I am a senior marketing and sustainability executive with 30+ years of experience in FMCG and B2B. I have led brand strategy, product marketing, and corporate responsibility initiatives, including designing and implementing a full CSR program for a leading Greek confectionery manufacturer. I am a Certified Sustainability Practitioner with an MBA and an international career across Greece and the UK. I am transitioning to independent consulting, bringing deep expertise in marketing strategy, sustainable business practices, and stakeholder engagement to help organizations grow responsibly and achieve their sustainability and business goals.

Michael Filippidis

I am a senior marketing and sustainability executive with 30+ years of experience in FMCG and B2B. I have led brand strategy, product marketing, and corporate responsibility initiatives, including designing and implementing a full CSR program for a leading Greek confectionery manufacturer. I am a Certified Sustainability Practitioner with an MBA and an international career across Greece and the UK. I am transitioning to independent consulting, bringing deep expertise in marketing strategy, sustainable business practices, and stakeholder engagement to help organizations grow responsibly and achieve their sustainability and business goals.

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I am a senior marketing and sustainability executive with 30+ years of experience in FMCG and B2B. I have led brand strategy, product marketing, and corporate responsibility initiatives, including designing and implementing a full CSR program for a leading Greek confectionery manufacturer. I am a Certified Sustainability Practitioner with an MBA and an international career across Greece and the UK.

I am transitioning to independent consulting, bringing deep expertise in marketing strategy, sustainable business practices, and stakeholder engagement to help organizations grow responsibly and achieve their sustainability and business goals.

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Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

CSR Director at ION SA – Cocoa & Chocolate Manufacturers
June 1, 2025 - Present
Led company-wide CSR strategy and sustainability reporting, coordinating stakeholder engagement and CSR initiatives across the cocoa and chocolate manufacturing operations.
Marketing Manager at ION SA – Cocoa & Chocolate Manufacturers
July 1, 1998 - June 1, 2025
Directed marketing planning and brand/product initiatives for the confectionery business, aligning marketing activities with sustainability targets and business goals.
Account Director at The Public Relations Practice (Ansdell Group, London)
May 1, 1996 - June 1, 1998
Managed key PR client relationships, leading strategic communications and campaign execution across multiple accounts.
Senior Account Executive at Pielle & Company, London
September 1, 1992 - May 1, 1996
Supported client campaigns with account management, media relations, and creative coordination.

Education

MBA at Middlesex University, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
BA in Business Administration at Western International University, Phoenix, AZ
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990

Qualifications

Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Program
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2025
Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner
May 1, 2018 - May 7, 2026
Customer Focus Programme – From Promise to Action
October 1, 2006 - May 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment