ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

 

  • Ph.D. in Strategic Knowledge Management & Organisational Behaviour (HR Development), University of Macedonia (Greece), 2011

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  • M.Sc. in Management of Production Systems (Lean Six Sigma) (4 semesters), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2003

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  • M.Sc. in Processes and Technology of Advanced Materials (4 semesters), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2000

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  • B.Sc.  - Dipl. Engineer in Mechanical Engineering (10 semesters), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 1998

 

 

SUMMARY  of   QUALIFICATIONS

 

Senior academic lecturer, researcher and top management expert, specialised in HR Development and Talent Management, with interesting career achievements, strong academic and industrial experience, management & leadership expertise and advanced level Engineering Educational Background. Possessing excellent organisation and analytical capabilities and used to working under pressure. Open minded, with hands-on practical professional experience, outgoing personality and also, effective innovator, with a unique ability to relate well to a wide range of people and cultures at all levels, ensuring jobs are seen through from conception to successful completion. In parallel, a University Lecturer in Management Science (University of Macedonia / Greek Public Sector), a research associate and teaching staff (at UoM), Greek Management Association and Paris School of Business, with outstanding evaluation record and strong research activity. Brilliant Public speaker in Talent Management, HR Development and Recruitment with excellent evaluation record. 

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CAREER  SKILLS – COMPETENCIES

 

 

  • Talent management & staff development

  • Recruitment Specialist

  • Training professional (senior lecturer at a state university)

  • Human Resources Management Expertise

  • Cost- effective production planning and controlling

  • Lean Six-Sigma expertise

  • Effective planning – controlling – scheduling

  • Technology management skills

  • Leadership skills and outgoing personality

  • Organizational thinking and acting

  • Knowledge management leadership

  • Change Management expertise

  • Strong Project Management Skills

  • R&D / Systems Engineering

  • Adult Training

  • Management Research expert

  • Statistical  quality control expertise

  • Productivity improvement skills

  • Management Consultant

  • Design and specifications experience

  • Effective Engineering Consultancy

 

 

 

ACADEMIC & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

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06/2017 - Onwards

Faculty Member of ESCE International Business School (Location: Paris, France, http://www.esce.fr). 

Courses:

  • International People Management,

  • Developing potential, (Talent Management)

  • Social Psychology at Work ,

  • Qualitative and quantitative research methods

 

02/2016 - Onwards

Organisational Consultant at the ROBOTICS ACADEMY (Robotics Academy of University of Macedonia). Website: robotics.uom.gr 

Main Duties:

  • New Projects Management (Educational & Assistive Robotics)

  • Organisation & Communication

  • Business Development and Growth Strategies

 

 

11/2015 - Onwards

Visiting Professor at Paris School of Business (PSB - http://www.psbedu.paris/en), teaching at the Master in International Business (MIB) & Master in International Finance (MIF) :

  • Human Resources Management (MSc level)

  • e-Business Management (MSc level)

  • IT Management (MSc level)

 

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09/2014 - Onwards

Academic Researcher & Teaching Staff in Organisational Behavior, Knowledge Management and Human Resources Development at University of Macedonia (www.uom.gr), in:

1) Department of Educational and Social Policy, teaching:

  • Teaching Methodology in Lifelong Learning (BSc)

  • Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods in Social Sciences (MSc)

  • Entrepreneurship & IT Management (BSc)

2) Department of Accounting and Finance, teaching:

  • Principles of Management Science (BSc)

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01/2016 - Onwards

Visiting Professor in Management Science at the Executive Training Programs of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises  (SEV – www.sev.org.gr & www.ivepe.gr). Courses:

  • Strategic Business Management,

  • Human Resources Development,

  • Talent Management

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01/2014 - Onwards

Visiting Professor at the 'Greek Management Association' (www.eede.gr), teaching at the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program:

  • Management of Production Systems

  • Talent Management and HR Development

  • Project Management

  • Management Principles

 

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03/2006 - 06/2011

Non-tenure track, Lecturer & Academic Researcher at the Department of Accounting and Finance (University of Macedonia / Public-Sector (Greece)).

 

  • Courses / Teaching (Fields of Expertise): 1) Organizational Development, 2) Operations’ Management, 3) Organizational Behavior, 4) Strategic Management, 5) Introduction to Management Science, 6) Marketing Management

 

 

03/2005 - 03/2006

Visiting Lecturer at the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programm & Academic Researcher at University of Macedonia (GREECE)

 

  • Special MBA Program for Executives and Professionals. Department of Business Administration. Course taught: Strategic Financial Management

 

 

03/2000 - 03/2002

Visiting Lecturer at the Greek Institute for Vocational Training.

 

  • Program for Executives and Professionals. Course taught: Strategic Managerial Behavior in Engineering Professions.

 

 

MANAGERIAL  EXPERIENCE

 

09/2011 -08/2014

Manager at a Multinational Organisation (Bombardier Transportation) in Switzerland (Zürich). Global Role as a Manager at the Product Unit: Traction Converters. 

 

 

10/2013- Onwards

Joint owner of the scientific portal www.labsinabox.com which aims at the connection of university labs with industry and independent research centres.

 

 

12/2003 - 08/2011

Senior Manager at a Public sector Organization (Hellenic Railways). Production Planning and Scheduling, Administration, Staff Training and Development. 

 

 

10/2009 – 10/2013

Senior Management Consultant at an International Organization. Consultant of the management board. Human Resources management, Strategy formulation and Organizational Development.

 

 

08/2005 - 05/2009

Joint-owner and Senior Development Cunsultant at the company ELLAIA Ltd (Food Industry)

 

 

07/1999 - 12/2003

Senior Manager, Training and R&D Head at a Private Sector Organization (Elitherm SA)

 

 

 

HOBBIES

 

  • Music (State Conservatory of Thessaloniki, Piano, Advanced Harmony & Music Theoretics  1982 – 1996)

  • Basketball

  • Puzzles

  • Socialising with friends

  • Reading the "Astronomy" Magazine

Short CV & Future Targets

FUTURE TARGETS

 

  • My first book is under Publication. Title of the book: "Strategic Lessons from Alexander the Great and parallelisms to Strategic Business Leadership". This book will published in English Language (Publication is scheduled with an Internationally recognised Publishing Organization). 

  • My second book is scheduled to be published in 2016. Title of the second book: "Organisational Behaviour: An Alternative Perspective". This book will published in English Language (Publication is scheduled with an Internationally recognised Publishing Organization).