Vasileios Kasiotakis

Mentoring & Coaching a team of young students, in their effort to build a company structure, create its Business Plan - SWOT - SOPL - Cash Flow - Launch and consequently Sell at least one product in the Maltese market. Their effort is part of their 6th Form (College) studies and preparation for their acceptance to the University.

The Foundation aims to create a broader awareness of the possible causes and consequences of excessive gambling and/or excessive gaming. As Non Executive Director of the Board and Deputy Chairman I consult and facilitate RGF Management in their role to actively inform the Maltese society and support the local Problem Gamblers.

Advising and supporting: a. Gaming Operating Companies over Games' Innovation, Marketing & Market research & Retail management, and b. Food Companies over Innovative Marketing & Market research and International Sales.

Business and Company Development & Growth in highly competitive & demanding markets & industries. Senior Business Strategic Consulting, Support and Facilitation to B2C, B2B, B2G management of Global, Local and Medium & Small organisations, in achieving high growth, sales and profitability.

Directed end-to-end P&L operations to meet and exceed annual sales, EBITDA growth, sustainability and return on investment. Actively participated and facilitated the Board of Directors in their role to safely and securely reach and retain one of the top 10 position among Maltese organisations and corporations.

Working as Chief Executive Officer and Executive member of the Board of Directors, I was giving vision, strategic direction and leadership to the formulation and achievement of the Company’s philosophy, growth objectives and strategies. Full P&L responsibility. Monitoring performance, evaluating the risks and communicating efficiently with all stakeholders (government, authorities, personnel, retailers, players/consumers) and shareholders. Leadership, hiring, training, motivation and retention of highly skilful managers and personnel.

- Plan for the future and execute at present - Bring Value to Shareholders by Achieving Challenging targets & Delivering results - Member of the Board since 2012. - P&L responsibility and accountability. - Leadership of teams by example in commercial and organisation fields - Hiring, Training, Motivation and Retention of highly experienced teams. - Connect to Retailers and Suppliers to deliver high results to Players. - Evaluate daily inefficiencies and solve daily problems.

Oversaw full lifecycle activities related to profit/loss, budgeting, and sales growth.

Directed planning and execution of robust commercial strategies, policies, and procedures for international marketing teams in a number of countries to meet and exceed set goals.

New company and commercial departments establishments (start-up), Market Development in the following countries: Malta, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Russia, Czech Republic, Turkey, Morocco, S. Africa, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Brazil. Leadership, Hiring, Training and Motivation of Local and International teams. Marketing Management, New Games Design and Launch, Media & Advertising, Promotion & Market Development Retail Network: Establishment of new POS, design, staffing, development, monitoring and control Worldwide Operations Commercial and Marketing Strategy formulation and succesful implementation.

Travel Retail, Marketing Strategy and Corporate Identity Building and successful Implementation in the New Athens Airport Retail and Marketing Management Commercial Sales of Advertising Space and Marketing Advertising Promotions Promotion of HDFS/KAE services to Brand owners and travellers Retail & Marketing Team Organisation & Training

Unilever Greece - ELAIS a. Olive Oil & Seed Oil Categories Group Brand Manager (Jul 1999-Jun 2000) OV Category Strategy Formulation, Category Management with Key Retailers, Marketing Management Budgeting b. Professional Markets Group Marketing Manager (Sept 1998-Jun 1999) Category Strategy Formulation and Implementation, Marketing Management, Personnel Management & Training, Client Relations, Budgeting, Market Opportunities Evaluation (Food Service) c. Coordinator of the Innovation Process in ELAIS for all Food Product Groups and Categories, EQA Team member - European Award winner company (Sep 1998 -Jun 2000) Oct 1996 - Aug 1998 - Unilever Italia see below Jan 1992 - Sep 1996 - Unilever Greece see below

Unilever Italia Auditing of Commercial Operations and Organization, Advertising and Media Buying, Budgeting Application, Innovation in Unilever European Operations. Audits performed in Italy, Greece, Spain, Sweden, UK, Netherlands, France

Unilever Greece - Marketing Management Market Opportunities Evaluation and Strategy Formulation. Clients Relation, Departmental Total Quality Coordination and Implementation. Jan 1996 - Aug 1996 Marketing Projects Manager Jan 1995 - Dec 1995 Group Brand Manager, Meals & Meal Components Jan 1994 - Dec 1994 Senior Brand Manager, Quick Frozen Foods Jan 1993 - Dec 1993 Brand Manager, Ready Made Sauces Jan 1992 -Dec 1992 Assistant Brand Manager, Management Trainee

Thesis Title: Marketing Strategy for the Services companies. An application to the Advertsing & Design Industry submitted to the RedGate Design, St.Andrews, Scotland

AIESEC Traineeship 1985-86 - Geneva Switzerland - Fides Fiduciaire AIESEC Responsible for the recruiting program of 1986

Specialized training for efficient training of teams and evaluation of training needs