Xanthi Galari
Summary
Strategic HR leader with 18+ years' expertise across Manufacturing, Banking, and Telecommunications. Proven track record in driving transformation through organizational design, policy development, reward strategies, and change management. Committed to delivering exceptional value by leveraging strategic problem-solving, team leadership, and project management skills. Dedicated to self-development, high performance, and fostering teamwork to drive organizational success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Director
Sidenor Group, Steel Segment Of Viohalco
12.2021 - Current
Head of HR (reporting to CEO) for 19 entities/ 3k employees in GR, BG & Balkans/ 1.4 bn revenue
Talent, Reward, Performance, L&D, Payroll, Benefits, Internal Communications
Director, Group HR Systems & Policies
Viohalco
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Designing and monitoring all Group HR Policies. Responsible for SAP SuccessFactors project for 50+ companies, 10 k employees in 8 countries.
Manager, People Advisory Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Leading projects related to organizational design, workforce planning, HR processes & systems, and change management.
Associate Principal, Advisory Services
Korn Ferry
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Leading projects related to work measurement and rewards.
Manager, Advisory Services
Octane Management Consultants
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Leading projects related to business strategy and planning, commercial policy, customer experience, and performance management.
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Large-scale projects in Banks addressing business strategy, organizational structures, policies and processes, people, and systems.
Training & Rewards Specialist
Eurobank
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Design & implement L&D, reward processes for Household Lending BU (>1 k employees)
Consultant/ Project Manager
OMAS Consulting / DIASTASI Training & Consulting
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Corporate EU funded projects related to training and employee counseling
Intern
National Bank of Greece / Kantor Consulting
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Internships in Dealing Room & advisory services
Education
Master (MA) - Social Sciences
Leicester University, Centre for Labor Market Studies
2014
Master - HRD & Consulting
Lancaster University, Management School
2006
Bachelor - Management Science & Technology
Athens University of Business and Economics
2004
Skills
- HR Operating Model
- Change Management
- Transformation
- Project Management
- Career Planning & Succession
- Leadership
- Rewards
- Work measurement
- Learning & Development
- Performance Management
- SAP SuccessFactors
Accomplishments
- Design, implement, and lead new HR operating model: Scope includes organizational structure, processes, governance and staffing for 19 entities (HQ and plants) operating in GR and Balkans
- HR Digital Transformation: Design HR policies, processes and implement SAP SuccessFactors ~3 mil euros Budget/ 4 years all HR functions/ modules across 50+ companies & 8 countries
- Lean Transformation & Downsizing: Merging two BUs, reduce HC by 50%, outplacement, voluntary exit agreements
Hobbies
- Travelling
- Music
- Books
Timeline
HR Director
Sidenor Group, Steel Segment Of Viohalco
12.2021 - Current
Director, Group HR Systems & Policies
Viohalco
01.2017 - 12.2021
Manager, People Advisory Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers
06.2016 - 01.2017
Associate Principal, Advisory Services
Korn Ferry
01.2016 - 06.2016
Manager, Advisory Services
Octane Management Consultants
01.2014 - 01.2016
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2012 - 01.2014
Training & Rewards Specialist
Eurobank
01.2008 - 01.2012
Consultant/ Project Manager
OMAS Consulting / DIASTASI Training & Consulting
01.2007 - 01.2008
Intern
National Bank of Greece / Kantor Consulting
01.2003 - 01.2005
Master (MA) - Social Sciences
Leicester University, Centre for Labor Market Studies
Master - HRD & Consulting
Lancaster University, Management School
Bachelor - Management Science & Technology
Athens University of Business and Economics
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