Manolis Kontos
About Manolis Kontos
Manolis Kontos is the Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa Region at General Mills and the Chief Operating Officer at Inform, with over 20 years of international experience in the Consumer Goods industry.
Current Roles
Manolis Kontos is currently serving as the Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa region at General Mills, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. In addition, he holds the position of Chief Operating Officer - Managing Director at Inform. His roles entail overseeing operations, strategic planning, and business development in these regions.
Consumer Goods Industry Experience
Manolis Kontos has extensive experience in the Consumer Goods industry, having held various senior roles across multiple well-known companies. He has worked at General Mills in multiple capacities, including Finance Director, General Manager, and now as a Managing Director. His expertise spans strategy and planning, P&L management, business development, and cross-functional management.
Past Employment History
Manolis Kontos has a diverse background in finance and management. At General Mills, he worked as Finance Director Middle East and Africa from 2011 to 2014 before becoming General Manager Sub Saharan Africa from 2014 to 2015. Earlier, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Korres Natural Products from 2007 to 2011. His career also includes brief stints as Financial Controller at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company in 2007, and various finance roles at Colgate Palmolive from 1997 to 2000.
Education
Manolis Kontos completed his education at Ethnikon Kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. This academic background laid the foundation for his extensive and varied career in finance and business management.
International Experience
With over 20 years of international experience across Europe, USA, and the Middle East Africa, Manolis Kontos is adept at navigating different cultural and business environments. His roles have spanned various regions, enabling him to bring a well-rounded perspective to business strategies and operations.