Spiros Mavrogalos

With an extensive background in operations, Spiros Mavrogalos takes a strategic approach to executive recruitment, focusing on overall organizational needs. He applies his expertise in areas such as risk assessment, business strategy, and performance optimization to recruit candidates with the right mix of capabilities to deliver on the client’s objectives, and lead others to do so as well.

Professional Focus

Over 25 years’ experience in operations management, including senior executive roles, with responsibility for recruiting, developing and leading high-performing management teams and organisations
Extensive business background spanning all aspects of operations, including strategic planning, corporate restructuring, profit and revenue growth, cost control, procurement, key initiatives administration, process improvement and automation, business growth and analysis, risk management, performance optimization and relationship management
Specialised expertise in the financial sector, with an emphasis in banking and insurance
Fluent in Greek and English

Business Expertise

CEO of Ethniki Insurance Co, Greece
Deputy General Manager & Group Chief Procurement Officer at National Bank of Greece
Group Chief Operating Officer at Cosmote Mobile Telecom, Greece; prior role as Director of Internal Audit
Head of Integration Office at EFG Eurobank, Greece; prior roles included Head of Market & Operational Risk and Internal Audit Manager
Senior Internal Auditor at ABN AMRO Bank, Greece
Auditor at KPMG Peat Marwick, Greece

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

Financial Services
Industrial

Global Cross Sector Practices

Private Equity & Venture Capital
Professional Services

Additional Expertise

Accounting
Banking
Energy
Insurance
Supply Chain & Logistics
Telecommunications

Education & Certifications

MBA in Financial Studies from University of Nottingham, UK
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from American College of Greece
Chartered Certified Accountant, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK

Awards & Affiliations

Vice Chairman, Board Of Directors, Europa Insurance Co, Greece
Member, Board of Directors of Alpha Bank, Greece
General Secretary, Hellenic Association of Insurance Companies
Member, The Geneva Association
President, Board of Directors, Garanta Insurance Romania
President of Board of Directors, Ethniki Insurance, Cyprus
Supervisory Board Member, Stopanska Banka

Featured Insights

Case Study

Strengthening Financial Leadership in Private Equity-Backed Manufacturing and Energy Logistics

In the complex landscape of energy logistics, our private equity client was seeking a visionary financial leader to steer its ambitious growth trajectory. Here, we explore how Boyden navigated this challenge, securing a strategic VP Finance and Accounting equipped to fortify financial foundations and drive operational excellence.

Blog Post

The Supply Chain Secrets of Mumbai’s Dabbawalas

A low-tech, ultra-efficient food delivery system that originated in Mumbai, India over a century ago offers timeless lessons for the modern supply chain and logistics sector.