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Akhnaton Dias

@akhnatondias

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Global Project & Strategic Partnerships Leader with 10+ years experience.

Switzerland

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters strategic collaboration and offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

I am a Global Project and Strategic Partnerships Leader with over 10 years of experience delivering high-impact initiatives for renowned organizations such as Google, UEFA, and FIFA. My expertise lies in vendor governance, cross-functional program delivery, and regulatory alignment across more than 20 markets in EMEA and APAC. I am certified in Agile/Scrum and PMP frameworks, and I am currently pursuing executive education at London Business School and IMD.

Throughout my career, I have successfully directed strategic partnerships and commercial operations, establishing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that improved vendor compliance by 20% and operational efficiency by 15%. I thrive in multicultural environments, fluent in six languages, and have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of high-visibility initiatives, including the FIFA World Cup Qatar roll-out.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project & Partnerships Manager

Google

Dec 2019 - Aug 2024 (4 years 8 months)

Directed strategic partnerships and commercial operations for market expansions across 20+ EMEA and APAC countries. Established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), improving vendor compliance by 20% and operational efficiency by 15%. Led cross-functional teams (Engineering, Product, Legal, Policy) to ensure seamless go-to-market execution for high-visibility

PMO & Governance Frameworks Key Performance Indicators Contract Negotiation Cross Functional Team Leadership Jira SAP Power BI

Operations Lead - EMEA

Google

Mar 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 8 months)

Led outsourced projects and market expansions across EMEA, overseeing scope, budget (~USD 10M), and risk, achieving a 100% on-time transition to steady-state operations. Recruited and steered high-performing, cross-functional teams, instituting mitigation playbooks that were later codified as global best practice. Collaborated with engineering, compliance, and security teams to ensure alignment wi

Operations Management Risk Mitigation Cross Functional Team Leadership Process Improvement Stakeholder Engagement Compliance Jira SAP ServiceNow

Match Operations & Venue Director

UEFA

Oct 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 2 months)

Managed end-to-end operations for high-profile tournaments, coordinating with over 50 national associations and Fortune 500 sponsors, consistently delivering events within budget. Directed comprehensive venue operations, liaising effectively with international partners, sponsors, and media to ensure full regulatory compliance and uphold brand excellence. Spearheaded venue-specific projects for pre

Event Management Regulatory Compliance IT Systems Logistics Budget Management Team Leadership

WORLD CUP Team Liaison Officer

FIFA

Jan 2014 - Sep 2014 (8 months)

Managed operational support and logistics for the Russian national team at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, ensuring seamless on-site event coordination and execution. Served as the liaison between the Russian National Team, FIFA officials, Local Organizing Committees, and stakeholders, managing logistics, accommodating changes, and resolving issues. Managed sponsor events and press activities for the Rus

Event Coordination Logistics Stakeholder Engagement Crisis Management Public Relations Brand Representation