Nikos Karakostas

Commercial Consultant at Cityzen Parking & Services
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GR
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Greek Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Serbian Elementary proficiency

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Stavros Ioannou

I cooperated with Nikos when he was the Managing Director of Megastores Electroniki in Serbia, and I was the CEO of Eurobank in Serbia. We also cooperated in the Hellenic Business Association of Serbia, where we were both elected members. In both cases, Nikos always demonstrated a highly professional attitude, was focused on results, and managed to mentor his people in order to get things dome in the most efficient and cost effective way.

Tamara Bullock

Nikos used to be my client while I worked in an international communications consultancy in Serbia. He's and exceptional results driven strategist with extensive knowledge of 360 marketing approach He challenges associates in a constructive way to deliver the best possible result for the business.

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Experience

    • Greece
    • Consumer Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Commercial Consultant
      • Nov 2018 - Present

      Cityzen is the market leader in car parks operation in Greece! Cityzen is the new name of the well-known Central Parking System Athens S.A. Central Parking System Athens S.A. was founded in 2000 through the cooperation of Auto Park System Ltd. and Central Parking System UK Ltd., a subsidiary of the Central Parking Corporation. Central Parking Corporation was founded in 1968 in the U.S. and grew into the largest parking services provider in the world. The acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Central Parking System Athens S.A. by Autopark System Ltd. was completed in October 2009. In July 2015, in the framework of its dynamic renewal, Central Parking System Athens S.A. was renamed as Cityzen Parking & Services.

    • FOUNDER - MANAGING DIRECTOR
      • Aug 2003 - Present

      International consulting company , providing consulting services on issues related to wholesale and retail distribution networks, marketing, logistics, international expansion and trade, and company re engineering issues, within the greater Balkan region. International consulting company , providing consulting services on issues related to wholesale and retail distribution networks, marketing, logistics, international expansion and trade, and company re engineering issues, within the greater Balkan region.

    • MANAGING DIRECTOR
      • Mar 2011 - Oct 2018

      Real Estate development company, member of L. Kollakis Group of Companies. I spearhead the project of the construction of the first privately owned 11 levels, 400 places, parking lot in Belgrade. Create the business plan of the operation of the project after its completion. I am diligently involved in identifying and directing the implementation of business strategy. Involved in planning and organizing the activities to achieve targets. I coordinated with main constructor and subcontractors, managed risk management plans and ensured on time delivery of the site. I communicate with banks and control the financial status of the business. I develop business line with stated objectives and determine company policies with regard to quality, safety and the environment. I adeptly provide daily operational direction and plan business and financial strategies. Schedule projects, determine workforce requirements, and allocate resources to maximize productivity.

    • Serbia
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
      • Feb 2008 - Feb 2013
    • MANAGING DIRECTOR
      • May 2005 - Mar 2011

      Daughter company of ELECTRONIKI ATHINON SA, the biggest 100% Greek owned consumer electronics retailer.I have competently served as member of the BoD, reporting to the President of the Group. I have established the company from scratch. Launched and positioned the company in the local market as well as started 3 megastores. I have executed all the daily operations of the company and defined operational goals. I have administered 130 people and handled the process of personnel recruitment and training. I have formulated sales and marketing strategies, oversaw cooperation contracts with all local and international suppliers. I have efficiently prepared and implemented comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities. I have analysed industry, market, and competitors to make informed strategy decisions, created initiatives to take advantage of market opportunities, reduced business risks, and maximized core strengths.

    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • VARIOUS TOP MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
      • Feb 1990 - Jun 2003

      Various top management positions and member of the Board of Directors in several companies of the group (FAGE SA (dairy products industry), HQF SA (frozen dough and fresh poultry industry), PALACE SA (group holding company), ELBISCO SA (bakery industry), ZITO LUKS AD SKOPJE (bakery industry), KARAT DOO(food products distribution company), in Greece, Fyrom, Bulgaria Various top management positions and member of the Board of Directors in several companies of the group (FAGE SA (dairy products industry), HQF SA (frozen dough and fresh poultry industry), PALACE SA (group holding company), ELBISCO SA (bakery industry), ZITO LUKS AD SKOPJE (bakery industry), KARAT DOO(food products distribution company), in Greece, Fyrom, Bulgaria

    • United Kingdom
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • FOUNDER - MANAGING DIRECTOR
      • Jun 1987 - Oct 1990

      Silverware exports Silverware exports

    • Netherlands
    • Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • TELLER, INTERNAL AUDITOR
      • Feb 1980 - May 1987

Education

  • Deree College
    1980 - 1984
  • ATHENA LYCEUM
    HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
    1966 - 1978
  • ZIRIDES HIGH SCHOOL
    1966 - 1978

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