Konstantinos Kalafatis
Managing Director
Athens
Summary
Experienced customs broker and strategic advisor with over 15 years of expertise in international trade compliance, customs regimes, and environmental trade regulations including CBAM.
Managing Director at Kalafatis & Co., a leading Greek customs brokerage firm, serving multinational clients with complex customs operations.
Active contributor to the evolving European customs landscape through participation in CLECAT and the Logistics committee of the Greek-German Chamber of Commerce.
Specialized in CBAM compliance, AEO certification, and strategic development of cross-border logistics solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Managing Director
Kalafatis & Co.
01.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: A leading Greek customs brokerage firm, serving multinational clients with complex customs operations.
- Leading the strategic transformation of the company into a forward-thinking customs and trade compliance partner
- Spearheading CBAM consulting initiatives and high-level client engagements
- Coordinating customs warehouse management, inward processing regimes, and VAT optimization under regime 07
- Building and expanding long-term relationships with multinational clients
- A leading Greek customs brokerage firm, serving multinational clients with complex customs operations.
Operations Manager
Kalafatis & Co.
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Structured operational processes and expanded into complex customs regimes
- Introduced consulting services for regulatory compliance
Customs Broker
Kalafatis & Co.
04.2010 - 01.2013
- Executed customs clearance procedures for import/export across all regimes
Creative Project Coordinator
Studio ATA
03.2009 - 09.2010
- Supported concept development and client content strategies
Project Engineer
DIEKAT ETE
03.2007 - 03.2009
- Involved in infrastructure and transport-related engineering projects
Education
MSc - Project Management
Kingston University
Diploma - Civil Engineering – Transportation Sector
University of Thessaly
Skills
- Customs Procedures
- Special Regimes
- CBAM Compliance
- Strategic Advisory
- AEO Certification Guidance
- Strategic Business Development
- Sales Management
- Client Relationship Management
- EU Regulatory Frameworks
- Public Speaking
- Policy Engagement
- AI Trends
- Digitalization Trends in Trade
Certification
Licensed Customs Broker, Greece, 01/01/13, Top of class in national qualifying examinations
Professional Engagements
- CLECAT Member – Representing Kalafatis & Co. as the only Greek member of the top EU customs organization
- Logistics Committee Member, Greek-German Chamber of Commerce
- Frequent speaker in trade and customs conferences (CBAM, AEO, UCC, etc.)
Timeline
Managing Director
Kalafatis & Co.
01.2017 - Current
Operations Manager
Kalafatis & Co.
01.2013 - 01.2017
Customs Broker
Kalafatis & Co.
04.2010 - 01.2013
Creative Project Coordinator
Studio ATA
03.2009 - 09.2010
Project Engineer
DIEKAT ETE
03.2007 - 03.2009
Diploma - Civil Engineering – Transportation Sector
University of Thessaly
MSc - Project Management
Kingston University
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