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About Me

George Antony Ioannou

English (Mother tongue); Greek (fluent) Afrikaans (fluent)
Cypriot & South African

I am a dynamic and determined leader with deep experience in establishing and developing diverse businesses in a multinational environment. Focusing on my Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operational expertise I cover a broad spectrum of customer
and trade value chains. These include Real Estate, F.M.C.G, Retail Franchise, Hospitality, Alcoholic beverages and Education.

Competencies:
• New Business Development• Commercial Management• Franchise Management
•Strategic Business Planning •People Management & Leadership Skills •Qualitative & Quantitative Research •Marketing Management• Strong Presentation &Communication Skills •Sales Management• Operations Management .

Career Summary:
-Real Estate Broker :2021-Present (No 1 Agent for Engel Voelkers in Greece)

-Organic Foods wholesale Start up 2018 - 2020 - Achieved Sales of 2million in 2.5 years. - Sold the Business.

-Owner of Paros Island Santa Maria Beach bar & Nava Restaurant (2016- 2018) , Tripled the business and sold it after two years.

-Country Manager & Co-owner of Ocean Basket Seafood & Sushi Restaurant Franchise 2014-2015

-Managing & Franchise Director, Eurognosi S.A (Language Centre Franchisor – 220 Franchise Centres) 2006-2014

-Sales Director Allied Domecq Spirits & Wine, Hellas (Premium Consumer Goods) 1997-2006

-Restaurant Manager McDonalds Hellas 1995-1997

I have an MBA in Business Administration. I have started a lot of business, of which the majority I have either grown from scratch or turned around.

Fitness and Health is high importance to me, as it is what keeps me strong and energetic to achieve my goals. I understand how important health is in achieving anything.

Achieved Highest honours in Water polo in South Africa, Played Rugby and established A rugby Federation in Greece.
I am currently coaching Real Estate Agents to achieve their financial and health goals.