Athanasios Maraslis
Brussels
Summary
A digital transformation change enabler with a strong passion for management, people, digital administration, innovation, emerging technologies and corporate communication.
A firm believer in dialogue, I excel at building strong rapport with others and have proven experience leading and motivating dynamic, multicultural, and multidisciplinary teams.
As a visionary thinker, I adopt a holistic and strategic approach, with the ability to translate high-level goals into actionable and pragmatic proposals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Unit – IT Strategy and Solutions
European Commission – DG EMPL
Brussels
06.2019 - Current
- Provide strategic advice to leverage technology and deliver digital solutions underpinning EMPL's mission.
- Advise top management on digital matters, ensure appropriate governance to all IT projects and deliver digital solutions in different business fields for a more effective policy implementation.
- Manage the IT Portfolio: budget of 45mio€/annum (Authorising Officer by sub-Delegation) and human resources of 21 officials and 150 consultants
Deputy Head of Unit
European Commission – DIGIT
Brussels
03.2015 - 05.2019
- Working with the head of unit on corporate IT governance, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Communications. These are horizontal, customer facing and cross-cutting activities delivering value to the entire EC.
- Working in close collaboration with DIGIT Senior Management, the DIGIT units, the heads of IT in other DGs, the SG and central services.
Business Process Manager & Program Manager
Belgacom S.A.
Brussels
09.2005 - 06.2007
- Successful showcase implementation of a Business Process Management prototype project
- Initiated a corporate deployment of Business Process Management
- Delivered corporate efficiencies of Belgacom TV installations by 35%
Education
Master of Science - Management with concentration in Finance
Boston University
Brussels 09.2000 - 07.2002
Computer Systems Engineering -
University of Manchester (UMIST)
Manchester, UK 09.1995 - 07.1999
Skills
- Leadership
- Rapport building
- Establishing interpersonal relationships
- Negotiation techniques
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Complaint handling and resolution
- Active listening
- Resourcefulness
- Digital literacy
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Problem-solving
Languages
Greek
Native
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
German
Elementary
Publications
- The PM² Ptoject Management Methodology, European Commission
- Agile@EC, European Commission
Timeline
Head of Unit – IT Strategy and Solutions
European Commission – DG EMPL
06.2019 - Current
Deputy Head of Unit
European Commission – DIGIT
03.2015 - 05.2019
Business Process Manager & Program Manager
Belgacom S.A.
09.2005 - 06.2007
Master of Science - Management with concentration in Finance
Boston University
09.2000 - 07.2002
Computer Systems Engineering -
University of Manchester (UMIST)
09.1995 - 07.1999
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