George Zarkalis

George Zarkalis is a transformative leader with experience in 5 industries, holding local and global roles spanning Country GM, Global Head, and Commercial Leadership in diverse markets.

He has a proven track record of driving immediate and major business turnarounds and strategic transformations, ensuring sustainable success across all his local and global positions.

George has a talent for developing strong leaders and highly capable teams, fostering exceptional employee engagement and identifying and nurturing successful successors for his various roles.

Beyond his corporate endeavors, George Zarkalis has played a key role in industry associations and actively engaged in policy discussions with top government officials, demonstrating a broad impact beyond traditional business metrics.

Education-wise, George has a diverse academic background, having studied at prestigious institutions like MIT Sloan School of Management, Harvard Business School, South Ural State University (Susu), and Ethnikon Kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon, with a focus on Education, Finance, and Chemical Engineering.

Professionally, George has held significant positions in various renowned organizations, including being the Global Head of Sales & KAM Execution at Novartis, Country Pharma Head & Country President in Austria and Egypt at Novartis, Head of Sales in Greece at Novartis, Direct Sales Manager at Germanos Group, International Business Development Manager at Germanos Group, Cash & Carry / Wholesaler Customer Group Manager at Unilever, Business Development Manager at Unilever, Exports Marketing & Sales Coordinator at SC Johnson, and National Key Accounts Manager at Unilever.

George Zarkalis's professional journey reflects a rich tapestry of experiences, leadership achievements, and a commitment to driving impactful change and fostering organizational success across diverse industries and markets.