Transformational Business Leader Driving Growth Across Global Markets

Elena Mathiou-Rose embodies modern executive leadership, combining strategic vision with hands-on execution to catalyze business transformation across diverse industries. With over two decades of international experience spanning FMCG, pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, fashion, FinTech, and insurance, she consistently demonstrates exceptional ability to unlock organizational potential and drive sustainable growth.

A Career Built on Strategic Innovation

Elena's journey began at Procter & Gamble, progressing from Brand Manager in Germany to Marketing Director in London across multiple European markets. Her tenure at global brands like Johnson & Johnson, Heineken, and Ellesse International refined her ability to navigate complex market dynamics while delivering measurable results, seamlessly integrating cultural insights with commercial acumen.

Proven Track Record of Transformation

Elena consistently turns challenges into opportunities. At Folli Follie Group as Global Chief Brands Officer, she orchestrated transformation across 33 countries, achieving 19.5% sales growth and 15.8% gross profit increases while saving €1M annually through strategic restructuring. At NN Group Insurance, her customer-centric approach revolutionized operations, implementing transformation that reduced headcount by 35% while saving €1M annually.

Entrepreneurial Vision Meets Corporate Excellence

As Partner and Co-Founder of GuruServices.biz, Elena successfully transitioned from corporate executive to entrepreneurial leader, launching three start-ups across pharmaceuticals, fashion, and social causes. Her ability to secure €5M in Erasmus+ funding demonstrates skill in identifying emerging opportunities while contributing to societal advancement.

Digital Innovation and Future-Ready Leadership

Elena's commitment to staying ahead of industry trends is evident in her recent distinction-level completion of Oxford University's AI Programme and Digital Marketing Strategy Programme. This continuous learning approach, combined with her role as official trainer at the National University of Athens, positions her as a thought leader in digital transformation and AI implementation.

The Complete Executive Package

What sets Elena apart is her rare combination of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and genuine leadership capability. She has successfully trained and mentored over 80 young professionals while maintaining multilingual abilities across six languages. Elena represents the modern business leader who can navigate complexity, drive transformation, and deliver results while maintaining focus on sustainable growth and human development - making her invaluable for organizations seeking to unlock their full potential.

Senior Commercial Leader & Strategic Business Partner

Jonathan Rose is a seasoned business professional with over 30 years of international experience driving commercial excellence and revenue growth across diverse industries. Currently serving as Partner and Co-Founder of GuruServices.biz, he brings strategic thinking, operational expertise, and leadership development capabilities honed through senior roles at The Coca-Cola Company, Diageo, and Procter & Gamble.

Strategic Leadership Excellence

Jonathan's career demonstrates consistent progression to senior leadership positions with significant P&L responsibility. As Customer & Commercial Leadership Director for Coca-Cola's CEE Business Unit, he managed operations across 26 countries with €5 billion in revenue. His leadership of Revenue Growth 2.0 implementation delivered 1-2 percentage points of incremental revenue annually across 20+ countries, demonstrating his ability to translate global strategy into local execution.

Proven Commercial Transformation

Jonathan consistently delivers measurable results through innovative approaches. At Shell Internet Works as Managing Director, he grew the subscriber base from 200,000 to 1.5 million in 18 months while achieving lowest-cost growth rates within the Tiscali Group. His pioneering CRM use to reactivate 50% of lapsed subscribers exemplifies his forward-thinking approach to customer relationship management.

Cross-Industry Expertise and Innovation

Jonathan's diverse experience spans beverages, internet services, magazines, personal care, and paper products across omni-channel environments including FMCG trade, Ho.Re.Ca, and eCommerce. His recent work includes restructuring sales teams for improved efficiency and implementing agile approaches to identify incremental revenue opportunities for major brands.

Educational Foundation and Leadership Philosophy

With an MBA from Manchester Business School and MA from Oxford University, Jonathan combines analytical rigor with practical business acumen. His leadership emphasizes people development and organizational optimization, mentoring 10+ senior managers while serving as Non-Executive Director for a UK mental health charity. His team routines achieved an 82 Sustainable Engagement Score, significantly above company averages.

The Complete Business Partner

Jonathan Rose represents the modern senior business leader who combines strategic vision with operational excellence and genuine people leadership. His track record of driving profitable growth, implementing innovative solutions, and developing talent makes him invaluable for organizations seeking sustainable transformation and competitive advantage.