Gap Inc. (Franchise of Marinopoulos Group)Regional Chief Financial Officer Operations
Oct. 2009 - Sep. 2011Based in Greece• Introduced GAP products in Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Cyprus as part of a franchise operation, successfully establishing the brand in multiple Balkan markets. • Secured Board approval for a 5-year strategic business plan, leading store expansion and achieving significant Group turnover across Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania, and Cyprus. • Directed the successful implementation of SAP, enhancing operational efficiency, financial transparency, and enterprise-wide analysis of financial, stock, and profitability metrics. • Provided strategic financial and operational leadership, implementing robust corporate governance across Operations, Logistics, IT, Treasury, Accounting, and Tax to support regional expansion. • Cultivated relationships with key financial institutions, conducted regional P&L analysis, and consolidated Operations and IT functions within tailored distribution strategies.