Konstantinos Chionidis - Partner

Q: Where is Konstantinos based?

Konstantinos is based in Pegeia, Cyprus .

Q: What languages does Konstantinos speak?

Konstantinos speaks the following languages: Greek (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Russian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Konstantinos have?

Konstantinos has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Konstantinos has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months . Note that Konstantinos may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Konstantinos's latest experience?

Konstantinos's most recent position is Partner at KCCI Consulting .

Q: What companies has Konstantinos worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Konstantinos has worked for KCCI Consulting , FTI Delta , and Cognitive Intelligence .

Q: Which industries is Konstantinos most experienced in?

Konstantinos is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Manufacturing , and Tourism . Konstantinos also has some experience in Information Technology , Utilities , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas is Konstantinos most experienced in?

Konstantinos is most experienced in business areas like Strategy , Marketing , and Operations . Konstantinos also has some experience in Product Development , Sales , and Information Technology .

Q: Which industries has Konstantinos worked in recently?

Konstantinos has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Telecommunication , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas has Konstantinos worked in recently?

Konstantinos has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Marketing , and Sales .

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Pegeia, Cyprus

Experience

Nov 2023 - Present

2 years 5 months

Cyprus

Partner

KCCI Consulting

Leading the development and implementation of the Marketing & Sales activity for a NEOM project
Developed partnerships between European and Saudi firms
Supported Marketing & Sales for a telecom in Saudi Arabia

Mar 2021 - Oct 2023

2 years 8 months

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Senior Commercial Consultant

FTI Delta

Defined complete Fixed Wireless Access commercial strategy
Defined and then implemented complete MVNO sales strategy and roll out
Scaled platform to over 1M subscribers
Awarded MVNO of the Year for 2023

Oct 2020 - Present

5 years 6 months

Netherlands

Founder

Cognitive Intelligence

Consulting and implementation with the field of XR

Aug 2018 - Sep 2020

2 years 2 months

Netherlands

Master Student - Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence

Tilburg University

Graduated with distinction
Thesis in VR to be published at a scientific conference

Jan 2015 - Jun 2018

3 years 6 months

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Director Operating Model Transformation

VEON

Led network sharing activities across Russia, Eurasia and North Africa
Delivered $250 m in network cost efficiencies
Built strong relationships for smooth and rapid transformation across Pakistan, Bangladesh, Algeria, Russia, Armenia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Completed five due diligences of fixed and mobile telephony companies across Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan
Designed and led network consolidation post $500 m acquisition of a Pakistani mobile company delivering $150 m of efficiencies by decommissioning 3,600 sites

May 2013 - Dec 2015

2 years 8 months

Gurugram, India

Senior Director of Transformation, Partnerships and Innovation

MTS India

Defined and developed an innovation and NPD strategic roadmap
Conceptualised, researched and validated a game-changing product, developed and built business case, drove delivery obtaining all relevant approvals, negotiated contracts with partners and defined Go-To-Market strategy
Successfully launched unique multiplayer online computer gaming products (eSport), securing the first ever corporate sponsorship in the growing Indian market worth $100 m
Developed and launched a new Wi-Fi product line for corporate and public buses, with a pipeline to long-term sustainable revenue planned at $50 m
Negotiated and implemented Wi-Fi services on the Delhi Metro both on train and in station, creating $500 k in value
Created and launched security product “M-secure” from concept to NPD implementation
Liaised with Indian VCs to identify potential future partners, innovations and products, and to identify M&A targets for parent company Sistema

Aug 2009 - Apr 2013

3 years 9 months

Gurugram, India

Director Partnership

MTS India

Developed model for a large MVNO with Vodafone, negotiated contract, led launch and relationship management creating $12 m p.a., a world’s first in-country partnership
Led $203 m rationalisation following 2G licensing scandal across 31 offices, 3.62 m subscribers, 803 FTEs, 3,532 distributors, NW/IT and other assets of more than 100,000 items winding down in five months
Developed turnaround and relaunch strategies with the CxO team post rationalisation, identifying and leading strategic collaborative partnerships with Google, Facebook and Microsoft, designing and launching new products, increasing revenues by 10 %
Developed international partnerships with other CDMA operators to share MI and best practice and identify synergies, new products and services

Oct 2003 - Jul 2009

5 years 10 months

Consultant

Meliglobe Ltd.

Appointed interim VP of Devices: defined strategy, selected handset range, negotiated with vendors, designed after-sales policy and delivery logistics for the launch of a start-up CDMA mobile operator in Morocco built to $1 bn
Developed a $75 m expansion strategy for a mobile operator in Saudi Arabia and led identification of potential worldwide M&A targets
Designed a loyalty programme for a UAE airline start-up, innovating a bespoke frequent-flier offering and conducting an end-to-end touchpoint mapping exercise
Turned around flat sales in a Ukrainian mobile operator: reengineered and implemented a sales strategy on a channel-by-channel basis, creating a $1 bn market leader
Developed an €800 m, five-year strategy for a Spanish tooling manufacturer, conducting international benchmarking across 25 CEOs to review competitive landscape and define best practice
Redesigned commission scheme for a mobile operator in Uganda, winning board approval and mandate to implement across the sales team
Delivered a sizing project for MTS Russia, conducting an international peer comparison and reducing headcount and associated costs by $50 m
Tasked to design and launch start-up operations for MTS India

Jan 2000 - Sep 2003

3 years 9 months

Barcelona, Spain

Senior TNT Consultant

Oliver Wyman

Devised an expansion plan for a Californian value-added services provider, liaising across European mobile operators to create pricing alignment on SMS services
Authored chapters of the UMTS (3G) bid book for a Portuguese mobile operator underpinning the successful award of a €10 m government licence and €1 bn investment
Designed and implemented a $60 m end-to-end handset selection process with OEMs, from RFI through to price negotiation, developing key strategy and market segmentation, successfully launching a 10 m customer mobile operator in Colombia
Transformed sales reward mechanism, incentivising higher value channels, industrialising the route to market for a Belgian mobile business resulting in a $30 m sales increase
Re-engineered the after-sales strategy for a Spanish mobile operator, benchmarking against international market leaders to develop an efficient, cost-effective and streamlined national after-sales service
Defined the post-deregulation strategy for a $38 bn electrical utility in Madrid
Developed a $250 m business case for a Wireless Local Loop start-up in Egypt supporting negotiations with the regulator

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication, Manufacturing, Tourism, Information Technology, Utilities, and Real Estate.

Telecommunication

Manufacturing

Tourism

Information Technology

Utilities

Real Estate

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Strategy, Marketing, Operations, Product Development, Sales, and Information Technology.

Strategy

Marketing

Operations

Product Development

Sales

Information Technology

Summary

Senior telecom and digital platform executive with 20+ years of leadership experience across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Track record delivering telecom transformation initiatives, launching new platforms and building strategic partnerships across global telecom ecosystems.

Leadership experience includes operating model transformation, MVNO launch strategy, commercial platform development and ecosystem partnerships across multiple telecom operators.

Skills

Telecommunications Strategy
Operating Model Transformation
Digital Transformation

Languages

Greek

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Russian

Elementary

Education

Tilburg University

Master of Science · Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence · Netherlands

ESADE Business School

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Barcelona, Spain

Babson College

Bachelor of Science · International Business · Wellesley, United States

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Telecommunication 23.5 y

Avg length 3 y 6 m

Longest experience 5 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 5 (Netherlands, India, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Spain)

Primary country Netherlands

Expertise

Recent roles Partner, Senior Commercial Consultant, Founder

Main industries Telecommunication, Manufacturing, Tourism

Main business areas Strategy, Marketing, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Konstantinos based?

Konstantinos is based in Pegeia, Cyprus.

What languages does Konstantinos speak?

Konstantinos speaks the following languages: Greek (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Russian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Konstantinos have?

Konstantinos has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Konstantinos has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Konstantinos may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Konstantinos be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Konstantinos would be well-suited for roles such as: Partner, Senior Commercial Consultant, Founder.

What is Konstantinos's latest experience?

Konstantinos's most recent position is Partner at KCCI Consulting.

What companies has Konstantinos worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Konstantinos has worked for KCCI Consulting, FTI Delta, and Cognitive Intelligence.

Which industries is Konstantinos most experienced in?

Konstantinos is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Manufacturing, and Tourism. Konstantinos also has some experience in Information Technology, Utilities, and Real Estate.

Which business areas is Konstantinos most experienced in?

Konstantinos is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Marketing, and Operations. Konstantinos also has some experience in Product Development, Sales, and Information Technology.

Which industries has Konstantinos worked in recently?

Konstantinos has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Real Estate.

Which business areas has Konstantinos worked in recently?

Konstantinos has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Marketing, and Sales.

What is Konstantinos's education?

Konstantinos holds a Master in Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence from Tilburg University, a Master in Business Administration from ESADE Business School and a Bachelor in International Business from Babson College.

What is the availability of Konstantinos?

Konstantinos is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Konstantinos?

Konstantinos's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.