1. Sotiris Petrou
15 Afroditis Street, 2364 Ayios Dometios Nicosia, Cyprus | Mob +357 99517985
Phone +357 22459432 E-mail: sotirispetrou@cytanet.com.cy or sotirispetrou9@gmail.com
Professional Profile
 Ambitious and hardworking with a strong sense of self-motivation.
 Strong analytical skills with the ability to cultivate business relationships with
people of various professional and social backgrounds.
 Excellent written and oral communication skills in both Greek and English
 25 years’ experience in logistics and corporate / project financial services
 Senior Management positions in Logistics, Operations and Finance
 Extensive experience in retail, banking and construction sectors
 Excellent knowledge of the Cypriot business sector
 MA/BA in Economics from US
Employment Experience
C. A. Papaellinas Emporiki Ltd (Alphamega), Nicosia, Cyprus
Papaellinas operates 11 hypermarket stores throughout Cyprus with an annual turnover
of 180M Euro is the second largest food retailing company in Cyprus.
Logistics Manager 2004 – 2016
Reporting to the Managing Director
Supervising 12 an office of 110 logistics and expediting staff
Annual budget of 3.5M Euro
Responsible for overall management of logistics for 11 stores and 5 warehouses,
including import, procurement, purchase of goods, fleet of vehicles.
Operations Manager 2001 – 2004
Reporting to the General Manager
Day to day running of business. Preparation of operational manuals and company’s procedures on
quality products assurance. Head Member of the committee to introduce and implement HACCP
(Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points). Member of the committee to review health and safety
procedures.

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Orantez Clothing Co Ltd, London, England
Orantez fashion design and production company with an annual turnover of 11M Euro
Cost Control Manager 1996 – 2000
Reporting to the Managing Director
Restructuring of financial facilities.
Design and implementation of: stock control policy, raw materials purchasing policy,
products costing policy, accounting reporting procedures.
Introduction of new information technology.
The Valentina Group, London, England
The “Valentina Group” was composed of six fashion companies and a property holding
and management company with a total annual turnover of 22M Euro.
General Manager 1993 – 1995
Reporting to the Managing Director
Restructuring of financial facilities.
Design and implementation of new procedures in the administration and finance
departments. Reviewing cost of production and channeling of production to overseas
factories.
Introduction of diverse roles and implementation of training for staff members
Introduction of new information technology
The Cyprus Popular Bank Ltd (Laiki Bank) Nicosia Cyprus and London, England
Laiki bank was the second largest bank in Cyprus with branches abroad including the
UK.
Head of Special Loans Unit 1989 – 1992
Reporting to HO Executive committee on risks and Default loans
Business evaluation, risk analysis, recommendations and follow up on HO decisions.
Preparation of statutory reports as requested by The Central Bank.
J & P Ltd Nicosia, Cyprus and Muscat, Oman
J & P is the largest construction company in Cyprus and a large player in the Middle
East.
Land Surveyor and Quantity Surveyor 1981 – 1983
Site Land Surveyor for the International Airport and Police Head Quarter in The
Sultanate Of Oman.

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Military Service 1979 – 1981
National Guard of Cyprus
Sergeant major
Education
MA Degree Economics
Emphasis on Financial Management
University of California, Santa Barbara – 1988
BA Degree, Cum Laude, Economics
Minors: Business Administration, Computer Science, Political Science
State University of New York, New Paltz – 1987
Diploma: Building Works and Construction
Technical Training Centre Joannou and Paraskevaidi, Nicosia 1982
Graduation / Leaving Certificate: Building Works
Nicosia Technical School 1979
Scholarship
Partial Scholarship Award, Cyprus – American Scholarship Programme Sponsored by the
Agency for International Development 1985 – 1987
Honours / Awards
Cum Laude – State University of New York
Mark Silver Award – State University of New York
Dean’s List for eight consecutive semesters – State University of New York
Personal
Health: Excellent. Married with three children. Born: 09/04/1961
Training / Seminars
Leadership Development: InterKnowledge Jan 2016
European Food Information to Consumers, Regulation 1169/2011 Oct 2014
Good Practices for Product Storage: FHA Services Mar 2011
Insects and Rodents: Health Importance – Vetery Mar 2011
Advance Technologies in Warehouse & Distribution Logistics: Mantis May 2010
Food and Innovative food: New regulations: FHA Services Jun 2010
Introduction to Excel 2007: Locii Jan 2009
Benchmarking Forum 08 Jan 2008
Food Safety Inspection Systems ISO 22000: FHA Services Oct 2008

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Inventory Management and Stock Ordering: HREasy Mar 2006
Food Handling: Strovolos Municipality & Ministry of Health Nov 2003
Merchandising: Key Partners Oct 2003
HACCP: FHA Services Jun 2003
Leadership Skills: TMI Mar 2002
Customer Care – The Cyprus Popular Bank Ltd Nov 1992
Security Documentation – The Cyprus Popular Bank Ltd Feb 1992
Issues on European Unification Oct 1990
Principles of Lending: The Cyprus Popular Bank Ltd May 1990
First Aid Certificate: St John’s Ambulance Association & Brigade Jun 1982
Affiliations
Member, American Economic Association
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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