland

UK

Operational Competencies

AI strategy (Professional)

DEI strategy (Professional)

ESG & sustainability strategy (Professional)

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)