NGNick Gemenetzidis
@nickgemenetzidis
An experienced senior technology and business strategist.
United Arab EmiratesWhat I'm looking for
As a seasoned technology and business strategist, I leverage my 18 years of corporate, entrepreneurship, and consulting experience to drive growth and innovation. With a strong track record of leading large-scale technology projects in complex and multi-geographical environments, I excel at coordinating cross-functional teams, handling multi-level stakeholders, and solving complex problems.
My expertise spans from advising over 200 startups globally to developing decision-making tools contributing to significant cost savings. I have a proven ability to design lean roadmaps, act efficiently at both strategic and tactical levels, and connect innovative startups with the corporate world.
With a strong passion for entrepreneurship, I have founded three startups, with one thriving and another in the making. I am committed to helping tech startups transform their ideas into opportunities, from idea stage to Series A plus.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Managing Partner
Vestigos
Mar 2019 - Present (6 years 2 months)
Founded a boutique advisory firm, providing strategic advice and mentorship to tech start-ups. Assisted over 200 start-ups with MVP design, commercialization, and scaling strategies.
Head of Technology & Operations
FundedByMe MENA
Oct 2018 - Feb 2019 (4 months)
Led the MENA joint venture's technology and operations, ensuring compliance with DFSA regulations and managing platform localization projects.
Chief Technology Officer (Interim)
GlobalM
Mar 2018 - Jun 2018 (3 months)
Oversaw automation and strategic IT planning during an interim period, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
IT Service & Transition Manager
General Electric (GE)
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Managed data transition projects across EMEA, focusing on change management and regulatory compliance.
EMEA Service Management Leader
General Electric (GE)
Jan 2010 - Jan 2015 (5 years)
Delivered operational excellence and service improvement for a large IT environment, focusing on data quality and automation.
Member
Digital Technology Leadership Program
Jun 2008 - Jan 2010 (1 year 7 months)
Participated in GE's leadership program, focusing on developing future IT leaders through technical and business training.
CEO & Founder
MyBreakTrip Limited
Mar 2013 - Apr 2017 (4 years 1 month)
Founded a travel start-up, successfully launching a booking platform and securing funding from investors.
IT Operations Team Leader
Buongiorno UK Limited
Jun 2006 - Jun 2008 (2 years)
Managed IT operations for mobile and web services, leading a team responsible for service maintenance.
Enterprise Data Programme Leader
General Electric (GE)
Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)
Led data quality and archiving projects, establishing strategies for data management across European and Asian regions.
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United Arab EmiratesAuthorized to work in
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GreeceWebsite
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