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Dionysis Karantzis

Dionysis Karantzis

Senior Director At Global Solutions Delivery Of Circana
Pefki,I

Summary

Experienced and results-oriented leader with 20+ years of expertise in data analytics, market research, and strategic project delivery across agency and client environments. Proven track record in managing cross-functional, international teams and delivering innovative, data-driven products with a strong focus on business impact. Skilled in end-to-end product development, stakeholder engagement, and aligning technology with strategic goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Director, Global Solutions Delivery

Circana
05.2018 - Current
  • Lead and manage a high-performing analytics team of 30 professionals across diverse product portfolios.
  • Drive strategic direction and execution of analytics initiatives to support multiple business units.
  • Partner with commercial counterparts to align data insights with business growth strategies.
  • Collaborate closely with Technology and Innovation teams to integrate advanced analytical tools and platforms, ensuring the cohesive product development and delivery.
  • Develop and implement scalable analytical models to optimize product performance and customer engagement.


Solutions / Areas of responsibility:

  • Assortment & Optimization
  • Media & Market Lift
  • Basket & Customer Analytics


Recent Achievements:

  • Obtaining growth of over 45% (v.s. 23) in Media & Customer Lift Solution for the whole EMEA.
  • Member of Circana's Leadership Team across EMEA (Group of 5).
  • Part of EMEA cross-functional Innovation Team for 3 new Products launched in 2024 and 2025.
  • Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.

Head of Research Lab

Braincandy
03.2014 - 05.2018
  • Responsible for the development of the Quantitative Department of the Company.
  • Specialized in online research working with clients / brands to develop insights, optimize concepts and understand their target market.
  • Expert in Consumer Segmentation combining data from different sources (market research / online date / internal data from the client).
  • Owner of company's online platforms and key statistical analyst of the department.
  • Contact person with major market research agencies / panel agencies Worldwide (e.g. Toluna, GMI, Research Now).

Market Research & Digital Media Assistant Manager

Eurobank
01.2008 - 12.2013
  • Run all Digital Marketing Campaigns of WB Marketing, building the first complete online Google Campaign across 5 Countries.
  • Member of the first Exportgate Group Team.
  • Key contact person with Google Team in Greece
  • Owner of all Social Media / content campaigns in WB.
  • Member of “Applied Research & Innovation Competition - Greece Innovates!”
  • Responsible for all Market Research Projects (Corporate & Wealth Management), being responsible for Retention Programme of WB.
  • Owner of Marketing budget of WB.

Research Executive

GfK / NIQ
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Project Manager in client Service (Automotive Sector) of the Company.
  • Owner of all CRM application services.
  • Statistical Analyst

Education

Master of Science - Statistics & Computer Science

University of Essex
United Kingdom
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University of Patras
Patras Greece
04.2001 -

Skills

Strategic & Team Leadership

Affiliations

  • Statistical Packages R, SPSS
  • Knowledge of SQL & Java

Hobies

Tennis, Basketball, Travelling

Timeline

Senior Director, Global Solutions Delivery

Circana
05.2018 - Current

Head of Research Lab

Braincandy
03.2014 - 05.2018

Market Research & Digital Media Assistant Manager

Eurobank
01.2008 - 12.2013

Research Executive

GfK / NIQ
01.2005 - 01.2008

Master of Science - Statistics & Computer Science

University of Essex
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University of Patras
04.2001 -
Dionysis KarantzisSenior Director At Global Solutions Delivery Of Circana