Professional Experience:
Vassilis currently serves as Senior Director of Global Sales at WorldatWork, where he spearheads international growth strategies, manages global teams, and forges partnerships across emerging and mature markets. Before this role, he was Associate Director, Global at the Association for Talent Development (ATD), where he expanded ATD’s reach by launching educational programs and conferences in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Singapore, Brazil, and the Netherlands.
Earlier in his career, Vassilis held leadership positions with Qatar Airways and the Cyprus Tourism Organization, driving strategic revenue growth, destination marketing, and international stakeholder engagement. Across all these roles, he has demonstrated a consistent ability to develop and deliver innovative solutions that advance learning, capacity-building, and organizational performance.
Core Strengths
International business strategy and market entry
Cross-cultural leadership and communication
Professional training and adult learning design
Strategic sales and partnership development
Public speaking, webinars, and thought leadership
Global Perspective and Career Aspiration
Having lived and worked in Switzerland, Cyprus, the USA, the UAE, and Qatar, Vassilis brings a nuanced perspective to the opportunities and challenges inherent in international development and humanitarian work. His background equips him to navigate the intersection of mission-driven initiatives and commercial sustainability, making him well-suited to organizations seeking to build impactful programs at scale.