Yiannis Papayiannis (Ioannis Papagiannis)

VP of Sales EMEA & APAC at Acromove

Yiannis Papayiannis (Ioannis Papagiannis) has extensive work experience in various sectors and roles.

Yiannis is currently the VP of Sales EMEA & APAC at Acromove, where they are part of a team focused on disrupting the data center market and bringing cloud computing to the edge.

Prior to this, Yiannis worked as a Technology Consultant, Executive Advisor, and Mentor at Machda Enterprises Ltd, where they provided project, program, and general management services to global companies in the Telco/ICT sector. Yiannis also co-founded a boutique firm involved in luxury travel consulting for Indian origin High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) looking to travel in Greece, Cyprus, and other Mediterranean countries.

Yiannis has also held positions such as Client Partner at Tech Mahindra, where they headed Network Services Sales for a major global telecom operator across Europe, and Sales Manager - IT & Networking at MS Electronics Ltd. Yiannis was also the Head of Operations & IT at IAAC - International Airport Advertising, leading a team in launching advertising campaigns globally.

Additionally, Yiannis has experience as a General Manager at REMAX Dealmakers, where they had full P&L control and mentored a team of real estate agents, and as a Managed Services & Operations (MSO) Head at Tecnotree Corporation, where they led and transformed a team supporting BSS products in a managed services contract.

Earlier in their career, Yiannis served as a Self Defense Instructor at Sanshinkan Martial Arts & Fitness, coaching wrestling classes and participating in MMA events. Yiannis also held senior positions at Intracom Telecom, including Chief Operating Officer, Programme Director, and Head of Professional Services/Network Integration.

Furthermore, Yiannis worked as a Programme Director at ALCATEL-LUCENT HELLAS, where they managed projects for accounts such as CYTA Group, HOL, Forthnet, Wind Hellas, and Tellas.

Overall, Yiannis Papayiannis (Ioannis Papagiannis) brings a diverse range of experience and expertise, with a strong focus on technology, telecommunications, sales, and operations management.

Yiannis Papayiannis (Ioannis Papagiannis) completed their undergraduate education at the University of Surrey from 1991 to 1995. Yiannis earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree with Honors in Electronic and Electrical Engineering during this time.

Additionally, Yiannis obtained a certification in Innovative Entrepreneurship: Early Stage Startups from the MASHAV Carmel Training Center, MASHAV Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation- MFA in November 2019.

There is also a mention of attending the Nortel School in Paris, France, but the exact dates, degree, and field of study are not provided.

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  • VP of Sales EMEA & APAC

    November, 2021 - present