Kostas Georgakoulias
About Kostas Georgakoulias
Kostas Georgakoulias serves as the Director of Enterprise Applications at Klaviyo, where he leads the Business Technology Forum to enhance collaboration among various teams. With extensive experience in ERP systems and compliance, he has held multiple managerial roles in the technology sector since the late 1990s.
Work at Klaviyo
Kostas Georgakoulias serves as the Director of Enterprise Applications at Klaviyo, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads the Business Technology Forum, which facilitates collaboration among various teams, including ERP, Sales, Peopletech, and IT. He works closely with executive and functional stakeholders to align on cross-functional projects, ensuring that the company's technology initiatives meet business needs.
Professional Background
Kostas has extensive experience in enterprise applications and technology management. Prior to his current role at Klaviyo, he held various positions, including Manager of Delivery Services at Groupe Laurier CIM and Partner Enablement Manager at NetSuite. He also served as Associate Director of Enterprise Systems at Cornerstone OnDemand and NetSuite Consulting Practice Manager at RSM US LLP. His career includes significant roles in implementation and support of ERP solutions.
Education and Expertise
Kostas studied at Belmont University, where he achieved a Mini MBA Certification in Business from the Jack C. Massey College of Business in 2016. He also attended the University of Guelph, completing a Marketing Program from 1993 to 1995. His educational background supports his expertise in managing enterprise applications and optimizing ERP systems.
Achievements in Enterprise Applications
Throughout his career, Kostas has played a key role in defining requirements to optimize the use of NetSuite and other ERP tools. He has overseen teams that support various financial and revenue operations business applications, including Oracle NetSuite, Coupa, Concur, ZipHQ, Tipalti, and Salesforce Integration. His work ensures compliance with pre and post-IPO SOX regulations and involves collaboration with both internal and external auditors.
Previous Work Experience
Kostas has held several positions in the technology and consulting sectors. He worked as Director of NetSuite Professional Services & Support at Iron Solutions and as a Senior Implementation Manager/Sales Engineer at NetSuite. Earlier in his career, he served as a Solution & Training Consultant at Descartes Systems Group and as a Consultant Team Lead/Implementation Consultant at Maves International Software. His diverse experience spans over two decades in the industry.