Takis Zervakakis - C.E.O.

Professional Profile

Senior executive, responsible for the successful establishment, development and outstanding performance of ex-Wyeth in Greece, Cyprus & Turkey and the successful integration of Wyeth Hellas with Pfizer Hellas. (1982-2010)
Under his 14 years’ management, Wyeth Greece presented a twenty fold increase in sales volume and was awarded numerous times for achieving globally the highest market share and best performance in core & new products (President’s Award).
The company had been achieving the highest growth rate in the Greek market during the period 1995 - 2009 with the IMS ranking evolved from No 32 position to No 8 position
Deep knowledge of the healthcare and pharmaceutical business environment.

Multi-cultural understanding and international experience, working in Greece, Cyprus, Τurkey, in the Balkan region and C & SE Europe.
Leadership focused professional. Strong culture, clear vision and increased engagement organizations’ in all countries involved.
Strong HR orientation with special emphasis on the establishment of Values/Principles and talent management.

HR adequately evolved to efficiently support the organization through Development, Maintainance and Attraction of top talent.
Special attention was given to the creation of a culture inspired by values and principles of business ethics.

During his tenure, Wyeth Greece was awarded with the “Best Places to Work For” Award in Greece (2006)
May 2011-June 2014, V-P Marketing & Business Development of ZeinCRO Group with major contribution, (among others) in the expansion of the Group from three(3) to fourteen(14) countries in the C & SE European Region.
June 2014 onwards, he is leading ILS Consulting (Innovation in Life Sciences), a well-established Consulting Agent in the area of Health with International activity.

Parallel Key Activities

Vice President of SFEE (Hellenic Association of Pharmaceutical Companies) for12 years (1998-2009).

Chairman of PhRMA LAWG (Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America – Local Area Working Group) for 8 years (2002-2010).
Guest Speaker/Lecturer (1995 – now) in Universities and other Institutions of Public and Private sector on Business and Human Resources Topics eg : Leadership, Synergy & Teamwork, Business & Emotional Intelligence, Marketing & Sales Management, Business Values/Ethics, Talent Management & People Development etc