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Marousi, Gr

Tripoli, Peloponnese, Greece

Establishment of a Sustainable Development ObservatoryThis initiative aims to set up common indicators and methodologies based on international standards to monitor the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in each municipality of the region. The overarching goal is to align all policies, commitments, and initiatives towards the sustainable development of the Peloponnese region.

Athens, Attiki, Greece

Planning for intelligent and sustainable cities of the future in an innovative and resident-centric approach.Responsible for: • Sustainability Development consulting - Help businesses and Local Government Agencies to capture opportunities, transform operations (e.g. SDG Mapping, Monitoring & Reporting), manage risk, and drive growth, creating positive economic, social, and environmental impact in ways that are profitable• Strategic planning for smart cities – develop… Show more Planning for intelligent and sustainable cities of the future in an innovative and resident-centric approach.Responsible for: • Sustainability Development consulting - Help businesses and Local Government Agencies to capture opportunities, transform operations (e.g. SDG Mapping, Monitoring & Reporting), manage risk, and drive growth, creating positive economic, social, and environmental impact in ways that are profitable• Strategic planning for smart cities – develop Business Plans by adding digital intelligence and Sustainable Development Strategies to existing urban systems• Developing, designing and delivering e-training activities Show less

Greece

The WAVE Lab, hosted by the University of the Aegean, Greece, is a boutique R&D and business advisory venture, driven by thought leadership creation (insights, intellectual capital) on business transformation.Achievements and contribution to the organization:• Established with the Director of the Lab the initial strategy and initiated the launch of it• Pioneered the first consulting tool for Business ecosystem strategy• Spearheaded and trained a group of junior and… Show more The WAVE Lab, hosted by the University of the Aegean, Greece, is a boutique R&D and business advisory venture, driven by thought leadership creation (insights, intellectual capital) on business transformation.Achievements and contribution to the organization:• Established with the Director of the Lab the initial strategy and initiated the launch of it• Pioneered the first consulting tool for Business ecosystem strategy• Spearheaded and trained a group of junior and senior researchers (MBA students, PhD candidates) on the development of new intellectual capital for the Lab• Optimized and delivered PhD-level insights on new strategic thinking (e.g. business ecosystems, growth, business transformation)• Piloted the search and assessment of cutting-edge strategic trends and the potential integration in the Lab’s propositions• Accelerated the Lab’s international profile and impact• Improved overall productivity by establishing roles and responsibilities that clearly define tasks for the researchers Show less

Greece & Usa

“Leadership & Disruptive Innovation” Program (LDIP). An acclaimed 16-weeks educational program that was focused on preparing participants to lead an organization amidst digital disruptions. The program was capped by a 1-week Discovery Expedition in the US, where participants met with top experts and leaders (e.g. Princeton University, Citigroup, US Congress, Federal Bank of New York, etc.)Responsibilities and achievements:• Designed and organized the candidate selection… Show more “Leadership & Disruptive Innovation” Program (LDIP). An acclaimed 16-weeks educational program that was focused on preparing participants to lead an organization amidst digital disruptions. The program was capped by a 1-week Discovery Expedition in the US, where participants met with top experts and leaders (e.g. Princeton University, Citigroup, US Congress, Federal Bank of New York, etc.)Responsibilities and achievements:• Designed and organized the candidate selection process• Shaped, trained and motivated the selected participants to become capable to interact with top experts and leaders in the US and as a result to cultivate lasting relationships with our American counterparts• Supervised and coached the participants during the tripCNN Link (in Greek): http://www.cnn.gr/news/ellada/story/151925/to-panepistimio-aigaioy-proetoimazei-ti-nea-genia-igetikon-stelexon Show less

Athens, Attiki, Greece

Developing, designing and delivering a Masters-level online learning experience based on cutting-edge pedagogical methods (e.g. Flipped classroom) and focus on business ecosystems.Specific modules include:• Stakeholder management• Strategic agility• Organizational Sustainability• Service design

Greece

In 2021, 500+ registered participants from 3 continents and 50+ organizations joined the Forum's activities - from executive boardrooms, lecture halls and research labs. It is a unique, annual meeting point for industry experts, academics and public sector officials to network, learn and share about digital disruptions, focusing on women-led, data-driven digital transformation and value engineering.Responsibilities:• Design and develop a well-balanced, high-quality scientific… Show more In 2021, 500+ registered participants from 3 continents and 50+ organizations joined the Forum's activities - from executive boardrooms, lecture halls and research labs. It is a unique, annual meeting point for industry experts, academics and public sector officials to network, learn and share about digital disruptions, focusing on women-led, data-driven digital transformation and value engineering.Responsibilities:• Design and develop a well-balanced, high-quality scientific program to be presented at the conference. Show less

Greece

Achievements and contribution to the organization:• Modernized and transformed the courses based on cutting edge scientific development in service management and the standards of the best Business schools of the world (IMD Business School, University of California etc.) • Teaching on Postgraduate students, using the Objectivism pedagogy method. • Mentored and supervised all levels… Show more Achievements and contribution to the organization:• Modernized and transformed the courses based on cutting edge scientific development in service management and the standards of the best Business schools of the world (IMD Business School, University of California etc.) • Teaching on Postgraduate students, using the Objectivism pedagogy method. • Mentored and supervised all levels of students (Postgraduate, Master and Ph.D. candidate students) on projects using the Constructivism pedagogical method. • Directed and cultivated scientific research insights for publications on conference proceedings and international journals. Show less

Greece

Research for proposals of EU Funded Projects based on the Call for Proposals Horizon 2020 Balkan Med & Erasmus +Responsibilities:• The engineering of pioneering insights based on the requirements of the call for proposals• Research on stakeholder management for an innovative tourism experience in the disruptive networked economy• The creation of Heritage-led ecosystems in Greek tourism destinations

Ph.D., Business Administration, (Focus: Strategy - Business Transformation), Grade: Excellent

Results: A business ecosystem strategic model (published in international Journals) that provides a decision-making tool for deciding.

Executive Training, Management Consulting

Modules Completed: • Market Research • Data Analysis • Understanding Consumer Needs • Client Recommendation

Csr-School Professional Diploma, Executive Training On Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), (Focus: Operations Management)

Expertise gained on: • Business Strategy • Project Management • Value Engineering

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration And Management, General

Expertise gained on: • Digital Disruptions • Service Management • Creation and development of dynamic e-learning environments