Nikos Kalousis

Experience

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  Diageo

  Sept 1998 - Dec 2001

  Brand Manager Gordon's Space and Jose Cuervo

  Marketing & strategic planning, budgeting / A&P monitoring, P&L monitoring, brand essence development, market research, development and implementation of brand communication & advertising campaign, on trade promotions & activities, sales & stock forecast, competition analysis, development of POS, new channels management.

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  Cargo Group Services Ltd.

  Jan 2002 - Jul 2011

  Marketing & Operations Manager

  • Lead a team that integrates freight forwarding, customs clearance, and warehousing solutions into a market-competitive end-to-end solution.• Strategically guide the team to revolutionize the market by introducing value-adding and financially beneficial logistics services in private bonded warehouses, ensuring large-scale market impact and service excellence• Responsible for conceiving and executing the establishment of a bonded container depot, adding a new business unit to the company and creating growth opportunities.• Develop the overseas network of corresponding agents in key ports of China, Southeast Asia, and the USA, a fundamental element for the company’s growth• Configure operational working procedures, routines, and tools with the aim of delivering high-quality, value-adding services to customers and enhancing operational efficiency• Conceive and manage an innovative brand identity and promotional campaign for the company’s star service “Express Groupage”, achieving significant market awareness and contributing to a substantial increase in handled volumes Show less

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  PCDC S.A. (Piraeus Consolidation & Distribution Centre)

  Aug 2011 - Apr 2024

  Operations Manager

  • Lead a team of 25 administrative staff and 60 floor employees • Develop and present proposals for the strategic direction and growth of the company also catering for enhancing employee motivation and retaining high-performing staff • Design operational frameworks and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for a wide range of diverse projects; lead initiatives in business process optimization and cost reduction• Implement software enhancements and interfaces to advance administrative efficiency, increase standardization, reduce errors and simplify training • Optimize utilization of resources and reduce idle times • Introduce meaningful KPIs to measure performance, set improvement goals, align commercial policy with operation cost, facilitate inter-departmental understanding of operations • Lead the company's sustainability path through the exploration and implementation of eco-friendly solutions • Introduce vendor assessment policies and manage procurement processes• Oversee the certification processes for ISO 9001/14001/22000, train staff in compliance and best practices and introduce root cause analysis and corrective action principles. Show less

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  Optimus Energy

  May 2024 - now

  Operations Manager

  Shifting my career into the renewable energy sector was a deliberate decision, driven by my deep appreciation for the transformative power of (green) energy in driving economic development and improving living standards, while contributing to a sustainable future. I am excited and thankful for the opportunity to work for the leader aggregator in Greece. Since joining this dynamic field, I have fully embraced its challenges, dedicating myself to mastering its complexities and contributing meaningfully to the company's objectives. This journey has been immensely rewarding, as my background, determination, ability to adapt quickly and the support of my colleagues have allowed me to navigate this evolving sector with confidence and deliver impactful results. Show less