John Giannakakis

Chief Legal Officer at ELTA Hellenic Post SA
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(386) 825-5501
Location
GR
Languages
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
  • English, Full professional proficiency
  • German Professional working proficiency
  • Greek Native or bilingual proficiency

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Ioannis V. Psarras

John is very easy to work with and works great with individuals that have completely different backgrounds than his own. He is organized in his work, and consistent with the way that he does his work. Ηe is knowledgeable, completely serious, diligent and he is thorough with quality presentations. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with him is completely privileged.

Pavel Hristov

John is a great communicator, gently and patiently working the room, savvy but sensitive to the cultural differences, earning confidence around the negotiations table. A gifted lawyer who can persuasively give a wider, international perspective to a cross-border transaction when most needed.

George Tousimis

We worked together with John in the leadership team of Novartis (Hellas) for a couple of years; John's contribution to the way we run business but also to the way we collaborated as a high performing team was strikingly positive! John is not the typical legal executive, who only tries to protect company interests, image & reputation - he is a true business person who tries to find solutions to existing and hard-to-resolve issues.

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Credentials

  • Fellow of Information Privacy ( FIP)
    IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals
    Aug, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Accredited Data Protection Instructor
    LAEK
    May, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
    IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals
    Dec, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified EU GDPR Practitioner
    IT Governance Ltd
    Nov, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
    Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
    Apr, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Qualified Lawyer
    Athens Bar Association
    Aug, 1991
    - Oct, 2024
  • DPO Executive
    TÜV AUSTRIA Group
    Oct, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional /Europe ( CIPP/E)
    IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals
    Jan, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional /United States ( CIPP/US)
    IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals
    Dec, 2017
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • Greece
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Chief Legal Officer
      • Apr 2023 - Present

      Excited to contribute to the ongoing large scale transformation of the Organization aiming to transform the oldest Greek Company to a modern financially viable and sustainable organization of the 21st century . Excited to contribute to the ongoing large scale transformation of the Organization aiming to transform the oldest Greek Company to a modern financially viable and sustainable organization of the 21st century .

    • Data Protection Officer
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      Holistic data protection support to the Ministry’s management designing best practices for the protection of vulnerable communities personal data and use of cutting edge security and surveillance technologies embedding privacy by design and by default and PET solutions . Holistic data protection support to the Ministry’s management designing best practices for the protection of vulnerable communities personal data and use of cutting edge security and surveillance technologies embedding privacy by design and by default and PET solutions .

    • Greece
    • Legal Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Partner- Head of Data Protection and Digital Transformation Practice Group
      • May 2018 - Present

      G+P Law Firm ( www.gplawfirm.eu) is a boutique law firm established by senior business lawyers with accumulated expertise in the areas of Data Privacy , GDPR Compliance Project Management, GRC and Digital Law . We strive for excellence and our vision is to become the point of reference for Data Protection, Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation in Greece G+P Law Firm ( www.gplawfirm.eu) is a boutique law firm established by senior business lawyers with accumulated expertise in the areas of Data Privacy , GDPR Compliance Project Management, GRC and Digital Law . We strive for excellence and our vision is to become the point of reference for Data Protection, Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation in Greece

    • Spain
    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Group General Counsel, Chief Compliance & Risk Officer
      • Sep 2019 - Dec 2022

      Senior Executive Adviser to the Group CEO and Board Members. Strategic and business relevant legal advise ,managing the Group’s Legal, Ethics and Compliance , Risk and Licensing & Subsidies Functions. Secretary of the Board of Directors. Senior Executive Adviser to the Group CEO and Board Members. Strategic and business relevant legal advise ,managing the Group’s Legal, Ethics and Compliance , Risk and Licensing & Subsidies Functions. Secretary of the Board of Directors.

    • Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Data Protection Officer
      • Mar 2018 - Feb 2020

      Privacy & Cybersecurity Consulting, Data Protection Audit DPIAs Privacy by Design targeted advice to the Bank's Management and various Functions. Privacy & Cybersecurity Consulting, Data Protection Audit DPIAs Privacy by Design targeted advice to the Bank's Management and various Functions.

    • Greece
    • Education Administration Programs
    • Co-Founder - GDPR Instructor
      • Dec 2016 - Feb 2020

      No 1 Brand Name in Greece in Data Protection Officers executive Training. More than 1500 Legal Professionals and senior executives from Banking , Telecomms, Insurance , Retail , Management Consulting , Information Security and Cybersecurity attended our Training Programs implemented with TUV Austria Hellas and Nomiki Vivliothiki . No 1 Brand Name in Greece in Data Protection Officers executive Training. More than 1500 Legal Professionals and senior executives from Banking , Telecomms, Insurance , Retail , Management Consulting , Information Security and Cybersecurity attended our Training Programs implemented with TUV Austria Hellas and Nomiki Vivliothiki .

    • United Kingdom
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • International Advisory Board Member
      • Jul 2016 - Jan 2020

      Provide strategic support to the Cyber Rescue Alliance a business assistance alliance in fulfilling its Manifesto. The Manifesto includes helping Members of the Cyber Rescue Alliance respond to the shock of a successful cyber attack , to: -make decisions that reduce damages rather than exacerbate them ; -select pre qualified providers rather than scramble to find specialist responders ; -leverage and receive the benefit of pre -agreed Cyber Rescue Alliance contracts , rather than be distressed buyers and - continue with their core business rather than be swamped by attack response Show less

    • Greece
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Data Protection Officer
      • Nov 2018 - Sep 2019

      Holistic data protection support to clinical trials and RWD collection and processing. ROPAs creation and DPIAs . Holistic data protection support to clinical trials and RWD collection and processing. ROPAs creation and DPIAs .

    • United Kingdom
    • Security and Investigations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Regional General Counsel and Data Protection Officer Southern Europe ( CSE)
      • Jan 2016 - Apr 2018

      G4S is the world’s leading international security solutions group, which specialises in secure outsourcing in countries and sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. G4S is the largest employer on the London Stock Exchange, with operations in more than 125 countries and over 620,000 employees. Role : Multi-jurisdictional , one stop-shop, legal support to businesses in Greece, Romania Bulgaria, Turkey, Serbia/Montenegro, Austria, Cyprus and Malta . Strategic legal advice, cross border Internal Investigations and Project Management . European Project Leader for GDPR preparation and Privacy Compliance at G4S Group. Regional Data Protection Officer for Southern Europe Countries ( Greece Romania Malta Cyprus) Show less

    • Switzerland
    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Head of Legal and Compliance
      • Feb 2014 - Jan 2016

      Novartis provides healthcare solutions that improve and extend people’s lives. We use science-based innovation to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. Our company is focused on industry-leading divisions with innovation power and global scale: pharmaceuticals, eye care and generic medicines Novartis is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis Group companies employ approximately 120,000 associates and its products are available in more than 180 countries around the world. Specialties Research, Innovation, Quality, Sustainability, innovative medicines, generic medicines and biosimilars, global leader in eye care, unique portfolio focuses & broad healthcare portfolio Role : Primary Legal & Compliance Lead - Member of Leadership Team and Country Executive Committee. Legal Business Partner to Brand Teams , strategic and holistic legal and compliance team management .Country Data Protection Officer supporting in data privacy issues all Group companies in Greece. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • General Counsel & Business Integrity Officer ( Greece & Cyprus)
      • Jan 2005 - Feb 2014

      160 million times a day, some-one somewhere chooses a Unilever product. Our brands include Dove, Knorr, Hellmann’s, Becel/Flora, Calvé, Magnum, Wall’s, Kibon, Algida, Ola, Ben & Jerry’s, Brooke Bond, and PG Tips brands. Our products are sold in more than 180 countries, with 53% of our business coming from emerging and developing markets and our continued success is a result of our focus on innovation and sustainability. We ensure our enterprising and talented people have the freedom to act and are empowered to make bold, tough decisions. Role : General Counsel & Business Integrity Officer ( Greece & Cyprus) FMCG, EU & Competition, Internal Investigations Marketing Law, M&A Management of in house and external legal teams Show less

    • Greece
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate Group General Counsel
      • Jan 1996 - Dec 2009

      Babis Vovos International Construction ( ‘BVIC’ ) Group is Greece’s leading property developer, owner and manager, focused on the office real estate market as well as retail and tourist real estate market. Currently, BVIC owns and manages a property portfolio of over 200,000 sqm valued at Eur 1.2 billion. Since its inception in 1974, BVIC has constructed more than 30 office complexes with a total surface area of over 500,000 sqm. BVIC is the largest listed Greek property company by turnover, and, by market capitalization. BVIC has acquired an excellent reputation for developing landmark commercial properties around the central arteries of Athens, which offer significant advantages by virtue of their size, location and facilities. The company has developed a loyal and broad network of internationally acclaimed corporations as clients, including Vodafone, Coca Cola, Cosmote, Microsoft, Siemens, Wind, Media Markt, Village Roadshow, the Supreme Council for Civil Personnel Selection (ASEP) and the Greek Athletic Federation. Role : Associate General Counsel involved in all legal issues of the Group. Areas of expertise: Real Estate & Hospitality, Construction & Development Legal Project Management, PPP, BOT Projects, Administrative Litigation before the Counsil D Etat. Show less

    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Legal Counsel ( in- house)
      • Apr 1992 - Dec 1998

      In house counsel focusing on Private Insurance Legal issues, Bancassurance, Investment Banking, Mutual Funds . In house counsel focusing on Private Insurance Legal issues, Bancassurance, Investment Banking, Mutual Funds .

Education

  • Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München
    Master (LLM), Law
    1991 - 1992
  • Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon
    Bachelor (LLB), Law
    1984 - 1989

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