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Nikos Ioannou

Nikos Ioannou

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Business Unit Director at V+O Group

  • Education

    • University of Macedonia

      -
      Bachelor International and European Studies

    • University of Essex

      2000 - 2001
      Master International Relations Distinction

  • Experience

    • ECDL Hellas S.A.

      Oct 2001 - Oct 2002
      Project Manager

      Oversaw the development and rollout of examination software at ECDL Hellas (Peoplecert), managing project deliverables and timelines

    • Greek Army

      Nov 2002 - Mar 2004
      Military Service

    • Government of the Hellenic Republic

      Apr 2004 - Aug 2006
      Advisor to the Deputy Minister

      Advised on eGovernment policies and digital governance initiatives, managing a team and leading the Deputy Minister’s press office.

    • ICDL Europe

      Sept 2006 - Mar 2010
      EU Affairs Manager

      Advocated for digital skills development at the EU level, managing the Brussels office and leading fund allocation initiatives.

    • EUROPEAN e-SKILLS ASSOCIATION

      Jun 2007 - Mar 2010
      Member of the Executive Committee

      Founding member with Cisco, HP, Microsoft and Oracle of the European e-Skills Association advocating for European and national policies that foster IT skills training programmes tailored to the needs of the European workforce.

    • Philip Morris International

      Apr 2010 - May 2013
      Corporate Affairs Manager

      Managed corporate affairs across three regions, engaging with government and EU officials and leading CSR and communication initiatives

    • Coca-Cola HBC

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
      Country Public Affairs & Communication Director

      Directed public affairs and corporate communication strategies at Coca-Cola Hellenic, leading crisis management and serving as the primary spokesperson.

    • Self employed

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
      Consultant

      Provided expert consultancy in PR and public affairs, delivering tailored strategies to enhance client communication and public engagement

    • Oracle

      Jan 2016 - Sept 2019
      Strategic Initiatives Manager, EMEA

      Pioneered a key strategic initiative at Oracle, leveraging EU and international funding for educational programs. Collaborated with international organisations to enhance workforce development across Europe, Middle East and Africa.

    • V+O Group

      Oct 2019 - now
      Business Unit Director

      Lead a dynamic team at V+O Communication, focusing on strategic corporate communication and public affairs for top-tier clients. Expert in public policy and crisis communication across multiple regions in Southeast Europe

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nikos Ioannou
      Above and Beyond of Call of Duty Award Philip Morris International 2013
    • Awarded to Nikos Ioannou
      Philip Morris International Excellence Award Philip Morris International 2011

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Press officer

      Issued by 2004 Summer Olympics on Aug 2004
      2004 Summer OlympicsAssociated with Nikos Ioannou

    • Evaluator

      Issued by Evaluation committee member for the EU eGovernment Awards of 2007 on Aug 2007
      Evaluation committee member for the EU eGovernment Awards of 2007Associated with Nikos Ioannou

    • Evaluator

      Issued by Evaluation committee member for the EU eGovernment Awards of 2009 on Aug 2009
      Evaluation committee member for the EU eGovernment Awards of 2009Associated with Nikos Ioannou