Experience

The Greek Kitchen

• United Kingdom
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Our new brand to showcase the very best of Greece, a range of traditional Greek produce made by some of the country's top producers. Our new brand to showcase the very best of Greece, a range of traditional Greek produce made by some of the country's top producers.



My Olive Branch Ltd

• Artisan Olive Oil Maker & Co-Founder of My Olive Branch Ltd

  • 2011 - Present

  The Vision: To show the world the amazing flavour of single varietal extra virgin olive oil made from olives grown on my wife's family olive groves in SE Crete - along with other delicacies that grow in Greece. The Journey: Olive Branch was launched in July 2011 at London farmers markets where we started selling our oil. We quickly developed our range as we launched all natural Greek Mezze, our pioneering Chunky Olive Tapenade, Salad Dressings made with fresh fruit and plenty more. From our humble beginnings trading at Farmers Markets, we are now one of the most recognised brands in the UK speciality sector and our range is now available at Waitrose, Ocado, Selfridges and some of the country's top delicatessens and farm shops. The Future: To show the world how using single varietal extra virgin olive oil transforms your food, your diet and your general well being. And in case you were wondering "can I cook with extra virgin olive oil?" - of course you can! Show less



Wagner Solar UK Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member / Marketing Manager

  • Mar 2011 - Jul 2014

  Initially recruited to set up the Marketing Department; in January 2013, I was then promoted to Board Member / part of the senior management team. Played a key role in restructuring of business in 2013 to turn restore profitability and grow sales turnover. Scope of marketing activities include direct marketing, exhibitions, PR, advertising and digital marketing. As the marketing function has been new within Wagner Solar, I implemented new processes within the company to tie marketing activities to sales / sales admin personnel, so as to capture enquiries for business fulfilment. Highlight was the introduction of a consumer awareness / lead generation activity which was sponsored by our suppliers at zero cost to Wagner Solar. Through the lead generation, I delivered a fourfold ROI on the sponsorship investment. Lead negotiator for key account businesses. Show less



SANYO

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• European Corporate Communications Manager

  • Apr 2007 - Mar 2011

  Controlling the total corporate communications output for European region, including M&A / financial results announcements and crisis management activity to both external and internal audiences. This included managing media relations during acquisition of business by Panasonic. Building and maintaining relations with news agencies (Reuters / Bloomberg, etc) and daily press (Guardian, FT, Handelsblatt, etc) to build image of SANYO against key internal KPI’s Leader for Solar Business PR strategy at a pan-European level. This role includes multiple agency management / coordination in Germany, France, Italy and UK. Monthly reporting to European Board and Japan HQ. Reporting included summary of monthly activities and recommendations for collaboration across sales subsidiaries in order to eliminate duplication and reduce cost Successfully secured 6-figure budget to rebuild sales subsidiary web sites across region. 3-stage project with all stages delivered on time and on budget. Show less



JETRO

• Brazil
• Events Services

• UK Trade Enquiries Coordinator (London Office)

  • Jan 2007 - Apr 2007

  - Advisory service for Japanese companies exporting to UK / UK companies importing from Japan - Formulation and presentation of market research reports to visiting Japanese businesses - Advisory service for Japanese companies exporting to UK / UK companies importing from Japan - Formulation and presentation of market research reports to visiting Japanese businesses



Ureshino City Board of Education

• English Language Teacher / District Representative

  • Aug 2003 - Aug 2006

  - Coordinated / lead English language classes at Primary / Secondary schools in this city in Southern Japan - Elected to become one of 8 regional district representatives to provide support to new incoming teachers. - Acted as official city interpreter / translator - Maintained monthly column in city newspaper - Coordinated / lead English language classes at Primary / Secondary schools in this city in Southern Japan - Elected to become one of 8 regional district representatives to provide support to new incoming teachers. - Acted as official city interpreter / translator - Maintained monthly column in city newspaper



British Embassy

• 100 - 200 Employee

• Intern

  • 2004 - 2004

  This was a one month work experience Internship to gain experience of working for a British public service organisation in Japan. I was responsible for researching Japanese semiconductor design companies for attendance at an industry symposium hosted for British companies on a trade mission. This was a one month work experience Internship to gain experience of working for a British public service organisation in Japan. I was responsible for researching Japanese semiconductor design companies for attendance at an industry symposium hosted for British companies on a trade mission.