Despoina Giannakaki
About Despoina Giannakaki
Despoina Giannakaki is a Sales Operations Specialist with extensive experience in sales operations and media direction across various companies in Switzerland and Greece. She has worked for Nexthink since 2020, following a decade at Refinitiv and roles in media and administrative support.
Current Role at Nexthink
Despoina Giannakaki serves as a Sales Operations Specialist at Nexthink, a position she has held since 2020. Her work is based in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland. In this role, she focuses on optimizing sales processes and supporting the sales team in achieving operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Refinitiv
Prior to joining Nexthink, Giannakaki worked at Refinitiv as a Sales Operations Specialist for a decade, from 2009 to 2019. Her tenure at Refinitiv took place in the Geneva Area, Switzerland, where she contributed to the sales operations team, enhancing processes and supporting sales initiatives.
Background in Media and Television
Giannakaki has a background in media, having worked as a Media Director at Star Channel - Nea Tileorasi from 2006 to 2008 in Athens, Greece. Her role involved overseeing media operations and directing content strategies during her two years at the company.
Education and Specialization
Despoina Giannakaki studied at Athens College School and later pursued a Bachelor's degree at the Greek University of Sports Science (T.E.F.F.A.) from 1987 to 1998. She also specialized in Sports Marketing and Management at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens from 1999 to 2007.
Early Career in Administrative and Training Roles
Giannakaki's early career includes roles such as Administrative Support at Alpha Satellite Television SA from 2005 to 2006 and Training Specialist at OTE Group of Companies (HTO) from 2003 to 2004. These positions laid the foundation for her expertise in operations and support functions.