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Global CEO | Revenue Growth | Business Development | Cost Optimization arthurbourekas@yahoo.com FMCG • Real Estate • Vehicles and Construction Equipment • Logistics and Haulage • Service and Hospitality • Power Generation → High Impact Business Strategist and Tactician — As A.G. Leventis (Nigeria) PLC’s Group Managing Director, turned around a flagging conglomerate – expanded into new and diverse markets through new strategic partnerships and new distribution agreements – aligned all business units to the vision and strategy – improved profitability from NGN100M [≈$610K] in 2008 to NGN1B [≈$6.1M] today, and growing. → Strong Turnaround Expertise based on Analytical Acumen, Market Research and Organizational Focus — Rejuvenated A.G. Leventis Nigeria’s sinking bread business. Prepared the plan, gained corporate buy-in, and took control of the business to double sales to more than $1,000,000/month in the two months of leading the effort. → Operations, Sales and Relationship Management Leader — as PZ Cussons Group General Sales Development Manager, boosted Indonesia regional sales growth from 3%, before tenure, to 10%, significantly expanding the dealer base and improving profitability by 15%. As a Visionary Global CEO, I drive long term change across diverse cultures that deliver increased revenues and profits. Valued for maximising corporate effectiveness in complex environments. Known for building high-performance teams that boost continuous progress and profitability. Global experience across Nigeria, Australia, UK, Poland, Greece and Indonesia. STRENGTH AND DEPTH IN KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES LEADERSHIP Strategic Focus Drive for Results Engagement for Change Developing the Top Team Building Capability Forging Alliances GROWTH Sales and Marketing Turnarounds New Business Development JV’s New Market Penetration New Product Development COST OPTIMIZATION Corporate Restructuring Divestitures

Group Managing Director @ Accountable for a portfolio of seven main companies, a mix of fully owned and Joint Ventures. Set and implement strategic direction; hands-on management of shareholder groups and committees, as well as government bodies and ministries; drive business development and expansion into new markets including Farming and Mining. Grew the fully owned companies’ revenues 260% in four years and 194% in Profit After Tax. From 2009 to Present (6 years) Deputy Group Managing Director @ Led discussions with government officials on policies, research and direction of the markets to facilitate growth plans. Managed the support office. Served on a number of Operational Boards and on the Audit Committee. Directed the Group FMCG companies and advised on commercial activities and sales plans of all companies. Served on the Group Board of Directors and subsidiaries of the FMCG companies. Managed US$30m investment into various FMCG sectors. From 2008 to 2009 (1 year) Managing Director @ Assured attainment of aggressive profits from existing products, and chose new categories for rapid expansion of soap company. Directed manufacturing and supply chain, human resources and finance. From 2007 to 2008 (1 year) Independent Business Consultant @ Helped Australian businesses clarify their vision and strategy, optimise sales and marketing so as to capitalise on business opportunities, grow sales and profitability. Product categories included FMCG, website development and gift accessories. Prepared detailed strategic plans based on market evaluations, imperatives in three-year business plans. From 2005 to 2006 (1 year) General Sales Development Manager – PT Cussons Distributor @ Accountable for 30% of Indonesia’s sales and administration and multimillion-dollar annual sales for this multinational consumer goods business. Responsible for 280 staff members. Drove sales growth from 3% annually to 10%. From 2004 to 2005 (1 year) General Manager, Marketing, Sales and Services, HPZ Limited @ Directed all Marketing, Sales and Services activities of HPZ Limited, an Electrical Goods JV with Haier of China. Held full P&L, with more than 200 customers and a total of 150 staff operating from 35 depots across Nigeria. Led annual sales growth of circa. 40%. From 2001 to 2003 (2 years) General Manager, New Business Development – PZ Industries PLC @ Managed a wholly owned PZ Cussons start-up aimed at winning share in the fast growing sanitary towel market, achieving 15% market share within 3 years of launch. From 1999 to 2001 (2 years) National Marketing Manager – Minerva S.A. Edible Oils Enterprises @ Directed all marketing activities with six Brand Manager reports. Also oversaw exports to Australia and Asia. Minerva S.A. is the second largest Greek edible oils company with annual sales of US$40M and is a fully owned subsidiary of PZ Cussons Group. From 1998 to 1999 (1 year) Early Positions @ Marketing Trainee – Cussons (Australia) Pty. Ltd. Brand Manager – Cussons (UK) Limited Senior Brand Manager – Cussons (Australia) Pty. Ltd. Senior / Marketing Manager – Cussons Polska S.A. From 1990 to 1998 (8 years)

Bachelor of Economics, Economics, Marketing & Management. @ La Trobe University Arthur Bourekas is skilled in: Negotiation, New Business Development, Strategy, Brand Development, FMCG, English, Brand Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management, Market Research, CRM, Product Development, Logistics, Business Planning