Result-oriented executive with more than 21 years successful experience of setting up new businesses from blue-sky idea to disposal of going concern. Particularly effective in improving operational performance and helping brand new or distressed companies to build up, raise funding and find a strategic partner or a prospective buyer. Accustomed to full P&L responsibility of 100+ million USD and immediate reporting to the owner/CEO. Determined to leverage broad network of easily accessible contacts to accomplish any mission.My results:- established a European franchise in Russia with an annual turnover of 9+ million Euro in the first year of operation using own investments,- built a compact entrepreneurial company within a state corporation, with a budget of 100+ million USD, - sold the business with a significant negative balance (-20+ million USD) to a strategic investor,- created a fund for private direct investment (50+ million USD) and stakeholder’s private funds management,- implemented a corporate IT platform with a budget of 4+ million USD and subsequent rollout.Common misspelling: Sophiya Venitiadi, Sophiya Vinitiadi, Sofiya Venitiadi, Sophie VenitiadiKey words: Managing Director, Managing Director Current Operations, Country Head, Country Director, Regional Director, Area Manager, Senior Business Development Partner, Business Partner, Business General Manager, Business Development Director, Market Development Manager, Director Business Excellence and Business Integration, Business Transformation Director, Business Improvement Director, Group CEO, CEO/President/Principal, General Manager, Executive Director, COO, Programme Manager, Project Governance Manager, Project Manager, Key Account Manager, Change Manager, Head of sourcing.
Listed skills include Business Strategy, Project Management, Budgets, Strategic Planning, and 31 others.
