ABOUT
George Bakalis is currently using his creativity to lead teams into translating goals and ideas to operational reality. He has marketing and sales experience yet his focus lies in balancing operation excellence with innovation. George has high regards for team building since he is fully convinced that shared value is just a different version of making profit. Thinking like a business owner he identifies opportunities to grow the business and the brand, whether indirectly or directly related to the core business.
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LANGUAGES
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Certificate of Digital Marketing
BCA College
Executive Program in International Business
Henley Business School
Master’s Degree in Strategic Management
Kingston University / ICBS
Bachelor Degree in Electronics
National Technological Institute
2014
Athens, GR
2008-2009
Henley, UK
2001-2003
Athens, GR
1988-1992
Lamia, GR
WORK EXPERIENCE
WORK EXPERIENCE
Head of Central Operations
Head of Franchise
Sales Manager
Area Manager
Area Manager
Elgiganten - Dixons Carphone
Training and Development Manager
Area Manager
Sales Manager
2017 - Present
Athens, GR
2010 - 2017
Athens, GR
2009-2010
Athens, GR
2006-2009
Athens, GR
2006
Stockholm, SE
2005-2006
Athens, GR
2000-2005
Athens, GR
1998-2000
Athens, GR
years of managerial experience
different industries' professional background
working positions
WHY ME
WHY ME
Collaborative
I am convinced that success is not driven by the resources you control, but by those you can access. In a world of increasing complexity, no person or firm can do it all, so those that can work well with others have a distinct advantage. We need to start thinking in terms of networks rather than nodes.
Hands On
I emphasize on design which I believe is just as important in how we run an organization as it is in how we develop, promote or sell products. Everywhere you look, design has become a central driver of value rather than an afterthought.
Strategy
Organizations should base their strategies on what they sense the world is asking from them. I consider an organization as a living entity, with its own energy, sense of direction aiming to offer something in the society . I do not always force a call for action but I am trying to listen to where the organization is naturally called to go.
Ownership
I take ownership of complexity and strive to drive clarity deep into the organization with an operational narrative , true prioritization , constant communication and clear measure of progress. My goal is ultimately to be a 'thought-leader' and provide not only ideas but inspiration.
Opportunities I am looking for
- Joining a non profit board
- Keep up with technology and trends
- Travelling
Organizations I support
- Hellenic Cosmos - http://www.fhw.gr
- Museum Of Cycladic Art - http://www.cycladic.gr
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