Katerina Papadopoulos
katerina.papadopoulos@email.com | +30 210 765 4328 | Maroussi, Athens 151 24, Greece | www.linkedin.com/in/katerina-papadopoulos

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic executive coach and organizational development professional with 15+ years of experience partnering with C-suite leaders and high-potential talent to drive performance excellence and sustainable business transformation. Proven expertise in leadership development, talent management, and change management across diverse industries. Skilled in designing and delivering customized coaching programs that enhance decision-making capabilities, strengthen management practices, and build high-performing teams.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Executive Coach
Helios Consulting Group, Athens, Greece
March 2019 – Present

• Provide one-on-one executive coaching to 40+ senior leaders annually, focusing on leadership presence, strategic decision-making, and performance management, resulting in 85% client satisfaction and measurable improvements in leadership effectiveness scores
• Design and facilitate leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders, incorporating talent management frameworks and performance optimization strategies
• Partner with HR Business Partners and organizational leadership to assess developmental needs and create tailored coaching interventions that align with business objectives
• Lead group coaching sessions and workshops on topics including emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, change management, and high-performance team building
• Implement 360-degree feedback processes and assessment tools to support leader self-awareness and targeted development planning

Senior Organizational Development Consultant
Acropolis Human Capital, Thessaloniki, Greece
June 2015 – February 2019

• Consulted with executive teams across multiple business units to design and implement talent management strategies, succession planning processes, and leadership pipelines
• Facilitated strategic planning sessions and team effectiveness workshops for leadership teams of 8-15 members, improving team cohesion and decision-making efficiency by 40%
• Developed and delivered training programs on performance management, coaching skills for managers, and employee engagement for 500+ managers and supervisors
• Partnered with HR leadership to integrate coaching culture initiatives into performance review cycles and talent development frameworks
• Coached 25+ high-potential employees through career transitions and leadership role preparations with 90% promotion success rate within 18 months

Leadership Development Manager
Prometheus Business Solutions, Athens, Greece
January 2012 – May 2015

• Managed end-to-end leadership development program portfolio serving 200+ participants annually across multiple regions including EMEA
• Designed competency-based development curricula aligned with organizational values and strategic priorities
• Administered leadership assessment tools and coordinated individual development planning processes for mid-level to senior managers
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams using Agile and Scrum methodologies to deliver training initiatives on time and within budget
• Tracked program metrics and ROI, presenting quarterly reports to senior leadership demonstrating impact on retention, engagement, and performance outcomes

Human Resources Business Partner
Delphi Strategic Partners, Athens, Greece
August 2009 – December 2011

• Served as strategic HR partner to business leaders overseeing 300+ employees across three departments
• Provided consultation on talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and organizational design
• Facilitated manager training sessions on coaching conversations, feedback delivery, and performance improvement planning
• Led change management and communication initiatives during organizational restructuring affecting 150+ employees
• Implemented talent review processes and succession planning frameworks to identify and develop future leaders

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Organizational Psychology
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
Graduated: 2009

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
Graduated: 2007

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Certified Professional Coach (CPC) – International Coach Federation
• Certified Executive Coach – Athens Institute of Business Executive Education
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• MBTI Certified Practitioner
• Hogan Assessment Certified

SKILLS

Leadership Development | Executive Coaching | Talent Management | Performance Management | Change Management | Training & Facilitation | Decision-Making Frameworks | Strategic Planning | Organizational Development | Stakeholder Management | Agile/Scrum Methodologies | Assessment & Evaluation | Employee Engagement | Succession Planning

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• International Coach Federation (ICF) – Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
• Association for Talent Development (ATD)