EXECUTIVE PROFILE
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LANGUAGES & TECHNICAL SKILLS
CORE COMPETENCIES & EXPERTISE
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DIMITRA KARAKAIDOU

HELLENIC DEVELOPMENT BANK (HDB)
Agia Paraskevi,Athens
DIMITRA KARAKAIDOU
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Years of experience

Results-driven Corporate Communications & Internal Engagement Professional with 15+ years of experience leading cross-functional alignment, strategic narrative development, and enterprise-wide change initiatives across financial, telecom, and real estate sectors. Proven expertise in aligning corporate strategy with multi-stakeholder engagement, governing internal/external communications, co-leading crisis frameworks, and driving high-impact events. Adept at bridging HR initiatives and Corporate Communications to execute internal cross-departmental engagement programs as well as major institutional external events. Skilled in leveraging digital tools and AI applications to produce high-impact multimedia materials, protect corporate reputation, and mobilize diverse audiences.

Work History

10 Months
11.2025 - Current
10 Months
Senior Executive Officer
HELLENIC DEVELOPMENT BANK (HDB) | Athens, Greece
11.2025 - Current


• Strategic Event Leadership & Communications Co-Ownership: Partner closely with the Corporate Communications Directorate to co-design, orchestrate, and execute major external events, institutional forums, and strategic program roll-outs under strict governance frameworks.
• Cross-Departmental HR Collaboration & Internal Events: Jointly drive cross-departmental alignment in close collaboration with HR, organizing internal culture events, inter-divisional workshops, and employee engagement initiatives to ensure unified operational goals and corporate narrative.
• Strategic Stakeholder Management: Direct multi-stakeholder strategic initiatives across internal business units and external institutional partners, expanding organizational visibility and strengthening strategic alliances.
• Executive Reporting & Performance Analytics: Establish structural evaluation metrics, event ROI trackers, and analytical reporting frameworks for Senior Management to facilitate strategic decision-making and clear stakeholder communication.

1 Year 9 Months
01.2024 - 10.2025
1 Year 9 Months
Founder & Communications Strategist
IKIGAI GF ESSENTIALS
01.2024 - 10.2025


• Strategic Brand Positioning: Advised SMEs and organizations on strategic communication alignment, structural workflows, and market positioning to enhance external narrative and organizational presence.
• Community & CSR Focus: Developed targeted stakeholder engagement actions and community-focused operational guidelines aligned with social responsibility principles.

1 Year
01.2023 - 01.2024
1 Year
Corporate Communications & Internal Engagement
LAMDA DEVELOPMENT | Athens, Greece
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Corporate Communications & Internal Engagement Manager | Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
    • Corporate Narrative & Internal Engagement: Designed and executed multi-divisional internal communication strategies, optimizing information flow, employee alignment, and corporate narrative during major business transformation programs.
    • Executive & Crisis Communications: Partnered directly with HR, Legal, and Executive Leadership to align crisis communication protocols, change management messaging, and workforce governance.
    • Content & Event Management: Oversee the production of employee-facing communications, newsletters, presentations, and town halls (both physical and online events) to promote corporate culture and internal alignment.
7 Years 8 Months
04.2015 - 12.2022
7 Years 8 Months
Marketing & CX Campaign Manager
COSMOTE TELECOM GREECE | Athens, Greece
04.2015 - 12.2022


• Cross-Functional Campaign Execution: Led cross-functional alignment across Product, Operations, and Commercial teams to drive integrated communication campaigns and structural roll-outs.
• Analytics & Performance Optimization: Monitored campaign budgets, evaluated engagement metrics using advanced analytics (SAS, BI), and presented data-driven strategic proposals to Senior Leadership.

13 Years
01.2002 - 01.2015
13 Years
Commercial & Marketing Roles
LG ELECTRONICS GREECE
01.2002 - 01.2015
  • Cosmote | Pescanova | LG Electronics — Commercial & Marketing Roles (2002 – 2015)
    Managed cross-functional project deliverables, promotional material creation, partner relations, and local marketing support.

Education

MSc - Services Management

Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) | Athens, Greece

MSc - Financial Management of Telecommunication Systems

National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) | Athens, Greece

BA - Political Science & Public Administration

National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) | Athens, Greece

Skills

Strategic & Crisis Communications
Internal & External Communication Programs
Crisis Communications & Issues Alignment
Change Management & Executive Reporting
Corporate Narrative & Reputation Support
Content & Digital Media
Multi-platform Content Creation (Print & Digital)
Intranet

Certification

Digital Marketing Certification — Coursera, PMP, PMO Certification — (In Progress), HR for People Managers — University of Minnesota

LANGUAGES & TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: English (C2 Native-level proficiency), French (C1), German (B2), Spanish (B2), Greek (Native).

CORE COMPETENCIES & EXPERTISE

  • Strategic & Crisis Communications
  • Internal & External Communication Programs
  • Crisis Communications & Issues Alignment
  • Corporate Narrative & Reputation Support
  • Digital & AI-driven Content Generation Tools
  • Town Halls, Physical & Virtual Event Planning
  • Stakeholder & CSR Engagement
  • External Partner & Institutional Relations
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Personal Information

Title: Corporate Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Leader

Timeline

Senior Executive Officer
HELLENIC DEVELOPMENT BANK (HDB)
11.2025 - CurrentRead more
Founder & Communications Strategist
IKIGAI GF ESSENTIALS
01.2024 - 10.2025Read more
Corporate Communications & Internal Engagement
LAMDA DEVELOPMENT
01.2023 - 01.2024Read more
Marketing & CX Campaign Manager
COSMOTE TELECOM GREECE
04.2015 - 12.2022Read more
Commercial & Marketing Roles
LG ELECTRONICS GREECE
01.2002 - 01.2015Read more
National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) - BA, Political Science & Public Administration
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National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) - MSc, Financial Management of Telecommunication Systems
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Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) - MSc, Services Management
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DIMITRA KARAKAIDOU