Zampia Kalogridi

Zampia Kalogridi

Mechanical Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Operating Officer / Business Development

  • Education

    • University of Warwick

      2007 - 2008
      Msc in Engineering Business Management

      Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) Thesis: “Eco-Design and Sustainable Manufacturing”, in collaboration with ARUP Consulting Group, London

    • University of Patras

      2001 - 2007
      Master's degree MSc in Mechanical and Aeronautics Engineering

      Division of Applied Mechanics and Materials

  • Experience

    • Technor Engineering Ltd

      Nov 2008 - Aug 2010
      Mechanical Engineer

      Technical Studies:- Participated in public tenders and managed pricing aspects- Cost accounting of technical studies- Identified revenue exploitation, strategic approaches and got involved with the procurement processes- Responsible for electromechanical installations, telemetry - remote control, automation and monitoring systems (PLC, SCADA) networks of water supply, irrigation and building management systems

    • Aleo solar GmbH

      Aug 2010 - Apr 2014
      Sales Engineer Manager

      - Build up a distribution network and acquire business partners- Planned sales approach and established relationships with local partners (number of customers 60)- Exceeded targets and defined profitability margins through efficient customer and segment analysis- Forecasted incoming business by understanding customers’ needs, analysing demands and challenges- Networked and developed contacts at the biggest annual trade shows in the industry (Greece / Abroad)- Led diverse teams from the German headquarters, motivated staff and enhanced productivity Show less

    • Freelancer

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
      Business Development / Consultant

      - Adding value to services, proposing bespoke solutions and consulting for energy requirements; responsible for conducting numerous energy inspections in buildings and issuing energy certificates- Renowned for self generating a client portfolio, new business and securing revenue opportunities- Consult / Guide groups participating in business startup - entrepreneurship tenders and companies to:a) Formulate and edit business plans and decipher their suitability for various on-going projectsb) Execute feasibility studies to evaluate strategic ideas and the scalability for roll-out and integration Show less

    • Adamant Composites

      May 2015 - now
      Business Development & Sales

      - Building business in new markets and areas to achieve profit maximisation, market power increase and portfolio's diversification- Reviewing existing contracts and looking for growth opportunities- Strategic Consulting, including business plan and brand strategy development- Developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies and plans- Participating in EU-Funded Research Projects (H2020, ESA)

    • Pleione Energy

      Sept 2015 - now
      Chief Operating Officer

      - Managing daily company operations and ensuring that proper procedures and practices are in place so that maximum efficiency is achieved- Strategic Consulting, including business plan and business development strategies- Developing and implementing marketing strategies and plans to achieve business targets- Exploring business related opportunities to achieve profit maximization- Participating and coordinating company’s EU-Funded Research Projects - Managing technical processes to provide the necessary environment for project success- Lead team planning sessions to organize the work, create project and product roadmaps, set targets and deliverables, budgeting and reporting on projects Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Energy Inspector

      Excelixi SA, Center of Sustainable Entrepreneurship
      Oct 2013
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Zampia Kalogridi
      "Match & Develop A Startup" Competition NBG Business Seeds Jan 2017 "Innovation & Technology" CompetitionNBG Business Seeds is an integrated program designed to foster innovative and export-oriented entrepreneurship. NBG Business Seeds includes actions that aim at showcasing innovative ideas and projects, training and mentoring young entrepreneurs, and providing infrastructures, networking and financing. Once the annual competition "Innovation & Technology" is over and the awards given, NBG supports the implementation of selected proposals that are… Show more "Innovation & Technology" CompetitionNBG Business Seeds is an integrated program designed to foster innovative and export-oriented entrepreneurship. NBG Business Seeds includes actions that aim at showcasing innovative ideas and projects, training and mentoring young entrepreneurs, and providing infrastructures, networking and financing. Once the annual competition "Innovation & Technology" is over and the awards given, NBG supports the implementation of selected proposals that are distinguished. Show less
    • Awarded to Zampia Kalogridi
      2nd International prize of Kickoff Competition 2016 Kic InnoEnergy (Warsaw) Sep 2016 KICkoff Competition is the business idea aimed at promoting the entrepreneurship among young people and picking the best projects to accelerate the European sustainable energy market development. Over 100 project proposals submitted, 12 European countries and 50 Start-ups only 10 finalists selected to pitch their sustainable energy ideas and compete, in front of energy market experts and investors.