About Us
- the role is senior, business-critical, or highly specialised
- the talent pool is limited or not actively visible in the market
- confidentiality is essential
- successful hiring depends on direct access, credibility, and sector understanding
Maritime/Shipping | Engineering | Financial Services | Executive Search | C-Level
Giannis Giannopoulos is the Managing Partner of Antal International for Greece & Cyprus and an Executive Search Consultant focused on Engineering, Maritime/Shipping, Financial Service, and C-level search assignments across Greece, Cyprus, and international markets.
His work spans both Executive Search and specialised recruitment, supporting organisations in identifying leadership talent and highly specialised professionals for roles where technical understanding, operational context, and assessment quality are critical.
With a background as a Mechanical Engineer from the National Technical University of Athens, Giannis brings a strong understanding of engineering-driven businesses, which is particularly valuable in technical and operational hiring environments, including maritime and industrial sectors.
He holds a Master of Engineering with a specialisation in Aeronautics and an MBA, and brings more than 25 years of experience across Executive Search, recruitment, and senior commercial roles within multinational organisations, including Citibank, Nestlé, Toyota, and Philip Morris International.
This combination of technical background and business experience allows him to advise clients on complex hiring decisions, leadership assessment, and search strategies in demanding and competitive markets.