Team

Menelaos founded Optimal Business Action in 2005 with the vision to offer bespoke HR services to companies operating in Greece and, as of 2012, in the Middle East. His international experience includes working in the USA and Greece as a Portfolio Manager and Sr. Investment Consultant for wealth management firms, brokerage houses, and a family office. He is a serial entrepreneur, having established three other companies in varying industries during the last 15 years. During his endeavors he has always strived for excellence in customer experience, in which he is a certified Master Practitioner. He currently heads the Group's Middle East operations, its international mobility services, and oversees the strategic alliance with Gi Group. MBA, Finance, Babson College, USA BSc, Marketing, Bentley University, USA Master Practitioner, Academy of Service Excellence, UK

Alexis joined Optimal in 2007 and later assumed the position of CEO. He has more than 25 years of Managerial, Consulting and Recruiting experience, both as an entrepreneur and as an Executive for the Public and Private sectors. Alexis has served as a Consultant for the Greek Prime Minister's office, as an Advisor to the Ministry of Tourism and to the President of GNTO and a member of joint Committees between the Greek National Tourism Organization and the Athens 2004 Olympic Games Organization. He has worked in Hospitality as a Hotel General Manager and HR Manager, and as a Consultant for International tenders and studies. He has organized and addressed national and international conferences and meetings among them Ministerial meetings for the Greek EU presidency. Throughout his professional life his focus and drive was always Human Resources management and employee engagement, coaching and development. Most of all he enjoys building new companies, heading projects which bring diverse talent together focusing on the Human factor. MA, International Economics, Reading University, UK BSc, Political Economy, City University, UK Global Career Development Facilitator Certified Trainer, Starwood Hotels & Resorts NLP practitioner

George has been working for more than 25 years in sales and the last 15 in adult learning. He is specialized in Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Customer Experience, Loyalty, and Teamwork. He established The Training Thinking Company, as a learning designer & provider. His previous working experience was with S.C. Johnson & Son, Henkel Hellas, Germanos, and OTEAcademy. George approaches adult learning with a holistic view,respecting the trainee and professional, adapting to his personality, accepting his diversity, utilizing his experiences and inspire change. He believes that individual development stems from the individual and his will power. His mission is to enable the individual to question existing practices, think differently and decide which skills and behaviors to change in the workplace, while all this takes place while adhering to the values and cultural beliefs of the company who entrusts their employees to our programs. BA, Business Administration, Macedonian University of Thessaloniki MSc, International Marketing, Paisley University of Scotland Certified Adult trainer, EOPPEP Master Practitioner, Academy of Service Excellence, UK

Vicky joined Optimal in 2011 and has more than 12 years experience in HR processes and systems. Vicky is highly motivated and results oriented, with expertise in the fields of HR payroll, compensation & benefits and demonstrated strengths that include assessing organizational needs, setting strategic direction, and implementing initiatives that enhance corporate performance. She has worked in a wide variety of industries and with employees under different statuses (temporary, outsourced, and internal) and, thus, ensures end-to-end service excellence and full compliance with Labor Laws. ED, Human Resources, National Kapodistrian University of Athens, GR ED, Finance & European Labor Law, National Kapodistrian University of Athens, GR BSc, Finance & Business Administration, Deree College, GR

Having capitalized more than 10 years of applied experience in critical HR roles, both in-house and in the consulting industry, Nasos is the Head of Talent Development and Employee Excellence at Optimal. He is passionate in delivering high quality HR policies and procedures positively impacting performance through Reward Management strategies, Compensation & Benefits Surveying, Performance Management initiatives, Engagement Surveying, HR metrics, People Assessment, Employee & Career counseling, and Change Management. He is also eager to exemplify programs and endeavors that reflect on improving employee experiences throughout organizational operations and lead employee excellence programs that secure employer branding. He is an active academia member, and Adjunct Lecturer at Athens University of Economics and Business, and holds a drive seeing HR trends and reflections behind numbers and big data. Phd in organizational behavior and HRM, AUEB MSc in HRM, AUEB BSc in management Science and technology, AUEB Certified Hogan consultant

Nikos has joined Optimal since February 2020, holding the position of TA Manager. Nikos is responsible for Project allocation to TA team members workflow and deliverables, ensuring quality of deliverables to the clients. In addition he takes over the implementation of senior and complicated TA projects. Nikos was employed by ICAP Group for 11 years (2008 – 2019), holding the position of Manager in the Executive Search & Selection Department. Although he was primarily engaged in all levels of Executive Search Projects, he was also active in outplacement programs, in training programs and in assessment centres. Before joining ICAP Group, he was employed by Larco SA as Human Resources Supervisor, being responsible for the Recruitment and the Compensations & Benefits department. His prior working experience was in the Consultancy sector, in Priamos SA (AIMS) as a Recruitment Consultant and in CRÈME de la CRÈME Human Resources as a Human Resources Consultant. His professional experience in Consulting lasts almost 17 years. He is fluent in Greek and English. Bachelor degree in Psychology, Deree College 2 Master’s Degrees MA in Community Care (Learning Disabilities) and ΜΑ in Industrial Relations & Human Resources Management from Keele University

Myrto is a dedicated professional with over a decade of experience in HR and Account Management, currently serving as Talent Acquisition & Operations Manager at Optimal. With extensive experience in executive search & selection projects across diverse specialties and industries, she excels in building lasting client relationships, leveraging strong communication and interpersonal skills to understand and meet diverse business needs. She is driven by a genuine commitment to delivering excellence, ensuring both client and candidate satisfaction through personalized attention and a keen understanding of individual aspirations and organizational culture. Academically has acquired a BSc in Industrial Management & Technology from the University of Piraeus.

Apostolis holds a background in Human Resources with over than 10 years of working experience in Talent Acquisition, Assessments, Training & Development and Culture alignment. He has been exposed in highly complicated and complexed projects in various industries eg. Professional services | Pharma | Maritime | FMCG | NPL’s & Digital Marketing. Academically has acquired a BSc. in Business Administration and an MSc in International Hotel Management. As more employers are struggling to fill vacancies and train or develop their staff, Apostolis provides solutions based on Optimal's extensive service offerings and experienced consultants.

Anna joined Optimal Human Reinforced in 2017 as an HR and Payroll Senior Consultant in Workforce Management. A highly skilled human resources executive with in-depth knowledge of Greek labor law regulations and associated electronic information systems, she brings over 19 years of experience in HR consulting firms and premium hotel brands.BA Technological Educational Institution of Athens.

Nafsika joined Optimal Human Reinforced in 2021 as an HR and Payroll Senior Consultant in Workforce Management. With over 15 years of experience in managing various HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll administration, and compliance. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with managers and employees to improve HR processes, resolve complex issues, and ensure a positive work environment. • BA Technological Educational Institution of Thessaloniki

Vicky offers consulting services related to HR Development & Training. She has been working as an HR Professional since 2007 and has managed challenges on Learning needs, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management etc Her rich experience in the Banking Industry, Tourism & Aviation, Consulting Sector and NGOs, gives her a thorough understanding of the Big Picture, a holistic view of the Business challenges, effective processes, strategic goals, business needs and operations. She facilitates training and coaching sessions on soft skills development such as Leadership, Management, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion culture etc Vicky firmly believes in the value of human factor empowerment and equal opportunities for all. She is a volunteer mentor and active member in societies and initiatives which support and empower women and young people. She holds an MSc in International Banking and Financial Services, she is a global Accredited Coach and an International NLP Practitioner.

Yiannis is a Senior HR Consultant, Trainer and accredited Business Coach, offering consulting services and customized solutions and products for large and medium companies, drawing upon his professional experience in HR Consulting sector, combined with an economic background and hands-on experience in Sales Development and Financial Analysis, during his 10 year stay in the private banking sector. He is highly engaged in helping organizations create a culture that supports and reinforces people’s development, facilitating their enhancement of work performance, their personal responsibility and engagement in continuous learning and finally their personal and professional success and fulfilment. The last 4 years he has facilitated & delivered numerous Training & Development Programs in areas such as PM and TM systems, Leadership, Sales, Customer Service, influence and Negotiations Skills, in large and medium enterprises • BA, Economics Department, Athens University of Economics & Business • MSc in Applied Economics and Finance, Athens University of Economic& Business • Associate Certified Coach (ACC) - International Coach Federation (ICF)

Maria is a Corporate Trainer, a DE&I Facilitator and a certified Empowerment & Leadership Coach. She coaches and trains individuals and teams, supporting them to strengthen their leadership skills, improve their performance, define their leadership style and achieve their goals. She has a long professional experience in adult training and L&D consulting, conceptualizing and delivering customized interactive workshops for the corporate environment. Her working background includes synergies with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, academic institutions and companies from various industries, i.e. retail, pharmaceuticals, energy, telecom. She is a certified trainer at the National Centre for Public Administration and Local Government and she currently teaches at the Athens University of Economics & Business. She has co-founded Women Act, which aims at empowering women to participate, as leaders and agents of change, in the public sphere. She is the author of the book “Self-leadership” (Αυτοηγεσία), which focuses on the necessary toolset and skills people need in order to become leaders in their personal and professional lives, and co-author of “Inclusion Diary” (w. Vicky Charitou) (Ημερολόγιο Συμπερίληψης). She has a PhD in International Relations and speaks 6 languages.