George Chrysikos

George joined Alexander Hughes in 2010, bringing extensive experience in Marketing, Sales, and Management in FMCG, Pharmaceuticals and the Lighting business, as a leader of both Greek and Multinational companies. Having worked as a CEO in two different entities, his expertise entails business planning, strategy, marketing, sales, team management and talent development, as well as project management with P+L responsibilities.

In the past, George was for 15 years the Managing Director of GENKA Commercial S.A. The company is trading quality products such as wines, spirits, delicatessen and operates the CELLIER wine shops and restaurants.

Formerly, he was the General Manager of GTE – Sylvania S.A. (Lighting bulbs and fixtures) for 12 years and held managerial positions in the marketing departments of Colgate-Palmolive and Warner-Lambert.

George holds a Business Administration degree from the Athens University of Economics and Business, and has participated in numerous marketing, sales, and management seminars.

He speaks English fluently and has a basic command of French.

George, as mentor and member of Hellenic Volunteer Managers Center (KEMEL.gr), is coaching individuals who are passionate and enthusiastic about the creation, development and preservation of startup companies.