George Loukidis, MBA

George Loukidis is a seasoned sales professional renowned for his technological acumen and leadership prowess. With a track record of success in major corporations, he specializes in IT, sales, channel management, team leadership, and talent development, excelling in both domestic and regional markets. In his current role as Strategic Account Sales at Salesforce, based in Munich, Germany, George is instrumental in cultivating key accounts and driving strategic initiatives to propel business growth. Prior to Salesforce, George served as the Regional Sales Manager for SaaS Sales at Oracle, where he led sales teams across Central and South European countries, focusing on Oracle Cloud Applications. Under his leadership, the team streamlined and automated businesses through Oracle’s SaaS portfolio. George’s expertise also extends to his tenure at Cisco Systems, where he held the position of Manager, Sales Commercial CEE. Leading a team of sales and channel executives, he created unprecedented value for customers and partners, shaping the future of networking with Cisco solutions. Before his time at Cisco, George held significant roles at SAP, where he coordinated sales efforts in emerging markets such as Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus. He played a pivotal role in promoting SAP solutions and enhancing business operations for clients. Prior to SAP, George gained valuable sales experience at BP Hellas SA, managing field sales operations in Greece and driving direct sales of petroleum products to B2B clients. George’s academic journey is marked by excellence, holding a Master’s degree in Economics and Business from the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, and an MBA in Business Administration from Athens University of Economics and Business. Additionally, he holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution. With his wealth of experience and academic credentials, George is poised to drive sales excellence and deliver tangible results in any organizational setting.

Qualification

Master’s Degree
Erasmus University, Rotterdam School of Management, Economics and Business, 2001
Athens University of Economics and Business, Mechanical Engineering, 1999

MBA
Athens University of Economics and Business, Business Administration, 2001

Experience

2019–present, Salesforce, Germany
2016–2019, Oracle, Czech Republic
2010–2016, Cisco Systems, Czech Republic
2008–2010, SAP, Czech Republic
2007, Sales Executive SMB, Greece and Cyprus
2004–2006, BP Hellas SA, Greece

Publications (last 5 years, selected)

He is not a scientist, but a practitioner who imparts practical experience to students.

Hobbies

Nature, Music, Sports