Manolis Kanitakis

Manolis Kanitakis is an experienced professional in sales and account management, with a significant career at Nestlé spanning from 2009 to 2018. Initially serving as Key Account Category Manager, Manolis then held various leadership roles, including Field Sales Manager for the Attica region, where responsibilities included managing a team of 17 sales representatives. As Channel & Category Sales Development Manager at Nestle - CPW Hellas, Manolis crafted annual commercial strategies, prioritized channels, and analyzed market trends to drive category growth. In the role of Head of CDT Beverages, oversight included leading sales development and executing commercial plans for well-known coffee and water brands. Manolis holds an MSc in Corporate Strategy & Governance from the University of Nottingham and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Athens University of Economics and Business, along with an Erasmus degree from Universidad de Sevilla.