CONSTANTINOS GRIVAS

Talented C- Executive with 20+ years of industry experience. Highly skilled at handling all types of issues successfully. Known for effective problem-solving and goal-oriented planning. A proactive and results-driven Business Leader with a proven track record of achieving success in leading diverse business functions across complex operations. Proficient in designing, planning, and executing business-aligned and cross-functional strategies, this resilient and articulate professional is adept at effective problem-solving and thrives in high-pressure situations. Possessing extensive experience in building, orchestrating, and delivering high-performance teams, this dynamic individual is a natural people person, decisive decision maker and team player. Handles multiple cases and maintains compliance with regulatory bodies. Offers strengths in partnership development and mentoring staff. Skilled in bringing together cross-functional expertise and managing multi-million Euro budgets, this C - Executive consistently delivers outstanding results.

• 2018 - 2019, Creating a startup company that will commercialize personalized skincare innovative products that were developed with the collaboration of a US University, in UK, , Conducted a feasibility study, created a business plan, and developed a minimum viable product (MVP) including a skin analysis machine and 26 cosmetic nano ingredients for the startup.
• 2017 - 2018, Creating a startup company that will commercialize three innovative products that were developed in 2 different labs that are based in Slovenia and Israel, Designed and developed genetic tests and personalized food supplements and cosmetics for the startup.
• 2012 - 2015,Design and setting up of genetic lab, tests, products and services in Denmark, Delivered a turnkey solution for a Danish company that wanted to offer genetic testing and personalized products and services to its customers.
• 2003 - 2004, Setting up a company that sells organic and bio certified products in Romania, Conducted market research, established the company, hired and trained staff, designed and developed new products targeted the Romanian and Moldavian market, set up distribution channels, digitalized the company, and managed intellectual property and funding.
• 2006 - 2008,Setting up a company that sells organic and bio certified products in Australia, Conducted market research, established the company, hired and trained staff, designed and developed new products targeted the Australian market, set up distribution channels, digitalized the company, and managed intellectual property and funding.
• Delivering a turnkey solution for one of the biggest MLM companies in SE Asia, 2012, 2015, Designed and developed new products and services, created and executed marketing and sales strategies, and managed the operations and logistics for the MLM company.
• Delivering a turnkey solution including contracts with local Authorities and testing all the athletes of the Olympic team of Denmark, 2010, 2011, Provided genetic testing and personalized products and services to the Danish Olympic team, ensuring compliance with the local authorities and the Olympic regulations.

• Member of the Economic Chamber of Greece, since 1996, Represented the interests of the business community and contributed to the economic development of the country.
• EQF Level 5 Adult Trainer (No. 3717), since 2018, Certified to provide training and education to adult learners in various fields and sectors.
• Member of the judging committee of Stevie Awards (The international Business Awards), since 2018. Evaluated and recognized the achievements of businesses and organizations worldwide.
• Member of Electronic Retailing Association since 2019, Promoted and advocated for the e-commerce and direct-to-consumer industry.
• Registered International Consultant / Advisor for EBRD (European Bank of Reconstruction & Development), 2015, present, Provided consultancy and advisory services to EBRD clients and projects in various countries and sectors
• Vice President of the Cyprus Federation of Climbing and Mountaineering since 2005
• Author of " A Guide to European Funding" (UBS Publishing, 2004) and " Decode Longevity " (Anagenesis Publishing, 2012)