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Elena Zervou

Strategic & Transformational Business Leader

About me

Dynamic executive with 15+ years of experience leading strategy, finance, and transformation across global organizations. Proven record of steering businesses through scale, restructuring, and strategic renewal. Combines analytical rigor with visionary leadership to align teams, drive performance, and create long-term enterprise value. Experienced in operating across complex, international environments and partnering with boards, investors, and C-suites to navigate change with confidence and clarity.

Jurisdiction

Netherlands

Experience

Seniority LevelC-Suite
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
VP Strategy, Finance & Transformation
2020 - 2025

- Partnered with CEO and executive leadership to design business and financial strategy across a €4B portfolio. - Co-led major transformation initiatives—streamlining operations, improving profitability, and driving digital integration. - Built agile planning frameworks enabling faster, data-driven decisions during market uncertainty. - Redefined KPIs and performance management to align financial and operational success with long-term value creation. -Acted as executive bridge between strategy and finance, guiding teams through structural change and reorganization.

Head of Business Control
2018 - 2020

- Led FP&A and strategic planning, improving business predictability and cost efficiency across markets. - Strengthened executive decision-making through transparent reporting and scenario planning. - Mentored a high-performing team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

Sr. Manager, Strategy & Business Development
2012 - 2018

- Led cross-functional growth and transformation programs across product, market, and digital channels. - Supported M&A initiatives including target screening, financial modelling, and post-deal integration. - Partnered with global leadership on strategic repositioning and new business opportunities.

Advisor, Corporate Finance
2009 - 2012

- Advised corporate clients and investors on M&A, valuation, and capital structuring. - Supported CEOs and founders in navigating growth, fundraising, and acquisition processes.

Finance Manager
2007 - 2009

- Drove transformation of finance operations through shared service setup and process automation. - Reduced month-end closing time by 25%, enhancing accuracy and scalability.

Skills

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Languages

English
Greek