Maria Clio Chalkiopoulou
About Maria Clio Chalkiopoulou
Maria Clio Chalkiopoulou is a Project Manager specializing in Project Delivery for Europe at SITA, where she has worked since 2012. She holds degrees in International Affairs, History, European Politics, and Politics, and has extensive experience in managing complex projects and logistics in the aviation sector.
Current Role at SITA
Maria Clio Chalkiopoulou currently serves as Project Manager for Project Delivery Europe at SITA. She has held this position since 2012, contributing to various projects in the Paris Area, France. In her role, she has been instrumental in managing complex logistics processes, including the shipping, installation, and disposal of kiosks across 55 stations worldwide. Her responsibilities also include providing support during the pre-sales phase, where she collaborates with bid managers to build solution frameworks and participate in contract negotiations.
Previous Experience at SITA
Maria has extensive experience at SITA, having worked in various capacities since 1998. She served as a Service Delivery Officer from 1998 to 2000, followed by a role as Associate Project Manager in Communication Services from 2000 to 2007. She then transitioned to Project Manager for Application Services from 2007 to 2010. During these roles, she managed multiple projects and contributed to the development and delivery of services within the organization.
Education and Academic Background
Maria Clio Chalkiopoulou has a robust academic background. She studied at Moraitis School, where she completed her primary and secondary education, achieving the Apolitirio (Bac) from 1975 to 1987. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs and History from Vesalius College between 1991 and 1994. Additionally, she earned a Master's degree in European Politics and a License in Politics from Université libre de Bruxelles, studying from 1988 to 1996. She also participated in a Summer Semester in International Politics at Boston University in 1992.
Language Proficiency
Maria is multilingual, fluently speaking French, English, and Greek. She also possesses basic speaking abilities in Italian. This language proficiency enhances her ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments, particularly in her role at SITA, where she collaborates with international teams and clients.
Project Management Initiatives
In her project management capacity, Maria acted as Program Manager for the design, delivery, and transition to operations of over 750 innovative Self-Service Kiosks for Air France-KLM. She led the transition to a new operational model for this project, which involved developing training materials, collaterals, templates, and processes. Her work has significantly impacted the efficiency and effectiveness of kiosk operations within the airline industry.