Civil Engineer & Constructor -BA of National Technical University (NTUA) the oldest and most prestigious educational technical institution of Greece. -A very experienced Civil Engineer and Architect with over 45 years of experience across residential & industrial constructions. -Highly focused with a comprehensive knowledge of developing, constructing and maintaining engineering projects to required specifications, focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality and sustainability. -A consistent track record of successfully completing projects from the concept and detail of the design through to implementation, testing and handover. -Owner of two construction companies based in Athens and Rafina, Greece. -Has designed and constructed numerous constructions in Greece, specialized in “green buildings” in harmony with the environment. -Involved with working closely with civil engineers, owners engineers, engineering technicians and other professional staff to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget. -He inspired and designed PHILOXENIA project the Chinese Town of Culture, Commerce and Connectivity entering a New World. -His idea is to establish a “Town” with distinct Chinese features in line with the Greek Civilization, comprising the culture, the arts, the trade and exhibition of high tech products of P. R. China to be licensed entering EU markets. His Chinese Town can deepen cooperation and accomplish its bridging role, propose “Chinese Philosophy” in the E.U. financial field, voice ideas, express opinions and perspectives, so as to work as a “bridge” contributing to make its financial system more fair, open and transparent and push forward high-quality Belt and Road development. -PHILOXENIA is a “Special Destination” incorporating China’s Vision “One Belt, One Road” aiming to gain closer cultural and connectivity ties between China and Greece. Apart from hosting the Chinese Culture, Philosophy and Civilization, PHILOXENIA will operate as a Multilateral Platform facilitating Cooperation between China and CEEC countries...
read moreInvestments Consultant & Realtor -She was born in Argos, the ancient town of culture and civilization of Greece. She graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and then after training by National Aviation Authority she worked for 29 years in Greece’s National Aviation as a Commercial Manager for all affiliates companies, contributing to Greece’s national airports’ network for incoming tourism. Also served as “Instructor” for D.C.S. systems in the Education Center of the National Airlines. -She was prized in 1996 by the General Secretary of Greek National Tourism Organization for her contribution to the opening of Greek airports to new airline routes from Russia and Middle East. -She was retired from National Aviation in 2001. and started in a new field of business as an Investments’ Consultant. -In May 2005 she visited China for first time with her husband civil engineer & architect Michail Karamalis, who inspired and designed the Chinese Town of Culture and Civilization, of Arts and Commerce under the name “PHILOXENIA” incorporating China’s Vision “One Belt, One Road” aiming to operate as a Multilateral Platform facilitating the cooperation between China and Europe. -She is managing director of KAPERONI BUSINESS FINANCIAL GROUP S. A. (BFG) legally based in Athens since 2006. BFG offers “one stop shop” services to foreign investors who want to make the best possible investment according to their needs and requirements with excellent ROI. -Cooperates with DIAKROTIMA Schools which are the largest chain of private schools in Greece specialized in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics, History, Report, new technologies, etc. -Since 2013 until today, she was elected as executive Chairwoman of Greece-China Union for Economic, Commercial and Cultural Communications, approved by the State decision No. 2774/2008 as a nonprofit, bi-national membership organization dedicated to developing Greece-China relations for economic and trade relations between the two countries. -She organized seminars and conducted cultural events promoting the mutual understanding and cooperation between the Greek and Chinese companies to the NEW ERA. -As head of Greece missions she participated in many investment fora, workshops, trade missions and networking events in many provinces in China. -Also helps both Greek and Chinese companies in locating business partners for trade and investments, and provides important business and investment introductions for companies in Greece and in China. -Nikoletta represented Greece in the 6th CHINA-CEEC Cooperation Seminar in Ningbo on June 8-10 2019. Also arranged for the Greece’s national booth during the 1st CHINA-CEEC Expo & International Consumers Good Fair 2019 in Ningbo -Helps numerous Greek Sme’s companies and cooperatives to start exporting the “added value” Greek products to P.R. China, providing know-how and full...
read moreIn order to provide the whole range of its services in a way that they will add value to the client’s chain of activities KAPERONI GROUP assists in business organization and administration in full cooperation with its Clients. Thus, it reaches a common understanding in delivering the specified value added goals to the company’s clients. Curriculum Vitae Experience 2011-present Square by ACRM Α.Ε (Design, Branding, Construction, Franchising) Position: Franchise Managing Director Area of specialty: Organization and development of branch networks, franchise, master franchise, legal assistance, strategic and business planning management – marketing – human resource, feasibility and sustainability studies. 2010-present Liaison Management Consulting (Business Consultants & Corporate R.E.) Position: CEO Area of specialty: Advisory management, development and management of companies, mergers, buyouts, valuations, resale undertaking (hotels, factories, medical centers, etc.), businessmen representation from national or international territory for their business activities, representation of bodies and organizations for any kind of mediation – negotiation affairs. 2009-present SIGMA S.A (Educational Group E.G STRATEGAKIS Position: Franchise Management Consultant for S. Greece and Cyprus Area of specialty: Organization and development of the company’s franchise network, new businessmen recruitment, personnel training, settlement of all required acts so as for the new schools of the Group to start their operation (license, construction etc). Creation of 16 new franchise branches in Greece and Cyprus. 2007-present DIAKROTIMA (Educational Group DIAKROTIMA) Position: Franchise and Marketing CEO Area of specialty: Franchise network organization and development, new investors’ recruitment, personnel training and evaluation, settlement of new schools’ startup, marketing management and editing of printed publications, advertising strategies and design, negotiation and buy of media (TV, radio, printed publications and e marketing ), quality assurance based on ISO 9001 and ΕΛΟΤ 1433. 40 new franchise units created in Greece and Cyprus. 1999-2008 EUROGNOSI S.A (Educational Group EUROGNOSI) Position: Franchise Managing Director Area of specialty: Franchise design, studies, production of handbooks for school operation, recruitment of investors’, personnel and executives for central administration, real estate valuation, mapping and labeling of the area, creating written publications, organizing the procedure for the startup of the franchise business, finding certified suppliers to cooperate with the school network, organizing the establishment license and operation of the network, media plan of the company, training network seminars (organizing the means and topics of discussion and the people taking part), competition research, addition of supplementary products, franchise sales for the network development. Creation of 282 new franchise units in Greece and Cyprus exclusively with capitals of private investors. 1998-1999 OVB Hellas Alfinanz (Deutche Bank Gr. – Sales Network EFG EUROBANK) Position: Account & Sales Manager Area of specialty: Coordinator for organizing the sales department of bank and financial products, private banking, granting loans (E.F.G EUROBANK), investments in Greece and abroad, mutual funds in exchange (ALICO EUROBANK), promotion of insurance products to companies and individuals. 1998 GYROS TOU KOSMOU (later “AULOGYROS” Chain stores Cafe–Restaurant) Position: Branch Networks’ Management (F&B Management Control) Area of specialty: Organization and operation of the company’s stores, finding and training personnel, ordering products, selecting suppliers, analysis and costing of products – pricelists, food safety, recipe tasting, planning and including new products in stores, checking labor costs, solving problems, checking and managing quality and hygiene issues. Startup of 2 stores in Kypseli and Glyfada. 1996-1998 Papagalino – La Pasteria (Cafe – Confectioneries & Restaurants) Position: Branch Networks’ Management (F&B...
read moreOur Company was established in 2006 with the purpose of providing specialized consulting services to our Clients. By encompassing our vision in all of our cooperations, we safely and surely lead you on the road to development. Curriculum Vitae Work Data December 2005 – Today: Kaperoni Business Financial Group, Athens Greece. Marketing and Public Relations Manager. Promoting and marketing the business Setting and achieving sales and profit targets Meeting and greeting customers Addressing problems and troubleshooting Organizing and ensuring events run smoothly Carrying out inspections of property and services December 2004 – November 2005: General Bank of Greece, Athens Greece. Credit risk, Collections Sector, Pre-Sales Head of the Sector The sector includes the following departments, which I direct: Credit risk analysis department The department covers the full study of the incoming customer’s economic and legal files in order to approve or reject the application. I specifically have the unlimited right of signature. My study includes a full financial analysis at an upper level concerning decision making for the issuing of personal, consumer and mortgage loans as well as for the issuing of credit cards for the Bank. Collections department This department covers all the range of the collection department of the Bank. From one month delay, up to the point that legal actions are performed against the customer. Full reports are created on a monthly basis. Pre – Sales department Co-operates with the sales department and keeps the sales councils advised for the credit terms as well as the customer balances to coordinate cash collection. General Bank of Greece, Athens Greece. Credit risk and Operations Department, Credit Officer As a credit analyst I was undertaking the full financial and legal analysis of the customer’s file. The analysis was concluded with a recommendation of the decision for the credit product and a senior level signature. I was also responsible for the Branches of southern Greece as far as the customer service was concerned. January 1999 – November 2004: ABN AMRO Bank, Athens Greece. Credit Officer. Organization and elaboration of the incoming applications. Rating the application and the customer and decision making for the issuing of personal, consumer and mortgage loans as well as for the issuing of credit cards. Note that the time of my specific occupation, was the exact time that the retail banking product was at its peak in the Greek Market. September 1998 – December 1998: ABN AMRO Bank, Athens Greece. Collections Officer. Telephone contact with the clients of the Bank that maintain overdue accounts. Report preparation. I was occupied in the whole field of overdue accounts and specialized in pre legal cases and cases of fraud. Education Data June 2004 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration The American College of Greece, Deree College Graduation Mark: 3.5 /4.0 Seminars May 2003 Seminar: «The psychology of selling», «The art of communication», «The art of self-confidence» ABN AMRO Bank December 2001 Gala: «Business Ethics: Theory and Acts» ABN AMRO Bank April 2000 Seminars: «Legal issues for bankers», «Customer quality oriented services», «Effective teamwork in management» ABN AMRO Bank February 2000 Teiresias System, Greek Banks Union Languages Greek: Native English: Michigan Certificate of Proficiency in English, December 1996 French: Eight Years of study Italian: Three Years of study Computers Operating Systems: Windows 2000/NT/XP/VISTA Software Applications: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power-Point) References Available upon...
read moreWe believe that providing high quality services which will cover all the needs of our clients is one of the most important obligations we have towards them. Our services are addressed to all companies regardless of size or activity tailored to the specific needs of each one of them. CV CHRIS XIROS ACCOUNTING MANAGER Couples extensive financial knowledge with a strong foundation of business management Dedicated and disciplined business leader and financial champion, utilizes a proactive approach to overcome hindrances and implement prudent financial management. Compassionate team leader, mentor and coach, encourages personal and professional growth for all to succeed. Consensus builder, encourages open and frank dialogue, engages multiple stakeholders in consistently achieving results. Core business competencies include: Executive Leadership Account Reconciliation Expense Planning * Control Budget Preparation Office Management Project Management Financial Analysis Payables & Receivables Performance Appraisals PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ACCOUNTING MANAGER 2005 – present – Compile and present detailed monthly, quarterly reports for Senior Management perusal and act as the focal point in preparing year-end. – Key member of the leadership team, administering all accounting functions – Manage a 15-person team, encouraging personal and professional development of the culturally diverse department. – Devised and deployed multiple cost-savings initiatives resulting in a 20% reduction in company expenditures. ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR 2000 – 2005 – Partnered with many Greek companies to implement a 10-month accounting system conversion from manual to automated computerized processing. – Created and implemented accounting policies and practices supporting the new automated system. STAFF ACCOUNTANT 1995 – 1999 – Reduced payroll processing time by 20%, saving $55,000, implementing an in-house payroll system, eliminating the need for an outside payroll provider. – Led a major project transitioning all accounting aspects completing assignment on time and under budget. – Directed all bookkeeping functions for this 50-person manufacturer including: account receivable, accounts payable, payroll, journal entry, billing & collections, and monthly financial reporting. – Calculated and submitted annual corporate income tax statement to Revenue Canada. ASSISTANT CONTROLLER 1990 – 1993 – Supervised 3 employees responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll Administration using ADP with full accountability for hiring, training, and performance assessment. – Prepared internal and external financial and tax statements for review by corporate and external Audit Teams. – Played a key accounting role on various project teams ensuring mandates completed in accordance with company financial guidelines and budgetary allowances. JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT 1985 – 1989 – Processed weekly payroll using Software for the staff complement. – Assisted the Controller in preparing annual corporate tax returns and employee taxation documentation. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BA in Economics – Thessaloniki University Seminars: Leadership Skills Seminar Management Coaching Skills Sexual Harassment Training Assertiveness...
read moreDealing with the preparation and monitoring of business plans. An experienced, disciplined, and highly-motivated Business Analyst who has worked on a wide range of projects within both the Public and Private Sectors. An accomplished and fluent communicator with strong investigation, problem-solving and decision-making skills, combined with a pragmatic approach and sound business acumen. Highly accomplished with a verifiable track record in fields such as analysis and gathering, business process mapping and the development of interactive prototypes. CV VICTORIA GITSALI CAREER HISTORY BUSINESS ANALYST – June 2009 – present Responsible for analyzing the needs of the business and its customers and coming up with solutions to business problems. Involved in the management multiple small projects, to enhance the existing functionality and web pages for global clients employee share plans. Managing the work from initial request through estimation, approval, requirements, build and implementation. Writing Business Requirement Specifications that successfully delivered necessary change in a manageable and non-intrusive way. Implementation of new designs within the Business Operating Model. Supply Chain modeling and advice on Planning Systems. Involved in workshops / training / presentations. Assisting in the preparation of user and system test plans. Providing a link between the company, customer, the development team and any third-party regarding software functionality throughout the development cycle. BUSINESS ANALYST / PROJECT MANAGER – August 2006 – June 2009 Responsible for scoping the business requirements and developing technical solutions. Involved in developing the implementation approach and managing the impact on all business areas. Responsible for all aspects of the project from business analysis to plan management, stakeholder engagement and risk management. Managed the analysis and implementation of several large projects. Strategic analysis undertaken and delivered to inform, manage and drive stakeholder expectations. Analysis & design for a web-based adaptable workflow system for use across the business to streamline endorsement procedure for administrative processes Operational Process Flow Reviews. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Technical Involved in projects to review financial & budgetary systems Knowledge of Expertise in System design and development required for business process. Ability to construct process models including data dictionaries and volume estimates. Able to test business applications from a business perspective to ensure that all client requirements are incorporated into the design. Management Understanding service objectives and capturing business requirements through active listening & questioning techniques. Excellent communication skills to manage and liaise with business and technical consultants to explore business process improvement...
read moreWe have the technical infrastructure and know-how required to carry out a project in the best possible manner. Our clients’ growth is the major contributing factor to our growth overall. Businessman – x. President of Chamber of Professionals and Small and Medium Enterprises of Athens (VEA – The small and medium manufacturing enterprises in Greece constitute a 99. 77% of the total of the manufacturing companies and their employees are the 77.62% of all those that are employed in the manufacturing sector. The number of the members of the Chamber is over 55,000 active companies). PERSONAL SUMMARY Leveraged entrepreneurial orientation and expertise in corporate transactions. Initiated and participated in management consulting services to a broad range of industries. Led and participated in numerous engagements in functional areas. Offered services included turnaround strategy, business process improvement operations cost management and advisory services, technology assessment and system selection, and investor relations. Significant contact and client list at the senior most levels of Greece’s leading technology companies. Performed overall reviews and coordinated operating policies and procedures. Developed and communicated a vision and a strategy for the company, setting the standards for ethical behavior within the company....
read moreHellenic Academy for Strategic Analyses Dr. GEORGE GEROULIS Lt General ret. -He graduated from Hellenic Air Force Academy in 1980 and served in the Air Force as an officer and fighter pilot, trainer and academic instructor for 35 years. -Throughout his career, he served in all authorized command echelons as staff officer, team leader, section chief, department director, fighter Sq. and wing commander and in higher echelons of Air Force Staff, Joint Staff and NATO. -His professional knowledge (MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD in the strategic and technical & EW fields), his involvement in research Institutes, Military and Technical Universities and his long participation in NATO (national representative) in strategic, defense planning, EW etc. consist an added value in his wide scientific knowledge and academic experience. -Today he is working as technical manager and consultant in green technology’s projects in the private sector and as technical Consultant and instructor in HAI S.A. -He is member of AIAAA, IISS/London, AOC, Hellenic Air Academy, Academy of Strategic Analyses, and other organizations and Head of Strategic Development of CEEII (Circular Economy & Eco Innovation Institute, Sweden). -Since 2016 is elected president of “ICARUS” Cooperative and CEO of ICARUS Ltd dealing with Green Smart Constructions with zero carbonate emissions. -This time being the first Hellenic Smart Green Energy Village in Evia Island/ Karystos under his management is under construction with many innovations in energy, waters, recycling etc. He is also: -Associated researcher with NTUA/ICCS. -Renewable Energy Systems’ designer and Green Energy Applications & Buildings. -Construction Manager and systems designer for e-learning, e-government, & control. -He is, also, Vice President of Cultural Center of Athens for...
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