Maria Germanou has amassed over 15 years of valuable experience, serving in key leadership roles such as Chief Operations Officer and Chief Retail Officer. Her tenure in these positions underscores her strategic acumen and operational expertise. With a strong background in Operations, Sales, People & Organizational Development, Maria brings a wealth of knowledge to her current role as Chief Transformation Officer. In this capacity, she drives business transformation initiatives, aligning strategies with organizational goals, fostering sustainability growth, and nurturing cultural development within PAPAELLINAS GROUP. She holds an MSc in Human Resource & Organizational Behavior from Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM) and an MBA from Cyprus University.