Yiannis Argyropoulos - Operation,Strategy & procurement Advisor, Code.hub

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Code.HubChief Strategy Officer (CSO)

Oct. 2023Athens, Attiki, Greece · HybridDeveloping, communicating and executing key strategic initiatives to advance Code Hub’s strategic goals, working collaboratively across functions to “connect the dots” from strategy to specific plans and deliverables to achieve targeted business outcomes. −Strategic Go-To-Market (GTM): Driving strategic value-based go-to-market (GTM) excellence, planning and executing the enablement and operationalization of existing/new value-based sales/business approach. −Continuously cultivate and implement more robust strategic initiatives that will help organizations achieve a competitive advantage. −Leadership of global Strategic Accounts team focusing on top tier accounts. −Product Strategy: Defining and influencing product vision and key requirements, in partnership with our Senior Stakeholders -Operations Strategy: Improve and re-design Operational Models. -BoD Advisor: Propose Company excellence & Implement Changes −Strategic Partnerships/Alliances: Driving development of strategic commercial and technology partnerships including joint ventures, potential M&A targets and other strategic partnership opportunities.. −Pricing Strategy: Developing pricing model in line with strategic objectives and ensuring effective adoption −Collaborate with the CFO/COO to develop a capital plan in line with the organization's strategy −Analyst Relations: Managing analyst relationships to ensure optimal market positioning for Code Hub −Identify and convey strategic risks. −Communicate strategy throughout the organization.

eShareChief Operating Officer - EMEA

Mar. 2023 - Sep. 2023Athens, Attiki, Greece · HybrideShare is a collaboration service management layer for M365 that frees knowledge workers to externally share files and collaborate in a natural way while preserving accountability and brand trust. eShare extends M365 to make collaboration easy without creating headaches for IT. It's M365 file sharing and collaboration that just works. -Oversee day-to-day operations, including managing teams across various functions and ensuring that the company is operating efficiently and effectively. -Work closely with the CEO and other executives to develop and implement business strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives. -Identify areas of the business where operational processes can be improved and develop and implement plans to optimize these processes. -Manage financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring that the company is operating within budgetary constraints. -Identify and mitigate potential risks to the business, including developing and implementing risk management strategies. -Play a critical role in business development, including identifying new business opportunities, building partnerships, and expanding the company's reach. -Ensure regulatory compliance and oversee legal and compliance-related matters. -Act as a key member of the leadership team, making critical decisions that impact the company's growth and success.

HSBCSenior IT Costs and Contracts Manager End User Software (SaaS & Microsoft)

Aug. 2022 - Mar. 2023London, England, United Kingdom · RemoteHired to help the End User Software Third Part Spend unit to implementation and deliver a new Supplier and Sourcing engagement strategy with Microsoft. − Managing cost management processes across multiple IT businesses − Driving sustainable growth. − Develop the IT sub-function responsibly, engaging with colleagues across the function including peer Senior Managers − Contracts Management – accountable for ensuring that contracts are renewed in a timely manner including approval via cost management processes and sign-offs / stakeholder management − Management Information – support creation of MI against contract database and third party spend − The role holder will work collaboratively with Senior Managers from other areas in IT to ensure stakeholder and customers’ requirements are met − Work with team and senior managers to deliver IT contract management and commercial awareness solutions and support to technology teams. − Builds rapport and mutual understanding to communicate and create opportunities for cross-business and/or international working, encouraging debate and open discussion.

WTWSenior Category Manager - Network Services & Telcos

May. 2022 - Aug. 2022London, England, United Kingdom · RemoteHired to help the implementation of a group procurement transformation and improvement programs as agreed by Group CPO. − Define a category strategy to manage Network (Cloud, WAN, LAN, DC) & Telecom Services − Manage a team of category specialists and coordinators based on Change Management initiatives − Create a positive team working relationships and support the Head of Enterprise Technology and Procurement team strategy. − To put the interests of WTW, clients and the integrity at the heart of the way you a WTW do business − Develop and manage Category plans and spend analysis data to develop future savings opportunities − Lead the category team to develop category strategy / planning to address short, mid, and long-term business goals and objectives related to all spend with-in the category − Manage key sourcing processes and negotiate best commercial and contractual terms − Leverage vendor relationships through negotiation to ascertain best in class products/services while reducing total cost of ownership; proven track record of year on year deliver − As required provide leadership of high-profile sourcing initiatives − Build and develop strong stakeholder skills − Provide support, guidance to peers and the Procurement leadership team

Alpha BankTransformation Program Manager - Procurement Advisory

Jul. 2021 - Jun. 2022Athens, Attiki, GreeceBrought in to help the creation and implementation of a group procurement transformation and improvement program, leveraging CPO’s Strategic Initiatives and Decisions −Working with key internal clients to deliver operational transformation and sustainable improvements in procurement leading to significantly reduced operational costs and increased efficiency − Implementing transformational change to deliver high-quality, user-centred and efficient products and services −Aligning, design and improving key processes associated with indirect/direct cost management including category management, strategic sourcing, purchase to pay and supplier risk, and relationship management − Leading the group procurement Center of Operations and Expertise in the creation and deployment of the Bank’s group procurement transformation and improvement program − Formulating practical and well-designed client recommendations based on complex data − Managing Internal Teams

AptivGlobal Category Manager - IT Hardware, Networks & Cloud

Jul. 2021 - Dec. 2021Dublin, County Dublin, IrelandSupporting global organisational goals through effective sourcing strategies, commercial negotiations, efficient contract and risk management, and productive collaboration with cross functional teams and key stakeholders - Delivering best in class IT Category Strategy execution to support organisational goals - Leading sourcing activities for initiatives exceeding $1M and negotiating compliant software agreements - Monitoring and measurement of internal customers and supply markets to ensure sourcing strategy alignment - Conducting financial performance monitoring and baseline measuring - Managing supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply and effective risk management Achievements Include: - Generated $3.2M savings on networks and cloud services - Designed the IT Sustainability Strategy for 4 Main Suppliers - Designed and implemented the IT Networks Strategy for Q3 and Q4

Micro FocusSenior Procurement Analyst

Jan. 2021 - Jun. 2021London, England, United KingdomInterim role leading the interaction and partnering between senior procurement and management stakeholders, and the development of a supplier network to support strategic expansion goals Notable Accomplishments Significantly increased supplier e-invoicing and usage of purchase orders across the organisation within two months Strategic Negotiations with savings to 21%

D.I.S. - Dynamic Integrated Solutions SASenior Functional Consultant

Sep. 2020 - Mar. 2021Athens Metropolitan AreaA specialist function role providing specialist support to the organisation’s Human Resources and IT Operations during the HR transformation from a traditional model to an Agile based organisation Developed and managed the project plan, ensuring deliverables were met on time and to budget, with full and transparent closure on all defects and resolutions The 1st Dynamics 365 for Human resources Implementation at the Region.

Viva Wallet / Payments Group of CompaniesHead of Group Procurement & Group CFO Advisor

May. 2019 - May. 2020Athens, Attiki, GreeceLeading procurement for the group and a multidisciplinary team. A member of the Advisory Board and a key advisor to the CFO for business and technology improvements. Notable Accomplishments Designed an implemented an Agile procurement strategy Benchmarked and renegotiated multiple contracts delivering cost, cycle and customer benefits

BIPStrategic IT Consultant

Mar. 2019 - Aug. 2019Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyDriving the delivery of strategic technology planning and implementation, delivering performance improvement and operational efficiencies Notable Accomplishments Processes & Corporate Procedures Re-design & tranformation at Vantage Towers Co Roll Out

ISG (Information Services Group)Senior Consultant - Network & Software Advisory Services

Aug. 2018 - May. 2019EMEAModelling client services and consulting on transformation initiatives for sales, strategy development and engagement delivery Notable Accomplishments Presented a set of enterprise-wide future state procurement processes for all third-party expenditures that streamlined workflow and provided visibility into, and controls around, procurement activities Established a control infrastructure and purchase order usage to assure appropriate financial and invoice approvals Streamlined procurement and purchase approvals from 4 weeks to 9 days by implementing specific SLAs for each approval phase Enabled enhanced procurement processes across the various business units More than $25M savings for clients

DeloitteStrategic Sourcing Consultant

Sep. 2018 - Feb. 2019London, England, United KingdomProviding sourcing and procurement advice, and management strategies. Supporting the delivery of solutions at Forbes 100 Client

Barkers & Co LLPManaging Consultant - IT & Telecom Services

Jan. 2017 - Jul. 2018GlobalDelivered contract negotiation on IT software and hardware saving $16M in contract spend. Managed all outsourced contracts with Oracle, SAP and others

KellyOCGSourcing Consultant

Jan. 2017 - Jul. 2017London, England, United KingdomThe first point of contact for requests from the client’s requisitioner, working with them to understand requirements, provide category insight and guidance to maximise cost savings. Driving improvements in processes, capabilities and systems within identified categories of spend.

VodafoneProcurement Category Manager- Mobile Networks (radio network hardware, software,services)

Sep. 2016 - Jan. 2017London, United KingdomLeading global category management activities for specific categories

AlsbridgeManaging Consultant - Network Services

Jul. 2014 - Dec. 2015London, United KingdomLeading the end to end delivery and management of projects

VodafoneSenior Category Manager

Feb. 2014 - Apr. 2014LuxembourgLeading global category management activities for specific categories

Lloyds Banking GroupSenior Sourcing Manager - Data & Networks

Oct. 2013 - Feb. 2014London, United KingdomAssisting in the development of category strategies, strengthening the supplier relationship and helping to manage the cost base

Nationwide Building SocietyVendor Manager - Application & Development Services

May. 2013 - Sep. 2013Swindon, United KingdomManaging the contractual activity of nominated vendors, facilitating commercial discussions, monitoring contract compliance and managing vendor performance management activities