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General Manager
Iblea shipmanagementGeneral Manager
Jan. 2021 - Mar. 2026GreeceEstablished and launched the Athens office, building and leading a multinational team to manage a 27‑vessel fleet while driving operational reliability, safety and regulatory compliance. I oversaw day‑to‑day technical and commercial operations, P&L and resource allocation, implemented cost‑saving insourcing initiatives, secured new and expanded client contracts, and delivered board reporting with KPI and strategic updates.
Head of Business Development
90 PoEHead of Business Development
Dec. 2018 - Dec. 2020United Kingdom, LondonLed product strategy and market entry for maritime digitalisation, building and managing a team to prepare vessel‑performance software for market launch, establish strategic partnerships and expand the company’s presence in new markets.
Senior Consultand BD & Strategy
Leading Edge Strategy (LES)Senior Consultand BD & Strategy
Nov. 2017 - Dec. 2018United Kingdom, LondonAdvised aviation, maritime and high‑value manufacturing clients on go‑to‑market and growth strategies, managed client engagements and stakeholder alignment, conducted market and competitive analysis, and supported M&A diligence and deal origination.
Product Development Manager
MetisProduct Development Manager
Jan. 2016 - Jan. 2018Greece, AthensLed product development and marketing for ship performance management solutions, driving market research, cross‑functional coordination and go‑to‑market activities to improve product readiness and commercial adoption
Technology Transfer Manager
Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN)Technology Transfer Manager
Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2016United Kingdom, LondonManaged maritime technology projects, qualified investment opportunities for marine autonomous systems, improved supply‑chain sourcing for defense applications, and coordinated industry partnerships to accelerate commercialization.
Strategic Technology Analyst
Sony EuropeStrategic Technology Analyst
Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2012United Kingdom, LondonScoped and led technology research projects, identified emerging technologies relevant to corporate strategy, and established partnerships to support commercialization and cross‑sector innovation initiatives.
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