About Scott Assemakis

An Accomplished Entrepreneur with over 10 years experience. Conducting business professionally has enabled me to excel within the UK business community and achieve accolades such as the Fast track 100 and accelerate 2013 awards. I have developed a managerial style that allows people to feel empowered, engaged and most importantly enthusiastic about their accomplishments. As a result of having been exposed to many facets of business and in many industries, I have developed leadership skills that have allowed me to lead teams successfully.

• I have demonstrated my strategic ability through successfully launching new business and through the development successful sales and marketing teams who have exceeded goals Quarter after Quarter, and more.
• I have consistently contributed my leadership skills in a business setting, while managing the creative process, motivating and empowering team members, fine-tuning strategic plans, and juggling multiple projects. I am an accomplished Entrepreneur and profit-minded leader.
• Time and again, my initiatives have resulted in increased profitability and winning strategies.

Through strong ethics, teamsmanship, efficiency, creativity and, knowledge, my purpose has always been to provide added value to the team I lead, my employer and the clients I serve. Ultimately, increasing shareholder value. I strongly believe that the role of a “leader” is to coach and develop the full potential of the team. If a team can be formed of individuals with distinct knowledge, experience and style, a common goal can be set and executed upon. Understanding each individual’s strengths and weaknesses, helps to form a comprehensive team with a complete understanding of the corporate values, needs and demands. Specialties: Stategic approach to business development, client relations as well as market development as it relates to the Wine Industry. Leveraging a strong contact network in multiple business segments both in London and the UK with solid business ethics, I focus on results and sound financial deals.

Skills:

• Entrepreneurship
• Business Management
• International marketing, advertising, events, product management
• Business development
• Communication, public speaking, press relations, internal communication, press releases, press strategy, crisis communication
• P&L improvement and management
• Contract Negotiation
• Team Management and Optimisation