Leading the development of a NVC that aims to source Mediterranean food products in the USA and global markets, by vertically integrating the supply chain model to adapt to retailers’ requirements and boost sales.

EBRD helps companies at the early stages of their lifecycles, when business know-how and mentorship are greatly needed. Through Star Venture program, EBRD partners with selected regional accelerators to channel this customized support, which involves matching enterprises with the right international mentors and consultants

Spearheading SE Europe markets’ development, by incorporating development of business relations with national/regional trade organizations, establishing and enhancing daily communication with clients on FDA regulatory matters and boosting company’s brand awareness and clientele.

• Achieved a clientele growth (89%) and a sales turnover increase (63%) during 2016 - 2018, by creating and implementing national ATL & BTL marketing campaigns• Enhanced corporate brand awareness and credibility by approaching prospect clients and providing effective advisory on U.S. FDA Regulatory Issues (12 presentations, 53 corporations; since 2016)• Safeguarded clients’ trade and economic interests through thorough and proactive advisory on U.S. FDA Regulatory Compliance issues, resulting in avoiding penalty fees and products’ detention at U.S. Customs

• Facilitated trade on behalf of Greek corporations through effective liaison with 45 American Food Importing companies and annual coordination of 6 trade shows and 7 trade delegations to the USA• Secured entrepreneurial-investment ground and facilitated operations to companies (28 in F&B; 8 in Construction) by providing solid consultation on penetration strategies and research on the US Market• Achieved a cumulative turnover of €1.2M (2014-2018) with an annual growth rate (174%) by initializing 5 new revenue streams (i.e. educational events, trade delegations, commercial representations, trade shows, portal)• Published Market Reports on U.S. Product Segments (10 reports; annually), through the departmental development on market research and reporting expertise• Enhanced clients' retention, ‘return-business’ and empowering alliances, by introducing premium experiences during trade delegations (i.e. B2B/networking events, field trips, educational seminars)

• Expanded our CRM’s company-entries and alliances (>10,000) by establishing strategic relations between commercial associations nationwide and the organization• Organized major networking events (>500) to benefit business endeavors and entrepreneurship through managing event suppliers, corporate speakers and promotional campaigns

• Boosted brand awareness nationwide, managing an annual marketing budget of €1MIO, by coordinating and monitoring all ATL & BTL activities (12 in-store promos; 14 TVC/year; 4 competitions)• Enhanced brand and corporate social responsibility by organizing 8 culinary workshops named “Junior Chef”, motivating elementary school kids towards ‘Healthy Eating’ and the ‘Mediterranean Diet’• Reduced inventory (20%) and brand’s OPEX (4%) through optimization of warehouse stock and better restaurants’ supply-demand planning• Safeguarded brand’s competitive advantage and smooth operations, by overseeing all procurement and logistics processes, whilst collaborating with national and international vendors on licensing agreements

• Assisted American prospect companies interested in investing in Greece to explore market opportunities, by conducting thorough analysis of the e-commerce and shipping industries, presented at the Country’s Commercial Guide published by the U.S. Embassy in Athens• Promoted public and private investments in Greece by creating Market Insight Reports (IMIs) for the IT and Shipping Industries in Greece (7 IMIs in 6 months)