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Kornilia Charvali

Athens

Summary

Highly accomplished commerce manager with expertise in strategic negotiation, contract management, and team leadership. Proven track record in budget forecasting, complex procurement processes, cost control, and risk mitigation. Skilled in cross-functional coordination and business solutions customization, leading to significant commercial success. Recognized for driving operational excellence and delivering exceptional results in high-stakes and international environments, contributing significantly to organizational achievements.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

VP, Lead Commercial Program Manager

JP Morgan Chase & Co.
11.2023 - Current
  • Establishment of new working location in Athens (planning, negotiations, compliance, infrastructure)
  • Hiring process and activities for the set-up, onboarding and adaptation of the new team
  • Internal and external partners contracts preparation and interpretation
  • Management reporting and governance processes, KPIs monitoring, risks identification and mitigation
  • Demonstrate proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Manage financial planning and budgeting processes (budget forecast, allocation, cost control) ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
  • Facilitate workshops and conduct one-on-one training to educate team members.

Senior Commercial Manager

Huawei
11.2021 - 10.2023
  • Lead negotiator for different types of projects and business solutions with customers and partners (Infrastructure breakthrough equipment and services projects, Managed Services, Buy- back, Pay as you grow)
  • Owner of commercial cost and conditions and overall decision-making process, design and publication of company regulations
  • Controlled cross functional activities between stakeholders (Legal, Finance and Technical), adjusted commercial solutions for requested OPEX/CAPEX allocation, ensured quality/compliance with company regulations
  • Trainer for Business Enablement issues, i.e. Trade Compliance, Incentives application, Product Lifecycle
  • Analyzed, mitigated and reported risks prior to the submission of business solutions and contracts signing
  • Business solutions customization according to the customers/ market needs
  • Drafted Sales Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), organize respective review and finalization until final signing.
  • Authorized Commercial and Legal Reviewer for Greece, Cyprus, Albania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia.

Commercial Contract Manager – Department Leader

Huawei
09.2006 - 11.2021
  • Leaded Purchase Orders Office (P.O. Office).
  • Management of P.O. Office personnel, establishment and follow up of related KPIs
  • Organized and evaluated contract review data to ensure consistency with a standard methodology and/or company operational standard.
  • Analyzed risks, calculated project commercial costs and implemented in quotations/ sales contracts
  • Liaised with Legal, Finance, Technical teams to secure integrity in related Agreements
  • Lead negotiations with customers and review terms and conditions of sales contracts/amendments

Senior Contracts Officer

Doha Asian Games Organizing Committee (DAGOC)
03.2005 - 08.2006
  • Establisher & Member of the Ceremonies Production Committee (responsible for approving every related procurement/contractual process).
  • Member of the Ceremonies Committee (representative of the Contracts and Procurement department as liaison with the Producer of the Ceremonies for contractual issues).
  • Contract & Procurement Management:

-directed the call for tender and contract negotiations from technical, contractual, commercial, financial and legal points of view

-forecasted the purchasing needs and prepare the bids annual plan

-developed optimal contracting strategies to meet contracting obligations

-participated at the project development plan of major items for budgeting, resource planning, costs allocation

-participated in commercial evaluation of bids, award and agreement execution.

-provided advisory service regarding contract interpretation, management and closure

Procurement & Commercial Administrator

Jack Morton Public Events
10.2003 - 12.2004
  • Preparation of Requests For proposals (RFP) from short-listed companies
  • Analysis of incoming proposals from commercial basis
  • Liaison with project accounting team, technical, operations and production departments in planning procurement
  • Liaison with Greek Governmental Authorities regarding approvals processes and legal team on contracting issues
  • Support Commercial Director in all commercial issues (Human Resources, Budget, Contract Negotiations).

Relocation Co-coordinator

B.I.G
06.2001 - 10.2003
  • Coordination of the project regarding the relocation of expatriate employees (including lease agreements, residence permits, tax issues etc)
  • Reporting, presenting, reviewing proposals for international projects
  • Translation & management related to the C.A
  • Fund/ liaison to the Hellenic Capital Market Commission.

Education

Master of Business Administration Degree (M.A) - Business and International Trade

Université Montpellier III Paul Valéry, France
06.2001

Certificate In Translation & Interpreting -

E.E.0, Greece, Certificate in Translation And Interpreting, Manchester College of Arts And Technology
06.2000

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision-Making
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Effective Communication
  • Flexibility
  • Ability to inspire and motivate

Languages

Greek (Native)
English (Fluent)
French (Fluent)
Spanish (Fluent)
Arabic (Preliminary)
Portuguese (Preliminary)

Hobbies and Interests


  • Volunteer Teaching of foreign languages
  • Writing (lyrics, essays)
  • Creative Cooking
  • Writing
  • TRX/Pilates
  • Travelling

Timeline

VP, Lead Commercial Program Manager

JP Morgan Chase & Co.
11.2023 - Current

Senior Commercial Manager

Huawei
11.2021 - 10.2023

Commercial Contract Manager – Department Leader

Huawei
09.2006 - 11.2021

Senior Contracts Officer

Doha Asian Games Organizing Committee (DAGOC)
03.2005 - 08.2006

Procurement & Commercial Administrator

Jack Morton Public Events
10.2003 - 12.2004

Relocation Co-coordinator

B.I.G
06.2001 - 10.2003

Master of Business Administration Degree (M.A) - Business and International Trade

Université Montpellier III Paul Valéry, France

Certificate In Translation & Interpreting -

E.E.0, Greece, Certificate in Translation And Interpreting, Manchester College of Arts And Technology
Kornilia Charvali