Nikos Kalaitzidakis

Nikos Kalaitzidakis has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Nikos started their career at Philip Morris International, where they held various roles such as Sales Business Development Manager and Systems and Reporting Manager.

In 2006, Nikos joined Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, where they served as Regional General Manager for North West Russia, Country General Manager for Croatia, Bulgaria, and Hungary, and Country General Manager for Poland. During their time at Coca-Cola, they were responsible for managing P&L, overseeing factories and employees, and leading beverage operations in multiple countries. Nikos also participated in mentoring activities with Vital Voices and startups.

In 2023, Nikos is set to take on the role of Vice President of the Food & Beverages Group of Companies for the Middle East and North Africa at Olayan Saudi Holding Company.

Nikos Kalaitzidakis has an extensive education history, spanning from 1989 to 2018. In 1989, they enrolled in the University of Sussex and pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science Engineering, which they successfully completed in 1992. Moving forward, in 1992, Kalaitzidakis joined the University of Wales, Cardiff, where they pursued a Master of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence with Engineering Applications. Nikos completed their master's program in 1993.

In 1998, Nikos Kalaitzidakis pursued further education by enrolling in the Sunderland Business School, where they completed a Diploma in Distance Learning. Nikos'sdiploma focused on Business Administration with a specialization in International Marketing, and they successfully finished the program in 2001.

Kalaitzidakis continued their educational journey by enrolling in INSEAD, a well-known business school, in 2004. Nikos completed an executive MBA program in Project Management and Innovation in 2005. Ten years later, in 2014, they returned to INSEAD to undertake the Advanced Management Programme (AMP), a senior executive program.

The last documented education endeavor for Nikos Kalaitzidakis occurred in 2017 when they joined IESE Business School. Nikos completed the AMP program in 2018, focusing on business studies.