Head of Supply Chain and Operation Transformation Services- GRANT THORNTON
Results-driven C-level executive with over 25 years of experience in Smart Supply Chain transformation, e-business innovation, and multi-unit integration across FMCG, retail, and manufacturing sectors. Proven ability to lead large-scale M&A operations, execute digital supply chain strategies, and drive operational excellence and cost optimization. Recognized for transforming underperforming units, aligning technology with business goals, and fostering high-performing cultures.
Core Competencies:
– End-to-End Supply Chain Optimization
– Digital & e-Business Transformation
– Strategic M&A Integration
– Cost Reduction & Margin Improvement
– Operational Restructuring & Turnarounds
– Leadership of Cross-functional & Multinational Teams
– Smart Logistics & ERP Implementation
– Data-Driven Decision Making
As Principal Consultant at Grant Thornton Greece (2023 – Present), I advise large clients on supply chain transformation, digital operations, and cost control strategies across healthcare, food, and retail industries.
During his tenure of 13tn years as Group COO & General Manager of Nireus S.A., he led a major end-to-end supply chain reengineering and digital transformation initiative, resulting in a major cost reduction in operational expenses and improvement in operating margin. He implemented smart planning and data visibility tools across the group.
As CEO of Predomar SRL (2016 – 2019), a Spanish subsidiary of Nireus Group, hetransformed an underperforming organization into a profitable and growing entity, increasing market share through retail and branded customer development.
In hiw role as Operations Director in Avramar Group during a post-M&A integration, he successfully integrated four distinct supply chain networks into one smart, efficient and resilient supply chain formation using advanced data analytics and AI forecasting technology
Education & Training:
– M.Phil in Operations & Supply Chain Management, Cranfield University, UK
– M.Sc in Computing, University of Kent, UK
– MBA, Athens University of Economics & Business
– Diploma in International Leadership & OB, SDA Bocconi, Italy
– Multiple executive seminars and certifications in SCM, ERP, and digital innovation
Languages: Greek (Native), English (Fluent), Spanish (Professional)
Technological Competence: SAP, Oracle SCM, Microsoft Dynamics, Business Intelligence Tools, AI-enabled SCM platforms
Articles :
He has published a lot of articles in Greek and International magazines in the field of supply chain and logistics mainly on Logistics optimization, Smart Supply Chain Ecosystem while he published the following paper in one of the prestigious scientific journal in the world
Malindretos, G., Vlachos, I., Manikas, I., & Chatzimanolakis, M. (2016). Future prospects of sustainable aquaculture supply chain practices. In R. Setchi, R. Howlett, Y. Liu, & P. Theobald (Eds.), Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2016 (pp. 487–497). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-32098-4_42