Since 2007, Pantelis and his teams have been helping companies, entrepreneurs and individuals to find answers to their most critical questions.
We have worked with Fortune 500 companies, regional and local leader companies, promising start ups, thousands of executives and associates globally.
Through business advisory, startup advisory, coaching & learning services, equity investing we are creating winning stories.
Business Advisory
Our Business Advisory Programs help retail, consumer goods and food service companies increase customer satisfaction, boost employee engagement, improve economic performance, and achieve sustainable growth.
Startup Advisory
Our Startup Advisory Programs support founders to achieve their dreams and bring their unique ideas to life by providing them with business knowledge and practical management tools.
Life & Career Coaching
Our Life & Career Coaching Programs are designed to help students and early career professionals develop critical competencies and take the right decisions for their future in all domains of life.
Business Advisory
Our Advisory Programs help companies increase customer satisfaction, boost employee engagement, improve economic performance, and achieve sustainable growth.
Startup Advisory
Our Startup Advisory Programs support founders to achieve their dreams and bring their unique ideas to life by providing them with business knowledge and practical management tools.
Career & Life Coaching
Our Life & Career Coaching Programs are designed to help students and early career professionals develop critical competencies and take the right decisions for their future in all domains of life.
Business Advisory
Our Advisory Programs help retail, consumer goods and food service companies increase customer satisfaction, boost employee engagement, improve economic performance, and achieve sustainable growth.
Startup Advisory
Our Startup Advisory Programs support founders to achieve their dreams and bring their unique ideas to life by providing them with business knowledge and practical management tools.
Our Life & Career Coaching Programs are designed to help students and early career professionals develop critical competencies and take the right decisions for their future in all domains of life.
Our Startup Advisory Programs support founders to achieve their dreams and bring their unique ideas to life by providing them with business knowledge and practical management tools.
Life & Career Coaching
Our Advisory Programs help companies increase customer satisfaction, boost employee engagement, improve economic performance, and achieve sustainable growth.
Our Life & Career Coaching Programs are designed to help students and early career professionals develop critical competencies and take the right decisions for their future in all domains of life.
Business Advisory
Our Advisory Programs help retail, consumer goods and food service companies increase customer satisfaction, boost employee engagement, improve economic performance, and achieve sustainable growth.
Startup Advisory
Our Startup Advisory Programs support founders to achieve their dreams and bring their unique ideas to life by providing them with business knowledge and practical management tools.
Our Life & Career Coaching Programs are designed to help students and early career professionals develop critical competencies and take the right decisions for their future in all domains of life.
Our Startup Advisory Programs support founders to achieve their dreams and bring their unique ideas to life by providing them with business knowledge and practical management tools.
Life & Career Coaching
Our Advisory Programs help companies increase customer satisfaction, boost employee engagement, improve economic performance, and achieve sustainable growth.
Our Life & Career Coaching Programs are designed to help students and early career professionals develop critical competencies and take the right decisions for their future in all domains of life.
Roots in Greece. Worldwide outreach
30
countries
We have done business in 30+ countries around the world. We opened and operated stores, provided advisory and learning services to executives and associates.
20K
individuals
Through our advisory, coaching and learning services we helped 20K+ individuals to develop critical competencies and we impacted their career & life.
20
brands
We have represented 20+ brands and worked for their entry in key market channels including Airports, Malls, Shopping Centers, Cruise-Lines, Hotels, Airlines, High Streets.
50
stores
Through equity investing we created several startups, opened and operated 50 stores in 11 countries in Europe and Middle East, reached 400+ employees.
We have done business in 30+ countries around the world. Opened and operated stores, provided advisory to executives and associates
30 countries
Through our advisory and learning services we helped 20K+ individuals, to develop competencies, we impacted their career & life.
20K Individuals
We have represented 20+ brands, worked for their entry in key market channels including Airports, Malls, Cruise-Lines, High Streets.
20 brands
Through equity investing we have opened and operated 50 stores in 11 countries in Europe and mIddle East, with 400+ employees
50 stores
A rich' portfolio of global and local brands
A network of trusted partners provided spaces where we opened several stores
Our signature Programs for companies, entrepreneurs and individuals.
ADVISORY FOR COMPANIES
APRICOT SEEDS
Create an aspirational place to shop
ADVISORY FOR COMPANIES
EARLY OPS
Create an aspirational place to shop
ADVISORY FOR COMPANIES
FOUNDERS' MENTORING
Create an aspirational place to shop
ADVISORY FOR COMPANIES
DRIVING
EMPLOYEE
EXPERIENCES
Create an aspirational place to shop
ADVISORY FOR COMPANIES
DRIVING
EMPLOYEE
EXPERIENCES
Create an aspirational place to shop
ADVISORY FOR COMPANIES
DRIVING
EMPLOYEE
EXPERIENCES
Create an aspirational place to shop
ADVISORY FOR COMPANIES
TRULLY YOU
Create an aspirational place to shop
ADVISORY FOR COMPANIES
NEXT ED
Create an aspirational place to shop
ADVISORY FOR COMPANIES
VIRTUE
Create an aspirational place to shop
For Companies
DRIVING EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE Program
Addressing to different generations, flexible ways of working, scientific recruitment, attractive bonus schemes, rich learning and development programs, giving personal growth opportunities are more important than ever before.
We work holistically on all Human Resources aspects bringing together long-lasting successful strategies with latest innovations.
This signature Advisory Program helps companies increase their employees engagement and create a great place to work and grow.
DRIVING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE Program
Nothing matters if customers are not entering the stores, enjoying brand experiences, finding what they need, and buying the products.
We work with teams around all aspects of customer satisfaction including Customer Service, Selling Techniques, Assortment Planning, Visual Merchandising, Store Design, Branding, Retail Technology.
This signature Advisory Program helps companies create an aspirational place to shop.
DRIVING BUSINESS PERFORMANCE Program
Nowadays, the cataclysmic flow of information doesn't allow companies and executives to stay focused on what really matters.
We work on various areas including translating strategic priorities to functional priorities, defining meaningful goals and scorecards, designing action plans, designing organization structures and accountabilities, aligninging all employees.
This signature Advisory Program helps companies stay focused on the right things and become results-focused organizations.
DRIVING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE Program
Nothing matters if customers are not entering stores, enjoying brand experiences and buying the products.
We work with teams around all aspects of Customer Service, Assortment planning, Visual Merchandising, Store Design, Branding, Retail Technology.
This signature Advisory Program helps companies create an aspirational place to shop.
DRIVING EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE Program
Addressing to different generations, flexible ways of working, scientific recruitment, attractive bonus schemes, rich learning and development programs, personal growth opportunities are more important than ever before.
We work holistically on all Human Resources aspects bringing together long-lasting successful strategies with latest innovations.
This signature Advisory Program helps companies increase their employees engagement and create a great place to work and grow.
For Entrepreneurs
FOUNDERS' MENTORING Program
We ve been there, done that. We have seen how entrepreneurship works through our own start ups --which are the critical moments, the success factors, the traps.
We work as mentor to the founder offering expert advice and knowledge on startup financing, executive presence, pitching, team assembly, executive reporting, priority management, deal making.
Our 1-1 Mentoring Program is a great companion for the founders and supports them throughout their journey.
APRICOT SEEDS Program
We are looking for inspiring founders with great stories and products to provide them with early stage financing and support.
Visionary farmers, producers, chefs, scientists have joined our ApricotSeeds Program and enjoyed seed funding and unparalleled support on several start up priorities.
Our current focus is on Startups in the Retail, Consumer Goods, F&B and Hospitality industries.
BUILD TO SELL Program
Build to Sell or Build to Last? Sooner or later founders will face this question, and it is better to be prepared before it is too late.
We help founders build companies that are attractive to sell. We help them understand the critical factors of a good deal and the different types of deals. We work on various aspects that affect a good deal including operational efficiencies, financial performance, growth prospects, risk diversity.
This Advisory Program prepares start ups and founders to move their company to the next level, either through a partially sell or exit.
For Individuals
TRULY YOU Program
We believe that true happiness is found only if you succeed in all domains of life --work, home, self, and community.
Through a series of activities and exercises, using diagnostic tools and proven methods we help you understand how successful you are in every domain, and how you should allocate time and resources to be authentic and happy.
This Program helps you be a better leader in all domains of life, find harmony and reach true happiness.
VIRTUE Program
The plethora of skills and competencies demanded by the market confuses most people about which are really catalytic for their success.
Through our framework we help people gain clarity about the various taxonomies of skills, understand which skills are importnat for current and future roles, asses current levels, choose future learning and development programs.
This Program helps individuals develop the critical skills and gain confidence for their future.
NEXT ED Program
Without life-long learning is hard to stay competitive in the market. We appreciate the benefits of education and encourage individuals to participate in educational programs.
Weather you are a student preparing for your next business degree, or an early stage professional looking for an educational break, we help you take the right decision and get prepared.
This Program helps individuals find their next business degree and prepare an attractive application package.
Pantelis was born in Athens Greece in 1982. He is originally from Symi Island, a picturesque and historic island in the Southeast Aegean Sea. Ηε is a thirsty learner and achiever and has succeeded in many different business endeavours, corporate challenges and academic goals. He is married to Krystallenia and has a son, George.
Pantelis has a Doctorate in Education and a Master in Education from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (EdD 2017, MsEd 2011), graduated from Penn Chief Learning Officer Program offered jointly by the Wharton School and the Graduate School of Education (PennCLO, 2011), graduated from Program for Leadership Development from Harvard Business School (PLDA, 2007). Before his studies in the United States, he got a Master in Retail Management from SDA Bocconi (MSc, 2006), and a Bachelor in Marketing and Operational Research from Athens University of Economics and Business (BA, 2004).
Pantelis has a diverse background as entrepreneur, executive and advisor. His startup highlight is an international entrepreneurial story with Agora Trading S.A., as Founder and CEO (2012-2016). Agora developed Victoria’s Secret, reached 35m with 320 employees, opened 35 stores and 60 shop-in-shops in 11 countries in Europe. As an executive, he served as Deputy CEO of Hellenic Duty Free Shops (2020-2023), and as Head of Global Talent & Culture of Dufry Group (2017-2020). He has also served as Advisor/Representative for Hershey’s, Distilleria Bottega, Korres Natural Products, and Distributor/Franchisee for Superdry, Boggi Milano, Everest, Goody's.
As an early Millennial, Pantelis nostalgically remembers the 90s as the last years of innocence before the digital tsunami takes over our lives. He tries to include non-digital hobbies in his life: he plays basketball, reads Ancient History & Philosophy, keeps improving his coffee barista skills, and enjoys perfume-making and wood sculpturing.