Irene Georgia Katsoula
About Irene Georgia Katsoula
Title
Irene Georgia Katsoula is currently serving as the Commercial Finance Business Partner for Central Europe & Balkans at General Mills, based in Athens, Attiki, Greece.
Background
Irene Georgia Katsoula has extensive experience in finance roles across various sectors. She worked at The Coca-Cola Company from 2014 to 2021, holding multiple finance positions including Commercial Finance Manager in Greece, Cyprus & Malta, Financial Controller in Bulgaria, and Commercial Finance Manager in Hungary. Before her tenure at Coca-Cola, she gained experience as an Assistant Accountant at Enel Green Power Hellas SA, and held roles at the Athens Stock Exchange, Hellenic Telecommunications Organisation, and MARC.
Education and Expertise
Irene Georgia Katsoula holds a Master’s degree in MBA International from the Athens University of Economics and Business, where she also earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Communication. She further pursued studies in Accounting and Finance at the same institution and expanded her education with a year at Universidad de Zaragoza, achieving a course in Contabilidad y Finanza. This diverse educational background has equipped her with a robust foundation in financial management, accounting, and marketing.
Work Experience
Irene has gained significant experience working in various roles at The Coca-Cola Company. She was the Commercial Finance Manager for Greece, Cyprus & Malta from 2019-2021, and Financial Controller for Bulgaria from 2018 to 2019. She also served as a Commercial Finance Manager in Hungary from 2015 to 2018 and started as a Commercial Finance Analyst for Greece, Cyprus & Malta in 2014. Additionally, she worked briefly as an Assistant Accountant at Enel Green Power Hellas SA and had internships at the Athens Stock Exchange and Hellenic Telecommunications Organisation.
Professional Skills
Irene specializes in managing processes related to budgeting, controlling, financial planning, market analysis, and customer negotiations. She has seven years of experience in a multinational FMCG company and is recognized for her exceptional communication skills and ability to develop and train team members. Her proven track record includes being a trustworthy partner to various teams, including finance, accounting, operations, marketing, and management, and leading projects and process changes within the finance sector.