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Foteini Petrakli

Lead Project Manager | Sustainable Business Consultant | Environmental Engineering

About Me

I’m a sustainability and environmental engineering professional with over 10 years of experience driving strategy, circular economy initiatives, and climate resilience projects across corporate, research, and consulting environments. At IRES, I have led sustainability programs across Europe, shaping decarbonization strategies, resource efficiency frameworks, and LCA reporting for industrial clients. My work has spanned more than 40 international projects—bridging technical insight with strategic planning to translate sustainability goals into measurable business outcomes. I bring a hands-on, systems-oriented approach to sustainability leadership, combining scientific rigor with strategic execution, stakeholder engagement, and a genuine commitment to building responsible, future-ready organizations.

Jurisdiction

Greece

Experience

Seniority LevelMid-Senior level
Years of Experience6-10 years
Current StatusActive
Lead Project Manager and Sustainability Analyst (Remote)
2017 - Present

• Supported SMEs in their transition to climate neutrality by assessing environmental impacts (LCA, LCC, TEA, sLCA) of materials and processes. Coordinated multinational stakeholders and senior decision-makers to align project objectives with the EU Green Deal and corporate sustainability strategies. • Delivered sustainability assessments of materials and products with a focus on end-of-life strategies, recycling potential, energy efficiency, and renewable energy, strengthening material recovery pathways and supporting alignment with EU Green Deal targets. • Directed over 30+ sustainability and innovation projects, ensuring alignment between environmental performance and business value. • Built strong partnerships with internal teams and international stakeholders/clients.

PhD Researcher
2012 - 2017

Led advanced research in materials engineering, environmental systems, and process optimization, resulting in 23 peer-reviewed publications in sustainability and nanotechnology. Additionally supervised junior researchers and oversaw laboratory operations, funding proposals, and collaborations.

Education

Doctorate of Materials EngineeringNational Technical University of Athens
2012 - 2017
Masters of Materials Science and TechnologyNational Technical University of Athens
2010 - 2012
Diploma of Environmental EngineeringUniversity of Ioannina
2005 - 2010

Certification

Total Certifications1

Certified in ‘CARBON FOOTPRINT ASSESSMENT ISO14064-1:2018’ TÜV AUSTRIA ACADEMY, CERTIFICATE OF 16 hours SEMINAR ATTENDANCE, Online Certificate on Sustainability (ESG) Reporting Sustainability Academy, ‘Safety management and environmental protection of industrial enterprises’ Center of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Skills

Core skills0
Languages2

Languages

Greek
English