Yannis Mandravellos (BSc, MSc, Assoc Cipd)
About Yannis Mandravellos (BSc, MSc, Assoc Cipd)
Yannis Mandravellos is a Global Resource Manager at Linklaters, with a strong background in human resources and employment law. He has previously held HR roles at various firms in London and Cyprus, and he holds multiple degrees in business and human resource management.
Current Role at Linklaters
Yannis Mandravellos has been serving as the Global Resource Manager at Linklaters since 2019. In this role, he engages in regular discussions with Associates and Partners to support the development of the team's Associates. He is involved in the design and implementation of innovation and efficiency initiatives within the firm. Additionally, he collaborates with various teams, including Legal Project Managers, Business Development, Finance, HR, and Alternative Resourcing teams, to optimize resource management across the organization.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current position, Yannis Mandravellos held several roles in human resources. He worked as an HR Assistant at Stonehage Fleming for four months in 2014. He then served as HR Support at Slaughter and May for one year from 2014 to 2015. Following that, he was an HR Officer at Lewis Silkin for four years, from 2015 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he worked as an HR Assistant at HLB Cyprus Ltd for three years, from 2010 to 2013.
Education and Qualifications
Yannis Mandravellos has a solid educational background in business and human resources. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki from 2004 to 2009. He furthered his studies at Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel, where he studied Business Administration and Management under the Erasmus program for 11 months in 2008. He achieved an MSc in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations from Alliance Manchester Business School from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he holds an Advanced Level CIPD Qualification from Manchester Business School, completed in the same period.
Expertise in Employment Law
Yannis Mandravellos possesses strong knowledge of both UK and Cyprus Employment Law. This expertise supports his role in managing resources and ensuring compliance within the firm. His understanding of employment law is essential for his collaboration with the firm's Global Competition Practice Group, where he supports operations across multiple regions, including the UK, Europe, US, and China.