Helen Fotopoulou
About Helen Fotopoulou
Helen Fotopoulou is a Controller with extensive experience in financial operations, specializing in financial strategy formulation to enhance profitability. She has held various positions in notable companies, including Shell Vacations Hospitality, Wind Hellas, and Hellenic Shipyards, and currently works at Milton Industries, Inc.
Work at Milton Industries
Helen Fotopoulou has been serving as the Controller at Milton Industries, Inc. since 2013. In this role, she oversees financial operations and contributes to the company's financial strategy. Her responsibilities include managing financial reporting, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Her tenure at Milton Industries has lasted for 11 years, during which she has played a key role in enhancing the company's financial performance.
Previous Experience in Financial Management
Prior to her current position, Helen Fotopoulou held several significant roles in financial management. She worked at Shell Vacations Hospitality as a Project Controller from 1997 to 2000, where she focused on financial strategy and profitability. She then served as the Internal Control Manager at Wind Hellas from 2000 to 2004, followed by her role as Controlling, Planning and Reporting Director at Hellenic Shipyards S.A. from 2004 to 2012. These positions provided her with extensive experience in managing financial operations for private equity-owned companies.
Education and Expertise
Helen Fotopoulou earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Northeastern Illinois University, where she studied from 1986 to 1989. Her educational background laid the foundation for her expertise in financial strategy formulation and execution. She specializes in developing and implementing growth strategies aimed at increasing profitability, supported by her extensive experience in various financial roles.
Skills and Communication
Helen Fotopoulou possesses superior communication skills that enable her to interact effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. Her ability to convey complex financial information clearly enhances collaboration and decision-making within organizations. This skill set is essential in her role as Controller, where effective communication is crucial for successful financial management.