Dear Sirs, Madams,
Besides my CV attached above, I would like to provide you with an introductory summary of mine here below.
I have a more than 12 years of experience in Finance and more than 5 years as a GM and COO through top management positions in multinational / International environment.
Especially in a Publicly Listed International Construction / Real Estate Group from the CFO / COO and Abroad Divisions Director posts, I have been responsible with the CEO and Chairman for land allocation, project appraisals, development, fund raising, debt restructuring, IPO process in London Stock Exchange for new Real Estate Business, fund management, presentations, land allocations, permitting, construction stages etc.
During all these process and daily agenda of mine, I was responsible for holding, managing and liaising with World Top Class realtors, funds, bankers, legal consultants and auditors.
In general my job besides my specialized duties always as an executive, was to try to create value added, identify and avoid risks and bottlenecks from all aspects and in all operations involved.
More importantly than the above for the specific Job needs of yours is my strong International Sales and Business Development Skills and Abilities. Following my next carrier steps, besides my upscale communication / negotiation / diplomatic skills; I have strong experience in international commerce and sales, bespoke customer service / care, very strong interpersonal skills, unique multicultural background and entrepreneurial management style.
All the above are proven by my current successful experience for almost 6 years where I managed to develop an extensive International Sales channel with totally satisfied clients in more than 14 countries around the world.
Therefore I am confident that I can provide important attributes to the specific job position.
Trusting that with the above experience I can provide value added to this esteemed company, I remain at your disposal for any additional information and interview that might be needed.
Sincerely,
Apostolos Athanasopoulos
Mar. ‘11 – Today - Elgea Ltd.: General Manager, F&B, FMCG Business, International Business Development, International Sales, Exports, Imports, Marketing and Brand Development, Negotiations, B2B, B2C, Client Service.
Feb. ‘03 – May ‘10 - Michaniki Group of Companies: CFO, COO, Real Estate, Construction, Government Negotiations, Diplomacy, IPO, Banking, Finance, Consulting, International Finance, Due Diligence, Roadshows, Property Sales, Tenants Relations.
Oct. ‘98 – Jan. ‘03 IMS Health International Inc. (World Leader in Pharmaceutical Information, Consulting and Statistics)
Chief Financial Controller.