Holding a BSc degree in Economics from The University of Warwick, UK and an MBA degree from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern, US, Thanos is a marketing strategist with international experience and a passion towards brand development and communication. Throughout his 20+ years of experience in the FMCG, Retail and Services sectors, he has had a wide and in-depth exposure in leading marketing projects in Greece, Cyprus, the UAE and the wider EMEA region. His experience has ranged across various marketing functions – Market Research for Pepsico, Strategic Planning for BBDO Advertising Agency clients and Brand Management for Procter & Gamble, Goody’s Restaurants and Piraeus Bank in Greece. He has also worked as Marketing Manager for ipH Iakovos Photiades Ltd, managing brands of Danone, Mondelez, Arla, Starbucks and Valio, and has undertaken B2B sales and marketing projects for various companies, mainly in the services sector in Greece and Cyprus.