Alex Samios

Chief Growth Officer at Dogtopia

Alex Samios has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Starting in 1990, they worked in operations at Jiffy Lube International until 1993. From 1995 to 2008, Alex was the President & CEO of PJ West, LLC, a Papa John's Pizza franchisee, where they built and operated multiple successful restaurants. In 2000, they became the Regional Developer & Director at Aussie Pet Mobile, also serving as an advisor and director for the company. From 2005 to 2016, Alex was the Director, Partner at BrandAmerica, Inc., representing US brands, franchises, and products in Asia. In 2010, they founded and served as the CEO of Wellness Holdings, a company that pioneered the infrared sauna studio concept. In 2015, Alex joined Dogtopia as the Vice President of Franchise Development, overseeing franchise recruitment and acquisition. Later, they became the Chief Growth Officer responsible for the overall growth strategy of the brand. In 2017, Alex became a Board Member and Partner at both Zoom Room Dog Training and Zander Holdings. In 2021, they joined Conscious Capital Growth as the Managing Director and became a Board Member and Partner at Costa Oil - 10 Minute Oil Change, an emerging brand disrupting the oil change industry. Throughout their career, Alex has demonstrated a strong track record of driving growth, building successful businesses, and providing strategic direction.

Alex Samios holds a BA degree in English, Business, and Entrepreneurial studies from the University of Colorado Boulder. Additionally, Alex has a certification as a Private Aircraft Pilot from the Federal Aviation Administration. No specific information is provided regarding the start and end years of the education or the month and year of obtaining the certification.

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Timeline

  • Chief Growth Officer

    December, 2021 - present

  • Vice President Franchise Development

    December, 2015