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fotis rigas

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Fotis Rigas

Managing Director Recruitment Services, Kariera Group

Professional Experience:

  • Managing Director, Recruitment Services – Kariera Group

  • Leading a team of 40 recruiters across Greece, Germany, the United Kingdom, Dubai, Singapore, and Vietnam.

  • Focus sectors: Oil & Gas, Hospitality, IT, FMCG, Manufacturing, Multilingual Support, and Retail.

  • Chief Executive Officer – Executive Level (2021)

  • Strategic talent acquisition and C-Level recruitment consulting.

  • Growth Advisor & Board Member – Plushost (2019)

  • Business development and e-commerce scaling.

  • Education Growth Consultant & Board Member – Paixnidagogeio (2018)

  • Strategy and expansion in the education sector.

  • Founder – Human Factor LTD (2005)

  • HR Information Systems and consulting services.

  • HR Consultant – Nobacco (2013–2018)

  • Talent and HR strategy in the retail and FMCG space.

  • Founder – HRmind (2005–2012)

  • HR and business consulting projects across Greece and Dubai.

  • Founder – ISS (International Software Solutions), Dubai (2008–2011)

  • Software solutions with a focus on HR and enterprise systems.

  • Commercial Manager – Kariera SA (2000–2005)

  • Commercial development and strategic partnerships.

  • Various Commercial Roles (1996–2000)

  • Experience in the medical, chemical, and FMCG industries.

Education & Certifications:

  • Professional MBA, ALBA Business School (2004)

  • B.A. in Business Administration (Marketing), ICBS Business School

  • HR Audit Certification, Ireland (2013)

  • Project Management, Washington University (2009)

  • Participation in several international HR conferences

  • Fluent in English

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms