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Dimitrios-Spyridon Kamitsos

Pharmaceutical Senior Executive
Istanbul,34

Summary

Experiential fit

23 years in Bayer, understanding and embracing the corporate culture, serving 8.5 years strategic leadership in 7 countries in EMEA and APAC, as well as exposed through project STAs in Japan, China, Germany and USA, I have consistently demonstrated the ability to drive revenue growth and market expansion. Successfully led sales teams across multiple portfolio modalities, developing and executing effective sales strategies that resulted in significant revenue increases. Gained experience in understanding diversified markets, identifying new business models, and implementing targeted initiatives aligns seamlessly with the responsibilities of the respective role. Moreover, the performance track record in Bayer proves commitment and dedication in a high-performance behavior, no matter the challenges and diverse environments. Building and nurturing high-performing teams, as well as fostering for outstanding working environment (virtual and F2F) underscores the commitment to fostering a results-driven and collaborative culture.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Cluster Country Head of Radiology

BAYER TURKEY & IRAN
09.2020 - Current

Drive Radiology business in Türkiye and Iran successfully, despite unfavorable financial environment and hyperinflation, as well as OFAC sanctions in Iran.

Achieve targets of sustainable growth, revenue generation and market leadership through effective and efficient management of portfolio, resources

and capabilities.

P&L responsibility.

Corporate Transformation frontrunner under Visionary, Architect, Coach and Catalyst behaviors.

Active member of Global Radiology Senior Leadership Team, Country Leadership Team, EMEA2 Leadership Team, Global Brand Team for OEMs and EMEA Project Leader for New Business Models.

Country Head, Radiology

BAYER KOREA LTD.
1 2016 - 08.2020

Lead Radiology business in S. Korea and deliver growth after 10 years of decelerating trend.

Re-organize the Radiology business in S. Korea under a newly launched Transformation program of TNN, achieve targets within agreed cost constraints and maximize contribution to profits and overheads as per every annual budget.

Active member of APAC Leadership Team, Country Leadership Team, Global Radiology Senior Leadership Team, Global Brand Strategy Team CT/XR, Global Brand Strategy Team CT portfolio, APAC Project Sponsor of Digitalization and Project Core member of the IMCM Global project.

Cluster Country Head, Greece/Israel/Malta/Cyprus

Bayer Hellas
01.2001 - 12.2015

Started as a PH Key Account Manager, PH Product Manager, PH Regional Sales Manager, Radiology Therapeutic Area Manager and then as Cluster Country Head for Radiology & Interventional, with responsibilities in Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Israel and Palestine.

A brief statement indicating the basic purpose of the position: leads and organizes the Radiology & Interventional business for all cluster countries (Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Israel, Palestine), so as to achieve targets within agreed cost constraints and to maximize contribution to profits and overheads as per every annual budget.

Member of several European and Global projects, representing Greece. Main contributor in creation of Division’s Global Purpose for 2014-2015.

Sales Manager

G.P.G MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY S.A.
05.2000 - 12.2000

(Member of GlaxoWellcome group)

Medical company dealing with instruments, Medical devices and diagnostics.

Exclusive representative of WelchAllyn Group, Spiedel + Keller, Oxford Instruments, MEDILINK and MAQUIRIE.

During my job I was responsible for Sales dept. concerning the areas of hospitals, diagnostic centers, doctors and also the procedures of market penetration using a whole-sale network.

Finally, participation in organizing of pharmaceutical promotional protocols by companies such as GlaxoWellcome, Aventis, Roche etc.

Managing Director

RATIO LTD.
01.1998 - 04.2000

Legal conversion of the captioned company from personal to L.T.D.

Managing director and shareholder of the new company which has the same trade subject.

Sales Manager

RATIO Co. O.E
01.1992 - 12.1997

(A unique start-up Occupational Healthcare Company on pharmaceutical and para-pharmaceutical products).

Sales manager and superintendent in marine and industry medical supply dept. with additional responsibilities to:

o Medical Surveyor

o Marketing & Public relations dept.

o Assisting councilor in Research dept.

o Involved in the team responsible for the establishment of new advanced emergency and safety systems in Greek market.

Sales Manager

FRAISE S.A.
01.1991 - 12.1991

(Deluxe pastry shop-chain using the method of franchising).

Sales Manager with additional responsibilities to:

o Sales inspector

o Supervisor of marketing & quality control

o Franchise specialist.


Canvasser

TRANSMED SHIPPING S.A.
09.1986 - 03.1989

(Shipping company representative of USSR’s Ministry of Trade in Mediterranean).

First professional experience as company’s Messenger responsible for ports, customs, banks and other maritime affairs concerning my position for one (1) years. Then two (2) years as Canvasser in Inwards-Outwards dept.

Education

Certificate of Attendance - Reimagine My Contribution DSO

Bayer HQs
Istanbul
04.1991 - 04.1991

Certificate of Attendance - Virtual Transformation Experience (VTE)

Bayer HQs
Leverkusen
04.1991 - 04.1991

Certificate of Attendance - Social Style training

FORUM TRAINING & CONSULTING
Athens
04.1991 - 04.1991

Certificate of Attendance - Public tenders - Supply procedures - Legacy

Price Observatory
Athens
04.1991 - 04.1991

Certificate of Attendance - Leadership Skillcamp 2.0

Strategic Direction, UK
Leverkusen
04.1991 - 04.1991

Certificate of Attendance - The Art of Negotiation

Harvard, AIT Greece Branch
Athens
04.1991 - 04.1991

Certificate of Attendance - Finance for non finance Managers

ALBA University
Athens
04.1991 - 04.1991

Diploma - Diploma with excellent grade (91/100, 1st in whole college) in Business Enterprises at the field of Marketing.

B.C.A COLLEGE (Plymouth University)
Athens
04.1991 - 04.1993

Diploma of Attendance - Two (2) years study in Business Management

Americal College of Athens, Deree
Athens
04.1987 - 04.1989

Skills

Liquid/Transformative Leadership

Skills

Fluent, Starter, Starter, Highly experienced

Special Assignments

  • FRAISE S.A, Part time advisor of Marketing dept., 4 years
  • PALLFARM Co., Part time Sales manager, 2 years
  • WelchAllyn Group, Scientific expert, sphygmomanometers, chestscopes, monitors, opthalmoscopes, otoscopes, electronic thermometers and chestcopes, Ongoing
  • BAYER HELLAS AG, Member of European and Global projects, Ongoing
  • BAYER KOREA LTD., Member of leadership teams, Ongoing
  • BAYER TURKEY LTD., Member of leadership teams, Ongoing

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Sao Paolo, BRAZIL
  • Date of Birth: 04/04/68
  • Marital Status: Married

Interests

Sports

Music

Cultural traveling

Winery

Lifestyle coaching

Accomplishments

Bayer AG.

o Greece – Turnaround the Diagnostic Imaging BU after dramatic loses from Schering acquisition in 2011.

o Greece – Build and grow the Radiology business within financial crisis.

o Cyprus – Re-establish Radiology business, amid country’s bankruptcy.

o Israel – Malta – Return to significant growth through LE and distributors’ management.

o S. Korea – Reform and recover the Radiology business in a hostile environment, after 10 years of decelerating performance. Bring back to growth and position country in 8th global ranking for Radiology.

o Turkey – Recover Radiology business after pandemic recession, delivering financial results in 3 consecutive record years, amid hyperinflation. Two transformational programs implemented successfully, TNN and DSO frontrunner.

o Iran – Establish a new business model for Radiology, supporting PH portfolio as well, within a sanctioned (OFAC) and hyperinflated country.


Awards

§ 2023 EMEA Best Growing Cluster, EMEA Best Project Manager

§ 2022 Global Cultural Award “Play to Win”, EMEA Award for New Business Models, EMEA Best Growing country, EMEA Best Disease Management program.

§ 2021 EMEA Best Growing country

§ 2019 APAC Best Historic Business Turnaround, APAC Best Scientific Country

§ 2012 EMEA Best Growing Cluster

§ 2011 1st EMEA country integrating Medrad Business in Greece

§ 2009 Greece Best Regional Sales Manager PH

Timeline

Cluster Country Head of Radiology

BAYER TURKEY & IRAN
09.2020 - Current

Cluster Country Head, Greece/Israel/Malta/Cyprus

Bayer Hellas
01.2001 - 12.2015

Sales Manager

G.P.G MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY S.A.
05.2000 - 12.2000

Managing Director

RATIO LTD.
01.1998 - 04.2000

Sales Manager

RATIO Co. O.E
01.1992 - 12.1997

Certificate of Attendance - Reimagine My Contribution DSO

Bayer HQs
04.1991 - 04.1991

Certificate of Attendance - Virtual Transformation Experience (VTE)

Bayer HQs
04.1991 - 04.1991

Certificate of Attendance - Social Style training

FORUM TRAINING & CONSULTING
04.1991 - 04.1991

Certificate of Attendance - Public tenders - Supply procedures - Legacy

Price Observatory
04.1991 - 04.1991

Certificate of Attendance - Leadership Skillcamp 2.0

Strategic Direction, UK
04.1991 - 04.1991

Certificate of Attendance - The Art of Negotiation

Harvard, AIT Greece Branch
04.1991 - 04.1991

Certificate of Attendance - Finance for non finance Managers

ALBA University
04.1991 - 04.1991

Diploma - Diploma with excellent grade (91/100, 1st in whole college) in Business Enterprises at the field of Marketing.

B.C.A COLLEGE (Plymouth University)
04.1991 - 04.1993

Sales Manager

FRAISE S.A.
01.1991 - 12.1991

Diploma of Attendance - Two (2) years study in Business Management

Americal College of Athens, Deree
04.1987 - 04.1989

Canvasser

TRANSMED SHIPPING S.A.
09.1986 - 03.1989

Country Head, Radiology

BAYER KOREA LTD.
1 2016 - 08.2020
Dimitrios-Spyridon KamitsosPharmaceutical Senior Executive