George Kounelis
About George Kounelis
George Kounelis is the Director of Solution Delivery at Coupa Software with over two decades of experience in supply chain design and optimization.
Current Role at Coupa Software
Since 2021, George Kounelis has been serving as the Director Solution Delivery at Coupa Software. In this role, he is based in Athens, Attiki, Greece. With a strong focus on delivering high-caliber business cases, Kounelis oversees various solution delivery initiatives, ensuring they meet the strategic goals of the organization. His skill set in supply chain digital transformation and planning is pivotal to his role.
Previous Roles at LLamasoft, Inc.
George Kounelis worked at LLamasoft, Inc. from 2017 to 2021. Initially, he was the Professional Services Manager for two years, managing services in Athens, Greece. He then transitioned to the role of Engagement Lead, a position he held for another two years. In these roles, Kounelis honed his expertise in supply chain design and optimization, contributing significantly to the company’s projects and client engagements.
Independent Supply Chain Consultant
From 2009 to 2017, George Kounelis operated as an Independent Supply Chain Consultant under G. Kounelis. During these eight years in Athens, Greece, he specialized in operations research and supply chain digital transformation. Kounelis provided consultancy to multiple large corporations and multinational organizations, delivering business cases and solutions to improve their supply chain operations.
Career at Barloworld Optimus UK Ltd
At Barloworld Optimus UK Ltd, George Kounelis served as a Senior Supply Chain Consultant from 2004 to 2009. Based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, he was involved in numerous projects focused on transportation design and optimization. His role required interfacing with senior management of large corporations, presenting data-driven solutions for supply chain efficiencies.
Academic Background
George Kounelis has a robust academic background. He earned his M.Sc. from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University in 1998. Prior to that, he completed his B.Sc. at the University of La Verne, graduating in 1994. His advanced studies provided a strong foundation in operations research and supply chain management, paving the way for his extensive career in the field.