Hello! I am Vangelis Kakouras. General Manager and an under graduate Software Engineer.
Highly effective, results and challenge driven executive; strong business acumen and diverse knowledge, encompassing a number of critical business arenas: Tobacco, Automotive, Car Rental & Lease Services, Publications, Home/Office Furniture and other FMCG.Learn More
2018 - Present
Head of 35 ISR (Inside Sales Reps) for Middle East, Turkey, Africa and Greek/Bulgarian markets. Focusing on PC and Print sales to MM (Mid Market) companies of 100-1.000 headcount. Surpass by 30% personal and Team targets in volume units and NSV within first 6 months.
2007 - 2010
Reduced Operating expenses by 30% by closing down 3 non profitable units and making targeted headcount cuts. Shifting strategy to limited new publications strictly following commercial acceptance criteria and launched new categories focused in trade influence. Created first e-commerce activities for stock list titles, rejuvenated presence in social media and digital Marketing.
1999 - 2006
Turned around negative bottom line results by 200% within first 2 years generating profits of 2 mio Euros first time ever. Refreshed extensively personnel by 50% offering inspiration and chances to younger graduates to bring better results. Expanded dealership network from 2 to 12 new locations thus achieving a 60% increase in annual turnover. Created new Leasing schemes (financial + operating) thus contributing to augment clients range in RAC and Fleet Management.
1980 - 1985
University of Athens (EKPA)
The mission of the Department of Mathematics is the cultivation and development of mathematical thinking, the search and elaboration of theoretical models for the interpretation of practical and theoretical problems and the training of scientists for the needs of education, economics and research.
1992 - 1993
INSEAD Business School, France
INSEAD brings together people, cultures and ideas to develop responsible leaders who transform business and society. As one of the world's leading and largest graduate business schools, INSEAD offers participants a truly global educational experience. More than 11,000 executives participate in INSEAD's executive education programmes each year.
2021 - Present
Vocational Training Institute
Design, development, operation support and maintenance of application software (internet software) technology and telematics e.g. creation of websites, web pages, creation of multimedia content applications, distance education - telemedicine, processing of database data and presentation of data on the internet. Database design and connection to the programming environment and web applications. Use of Information Systems (PCs) and independent PCs.
Address
21, Profitou Elia, Artemis, Attica, GREECE
Phone
(+30) 6957039310
ekakouras@hotmail.gr