Nikos Nikolopoulos

Nikos Nikolopoulos is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in scaling businesses and navigating complex operational challenges. His expertise spans restructuring, commercialization, corporate development /M&A, global expansion, product and technology strategy, angel and venture investing as well as legal, compliance and regulatory matters making him a trusted advisor to startups and established companies alike. Over the last decade Nikos has particularly focused on supporting start-ups and later stage venture companies.

Professional Achievements

Nikos has held leadership roles across multiple industries including telecom (AT&T, Esprit Telecom) satellites (Orion/Loral), submarine cables (Tyco) semi-conductor/defense (Macom), retail (Office Depot), healthcare delivery (Mednax and Panoramic Health) customer experience software (Avaya and Call Center Studio), and autonomous vehicles (Adastec) where he has been instrumental in driving growth and creating value. His ability to manage operations, develop strategic plans, and execute them effectively has been a hallmark of his career. He has a proven track record of success in corporate strategy, operations, M&A, legal strategy, and P/L leadership, contributing to the success of various ventures.

Skills and Expertise

Nikos is electrical engineer and a lawyer. He is also registered patent attorney but over the last 30 years has developed skills particularly focused on business strategy and growth as well re-orienting and scaling business models at both the start-up and large enterprise levels. Nikos also has very deep experience in corporate transaction having closed over 180 M&A deals in his career. Nikos speaks English, Greek, Spanish, Italian and French and has lived and worked in several countries in his career, including the UK, Belgium and Italy.

What Sets Nikos Apart

Nikos’s ability to combine strategic planning with hands-on execution sets him apart. As he puts it, "I excel at navigating the complexities of scaling businesses and creating value through strategic planning and execution." His experience across diverse industries enables him to provide tailored advice to businesses at various growth stages.

Connect with Nikos

Learn more about Nikos Nikolopoulos and his work by visiting his LinkedIn profile.

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