Workearly Mentor
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
