Elena Pounenti
About Elena Pounenti
Elena Pounenti is the Senior People Partner EMEA & HR Country Manager for Greece & Czech Republic at Boston Scientific, with extensive experience in HR and communications across various organizations.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Elena Pounenti is currently serving as the Senior People Partner EMEA & HR Country Manager for Greece and Czech Republic at Boston Scientific. She took on this role in 2023. In this position, she manages HR services at a local level, which includes responsibilities like employee labor relations and disciplinary activities. Pounenti also provides feedback on HR policies, practices, and procedures specific to Greece and Czech Republic, ensuring these align with broader organizational objectives.
Previous Experience at TITAN Cement Group
Before joining Boston Scientific, Elena Pounenti was the Group Learning Lead at TITAN Cement Group from 2021 to 2023. In this role, she was responsible for developing and implementing learning and development strategies across the organization. Her work aimed at enhancing employee skills and ensuring the workforce was well-equipped to meet business goals. Her experience in learning and development has been a significant asset in her current HR functions.
Professional Background at SAP
Elena Pounenti has extensive experience at SAP, having held several positions from 2011 to 2021. She started as a Senior Business Assistant & PMO in Athens, Greece, and later transitioned to roles such as Business Manager | HR & Communications Professional, and Global Strategic Project Manager during a fellowship. In these roles, she was involved in global mobility and development assignments, provided career coaching, and handled complex HR escalations. Pounenti also participated in flex pools and collaborated with Centers of Excellence on recruitment and local development.
Academic Background
Elena Pounenti has a diverse and comprehensive academic background. She earned an MSc in Strategic HRM from Alba Graduate Business School between 2020 and 2021. Previously, she obtained a Post-graduate Diploma in Business, Innovation & Technology from The University of Sheffield (2013-2015), and another in International Political Economy from Panteion University of Economics & Political Science (2009-2011). She also holds a Master's degree in International Relations and Affairs from the University of Macedonia, completed in 2006, and a Bachelor's degree in International & European Studies from Panteion University of Economics & Political Science, completed in 2004. Additionally, she participated in an Erasmus Exchange program studying International Law and Legal Studies at Sapienza Università di Roma.
Early Career and Roles
Elena Pounenti's early career includes roles such as Feasibility Studies Associate Analyst at HELLENIC INVESTMENTS SA from 2008 to 2010, where she worked in Athens, Greece. She then moved to Novo Nordisk A/S as a Marketing & Communications Specialist for the Business Area Africa, Gulf, and India from 2010 to 2011. These roles helped her build a strong foundation in business analysis and communications, which have been crucial in her subsequent HR and strategic roles.