George Petrakis
About George Petrakis
George Petrakis serves as the People Director at Numan, having previously held various HR roles at organizations such as King's College London, BBC, and Zopa. He holds a Master's degree in Human Resource Management from Brunel University London and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Crete.
Current Role at Numan
George Petrakis serves as the People Director at Numan, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing human resources strategies and initiatives that support the company's growth and employee engagement. His leadership focuses on enhancing workplace culture and implementing effective HR practices to align with Numan's objectives.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to his current role, George Petrakis held several key positions in human resources. He worked at Zopa as Head of People Operations from 2019 to 2022, where he managed HR functions and employee relations. Before that, he was an HR Operations & Data Manager at BGC Partners from 2018 to 2019, and he served as HR Transformation Implementation Lead at King's College London from 2016 to 2018.
Educational Background
George Petrakis studied at Brunel University London, where he earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Human Resource Management from 2011 to 2012. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Crete, which he completed from 2006 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in human resources.
Early Career and Roles
George Petrakis began his career in human resources at the BBC, where he worked as a Human Resources Officer from 2012 to 2014. He later took on the role of Information Analyst at King's College London, serving from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, he worked as a Finance Officer at Coca-Cola HBC in Heraklion, Greece, from 2007 to 2008.