Kanela (Lina) Kollia
About Kanela (Lina) Kollia
Kanela (Lina) Kollia is a Project Manager currently working at Syniti in Munich, Germany. She has extensive experience in program management and sales, having worked for notable companies such as GE Healthcare and Psichogios Publications.
Current Role at Syniti
Kanela Kollia serves as a Project Manager at Syniti, a role she has held since 2021. Based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, she utilizes her extensive project management skills to oversee various initiatives. Her responsibilities include coordinating project activities, managing resources, and ensuring successful project delivery. Kollia employs both Waterfall and Agile methodologies to effectively manage her projects, demonstrating her adaptability in different project environments.
Previous Experience at GE Healthcare
Kollia has significant experience at GE Healthcare, where she held multiple roles over several years. She worked as a Lead Program Integrator from 2011 to 2014 and later as a Program Manager from 2014 to 2020, both based in Munich, Germany. In addition, she served as a Service Trainee and as a Post-acquisition Change Management Advisor for the Service Division in 2010. Her roles involved managing programs, integrating services, and contributing to change management efforts.
Early Career at Psichogios Publications
Kollia began her career at Psichogios Publications - Εκδόσεις Ψυχογιός, where she worked as a Sales Department Officer from 2006 to 2008 in Athens, Greece. She also gained experience as a Marketing Intern in 2006 for two months. These early roles provided her with foundational skills in sales and marketing, which she has built upon in her subsequent positions.
Educational Background
Kollia has a robust educational background in management and marketing. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing & Communication from Athens University of Economics and Business from 2002 to 2006. Subsequently, she pursued multiple Master's degrees in Management from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, emlyon business school, and Aston University, all completed between 2008 and 2010. This diverse academic experience has equipped her with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of management.
Skills and Expertise
Kollia possesses expertise in digital mammography and software medical devices, highlighting her technical knowledge in the healthcare sector. She is recognized for her ability to create and maintain relationships, showcasing her intercultural competence in working with diverse business partners and customers. Additionally, her hands-on mentality and high energy enable her to manage multiple projects simultaneously, driving successful outcomes.