YANNIS RONDIRIS
Senior Executive
Professional experience
Since 1981, he has been involved in the ICT industry, holding successfully senior positions in Greek as well as multinational companies. He has been involved in
-The setting up of new business ventures from scratch
-The leading and development of ICT companies with a significant number of employees and turnover (more than 400 employees and $70mio respectively, in certain cases)
-Professional Organizations and Boards, developing high level networking with other GMs and MDs, the Press as well as high ranking officials of the Public Sector and the Government
Career History
Jan 2016 – To date
Freelance Executive Director
Sep 2006 – Dec 2015
CEO, Intralot South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Intralot Group, Johannesburg, RSA
Chief Operating Officer and Board Director, Gidani (Pty) Ltd (National Lottery Operator), Johannesburg, RSA
Nov 2004 – Aug 2006
Chairman of the Board & Managing Director, Singular Integrator SA, Athens
Managing Director, Singular Software SA, Athens
Jan 2004 – Oct 2004
Advisor to the Management, KPMG Advisors SA, Athens
Sep 2003 – Jun 2004
Executive Chairman, Greek Information Society Observatory, Athens
Jun 1999 – May 2003
Managing Director & General Manager, Microsoft Hellas SA, Athens
Oct 1998 – Jun 1999
General Manager, Telepolis Mobile Telephony Services SA (Telestet sub), Athens
Jun 1987 – Jul 1998
General Manager (Jul 1992 – Jul 1998), Digital Equipment (DEC) Hellas SA, Athens
Sales Manager (Jun 1987 – Jun 1992), Digital Equipment (DEC) Hellas SA, Athens
Aug 1983 – May 1987
General Manager (Nov 1983 – May 1987), Data Computer Corporation SA (DEC National Distributor), Athens
Technical Manager (Aug 83 – Nov 83), Data Computer Corporation SA (DEC National Distributor), Athens
Jul 1981 – Jul 1983
Command & Control Information Systems Project Manager, Velectra SA, Athens
Board Participations
Apr 2003 – Dec 2006
New Economy Development Fund (TANEO), Athens
TANEO is a Fund of Funds that invests in Venture Capitals investing in Greek SMEs.
Board Director (Apr 2003 – Mar 2006)
Chairman of TANEO (Apr 2006 – Dec 2006)
Professional Memberships
Feb 1992 – Aug 2006
Hellenic Association of Chief Executive Officers (EASE)
Board Director (Feb 1997 – Mar 2006)
General Secretary of the Board (Feb 2000 – Mar 2006)
Jul 1992 – Jun 2007
Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce
Board Director (Jul 1992- Jun Apr 1998)
Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee (May 1998 – Jun 2001)
Treasurer of the Executive Committee (May 2001 – Sep 2006)
Education
1976 – 1978
Ph.D in Electrical Engineering, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), UK
1975 – 1976
M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, UMIST, UK
1970 – 1975
Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Ethniko Metsovio Politechnio (National Technical University), Athens
On-Going Education
1999 – 2005
Various seminars on management and leadership
1992 -1993
INSEAD – International Advanced Management Program (6 weeks)
1984 – 1998
Various Seminars in Sales, Marketing & Management