Andreas Geragidis

Andreas Geragidis is a seasoned operations executive with over 35 years of diverse management experience, culminating in his current role as Chief Operating Officer. His career journey has spanned various sectors, emphasizing hands-on expertise in manufacturing, quality assurance, and new product development, leading to significant organizational transformations. Andreas is recognized as a skilled business shaper and change agent, adept at driving growth and efficiency through strategic frameworks and empowered teams. His leadership philosophy centers on cultivating talent and fostering a Lean Six Sigma culture, which has consistently delivered measurable improvements in EBITDA, supply resilience, product innovation, and customer satisfaction. His strategic goals have included:
•Sustainability: Achieving a 30% reduction in CO2 footprint and securing ISO 14001 and 45001 certifications.
•Operational Excellence: Rationalizing packaging lines to reduce costs by 40% and improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) by 35 percentage points.
•Talent Development: Retaining key talents with turnover rates at an impressive 1-2% and fostering a culture of mentorship.
•Quality Improvement: Elevating Right First Time (RFT) quality metrics to over 80% through systematic process mapping and analysis.

His impactful strategies have not only led to top-line and bottom-line growth exceeding 20% annually but also instilled a sense of ownership and motivation among his teams, culminating in a significant increase in employee engagement and morale. Andreas’s achievements, including the transformation of organizations through innovative supply chain and manufacturing processes, reflect his commitment to excellence and sustainability. He believes that true leadership is about empowering others to succeed, and he takes immense pride in seeing his teams flourish. In seeking the Operations Manager of the Year Award, Andreas Geragidis exemplifies the qualities of agility, trustworthiness, vision, and strategic thinking,