Zoe Psillas is an international business manager and executive based in Greece with over 35 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development in the steel and shipbuilding industries. She is currently the CEO of IMPEXPO STEEL TRADING Co, where she has increased annual sales by 50% for 10 consecutive years by developing new clients and representing major steel suppliers from India, China, Saudi Arabia, and Austria. Prior to her current role, she held sales and executive positions with various shipping and construction companies. She is proficient in English and has adequate skills in Italian.

1. ZOE PSYLLA
Contact: 924, Saluda Court, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514 USA
61, Chris. Smirnis street, Pefki, 15121 Athens, GR tel.: 0030 210.8065352
cell: +30 6907296676 GR
Cell: (1)910 5386634 USA e-mail: impexposteeltrading@yahoo.gr
JOB FUNCTION : INTERNATION AL BUSINESS MANAGER EXECUTIVE
Education – Certifications & Licenses
1985 Member of “Athens & Piraeus Chamber of Industry and Commerce”
1982 Certified member of the Greek National Association of Commercial Agents Brokering - Chartering
1981 Teacher's Certificate of English Literature - Athens College
1977 Art & culture diploma
Honors & Awards : 2008 European Award “Best import in Steel company”
Professional Experience
2000 - 2015 IMPEXPO STEEL TRADING Co - CEO
Selected Achievements: Designed and established sales and marketing plans
Sales Growth: Increased sales 50% for 10 consecutive years in the steel sector, providing products for the
construction industry, product solutions in the shipbuilding industry, steel for new road construction.
New Business Development: Collaborated closely with the top ten of the country's Construction companies and
penetrated major projects (see links below).
In charge of Sole representation agency:
BHUSHAN STEEL INDUSTRY – India http://www.bpsl.net/profile.html
SUTOR GROUP STEEL INDUSTRY- China http://www.sutorcn.com/en/
AGIS S.A Saudi Arabia http://agis.ae/
ELSENER SA Austria http://www.elsner.at/steel.html
CONCORD STEEL GROUP – China http://www.shougang-intl.com.hk/eng/global/home.php
Links to major Projects:
- 2006 http://www.athensatrium.gr/ Reconstruction / remodeling supplying steel structures,
marble tiles, heavy duty carpets, furniture (2009) 610.000 Euros
- 2009 http://www.neorion-holdings.gr/Syros.htmlNew constructions - 3 fire fighting vessels for
the National Fire Brigade. Steel Hull provision (Total value 15.500.000 Euro )
http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/search.php?search_builder=Neorion%20New%20Syros%2
0Shipyard%20-%20Syros,%20Greece PS 15, PS 16, PS 17
- 2011 PIRAEUS PORT COSCO Project : PIER III (Rails for cranes 850.000 Euro) Stainless steel
canals 100.000 Euro, http://www.pct.com.gr/Piraeus Port
COSCO Project: Fenders -Bollards -Mooring rings (cost 550.000 Euro)
http://www.pct.com.gr/Piraeus Port
- 2012-16 In progress/PROJECT for the NIARCHOS FOUNDATION/OPERA HOUSE about 800.000
to 1B (providing steel for its building structures )
- http://www.terna.gr/index.php?
option=com_content&view=article&layout=news&id=545&Itemid=219&lang=en (LINK)
- 2013-2016 http://www.pct.com.gr/Project: PIER III Piraeus Port (1.5 million Euro) construction
starting end of 2013- Rails for New Cranes
- 2013-2016 Cyprus Island Port of Larnaka - New Port development (1 million Euro)
construction started end of 2013

2. 2013 – Present: Volunteering for THE CYPRUS MUSEUM Org. Jacksonville, North Carolina
In Promotion, PR, Major Gifts Director
250, MEMORIAL DRIVE, SUITE 1974,28546 USA www.cyprusmuseum.org
1995 to 2000 PHOENIX SA, Vessel construction, Conversions, ship supplies, Shipbuilders Sales, in
vessel Conversions – Yachts. Major Project : M/Y ANNABEL 8Om - New construction
1985 – 1995 Impexpo C.C. - Costas Doukakis / Sales Executive assistant
Concluding Contracts, forming and opening Letters of Credit and L/Gs for our imports. Securing orders
for both suppliers and buyers from existing to potential customers. research sources for developing
customer lists. Contracts, effective proposals/ quotations, management reports. Commenting on
customer needs, interests, competitors activities and proposing new ways of approach.
1981 – 1985 British Shipbuilders S.A. - Average Adjusting Co., of Greece Piraeus (Executive
Secretary to the V.P.) Officer expediting Insurance solutions and complaints as also handling Claims of
vessels & ship owners
Personal Information:
• Sales and management professional with 15+ years of success, generating and executing innovative
ideas to expand market shares in construction, shipbuilding, the steel Industry and Maritime
operations.
• Proactive, identifying areas for continuous improvement.
• Ready to achieve annual sales & financial goals.
• Proven record of successfully completed goals, spearheading also to National and major Project
abroad. Sourcing commodities, promptly within budget, improving net profitability.
• Close ties with vendors and suppliers, well known for promptness and business ethics
• Ability & demonstrated skills, analyzing competitive bids & contracts.
• Successful at motivating employees & remaining calm in stressful situations.
• Strong organizational, time management and negotiation skills.
Additional information :
Presentations: Architect & Construction Association
Knowledge of International Rules and Regulations according to B.V., D.N.V and S.G.S.
Participated at the following Trade Exhibitions 1. POSEIDONIA in Piraeus for the shipping Industry
2. MILANO Fierra Trade fair & exhibition center
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
English: Proficient knowledge
Italian: Adequate to communicate efficiently A1/2 Speaking A1/2 Reading A1/2 Listening
Greek: Native speaker
Computer skills : Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows OS environment
Social Media : LinkedIn - http://gr.linkedin.com/pub/zoe-psillas
R e f e r e n c e s :
From the above Companies & Associations - Landside Industries & Shipyards (to be presented on demand)
Elected Members of the Athens Chamber of Commerce & Industry (to be presented on demand)
Former Minister of Education Mr. Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos (to be presented on demand)