Stelios Kontos

Appointed as a business analyst at the refractory solutions subsidiary of Imerys Group. Reporting directly to the export manager, my duties involve undertaking market and competitor analysis for specific emerging economies (Turkey, Mexico, Latin America and Middle East), forecasting the refractory market landscape and creating an investment feasibility business plan to be communicated at executive level.

Led an international team of 4 people, in a 3 month strategic consulting project . The project was related to the Benelux baby food, FMCG - Pharma markets and my roles involved analyzing big amounts of financial data, evaluating external market reports (eg Nielsen), forecasting the future market landscape and creating a new access strategy report which was presented to the managing director of the company. The team’s strategic recommendations are currently implemented by Nutricia in Belgium.

Implemented a business expansion strategy for Credit Control products in Greece. Contacted CFOs of listed companies and established collaboration for provision of Credit Control data. Created a portfolio of 40 new clients in less than a quarter.

Collaborated with real estate agents, for the provision of added value products. Promoted to Senior Account Manager/Deputy Branch Manager after my outstanding results and contribution in the bank’s productivity and profitability rankings.

Global Leadership