Ivi Michael
About Ivi Michael
Ivi Michael is the Chief Leadership Services Officer at YPO and an Advisory Board Member at DigitalMR Social Media Research, with a diverse career in leadership, diplomacy, and the arts.
Current Role at YPO
Ivi Michael currently serves as the Chief Leadership Services Officer at YPO. In this position since 2021, she leads initiatives aimed at enhancing leadership services within the organization. Her tenure at YPO has included significant roles, underscoring her deep association with the organization.
Experience at DigitalMR
Since 2018, Ivi Michael has been contributing to DigitalMR Social Media Research as an Advisory Board Member. She provides strategic advice and insights to aid the company's operations in London, United Kingdom, leveraging extensive expertise in digital and social media landscapes.
Previous Positions at YPO
From 2012 to 2021, Ivi Michael was YPO's Chief Membership Development Officer, where she significantly increased the Warsaw chapter membership in a short period. Before that, from 2009 to 2011, she served as Executive Director, contributing to crucial organizational initiatives.
Career Background
Ivi Michael has a diverse career history. She was the General Manager at Cyprio Tours Poland from 2002 to 2005 in Warsaw, Poland, where she tripled the company's revenue. From 2000 to 2002, she worked as a Senior Administrative Officer at the Cyprus Embassy in Poland. Earlier in her career, she served at Swissair in Nicosia in ground operations and customer service roles for nine years.
Educational Background
Ivi Michael studied at Harvard Business School, completing a seminar in 2013. She obtained a diploma in Administration from St Godrigc's College, attending from 1981 to 1983. Additionally, she has a Piano Level 7 diploma from Ethnikon Odeon awarded in 1970.
Notable Achievements
Ivi Michael notably expanded YPO's Central European membership by recruiting from countries like Azerbaijan, Armenia, and others. Her efforts at Cyprio Sun Holidays led to a tripling of the company's revenue. She has also performed as a mezzo soprano in multiple countries, indicating her versatile talents.