CFO
Resume:
Spiros Pantziris
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Professional Summary
A creative, multi-disciplined executive specializing in strategic and operational system design and implementation and the application of leading edge technologies to enhance revenues, develop markets and improve productivity in multiple organizations and functional areas, including information technologies, manufacturing, operations, and finance. Achieved success by:
Design, development and implementation of business systems and processes to enhance an organization’s productivity, customer service and competitive advantage.
Creation and introduction of innovative products in new global markets to address sector needs and to establish additional revenue streams for an organization.
Selling beyond expectation – both individually and in collaboration.
Providing leadership, vision and strategic direction through innovation, the creative use of new technologies and informed, reliable decision making and management.
Persistent disciplined analysis of operations to identify areas of revenue maximization and expense minimization utilizing innovative processes/technologies/strategies.
Inheriting responsibility, implementing systems, and managing and delivering results regardless of the challenge or risk.
Forging and leveraging effective relationships and partnerships both internal and external to the organization to enhance the business including the effective communication and selling of the vision/ideas/solutions/ strategies.
Recognizing individual’s potential and providing the necessary resources and support to empower the individual to achieve ownership and responsibility.
Establishing proper control, cost and accounting systems, developing robust financial models and budgets and effectively managing an organization’s financial and treasury functions.
Utilizing fluency in languages (French, Spanish, Greek), knowledge of diverse cultures, to establish and leverage global business relationships (customer, supplier, government, connectors). Achievements
Founded, operated as CEO for 10 years in Canada and then transferred and operated for 5 years in Central America, a technologically capital intensive "green" manufacturing company, profitable every year in business, with a stellar service and innovation reputation in its industry.
Designed and implemented using leading edge technologies, a complete redesign of processes and systems for a Fortune 500 company, still in use by the company after 15 years, resulting in significant productivity improvements, streamlined operations, and enhanced customer service.
Designed, developed and marketed five successful commercial software products, addressing distinct markets and solutions and employing different technologies.
Developed unique system and technology solutions as a consultant and project manager for companies in diverse sectors including commercial software, health management, textiles, automotive, consumer goods, government services, venture capital, property management and general manufacturing.
Developed and successfully introduced over 20 new products in a variety of industries and international markets resulting in new revenue streams and increased profits.
Led an investment group to fund and actively assist a broad group of technology companies focusing on the use of renewable resources and innovative technologies in North and Central America resulting in improved company performance throughout portfolio, enhanced investor return and active participation in three public offerings. 1
Spiros Pantziris
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Qualifications
Product Development Experience - Designed and introduced to market numerous products in varied industries including software systems, yarns and other textile goods, industrial technology licensing, and security/energy management products.
Technology Experience - System design and implementation using new and innovative technologies; Ability to understand and utilize technology to enhance productivity and throughput; Hands on level programming, and IT.
International Experience - Established new businesses in Latin America; developed new markets throughout the Americas and Europe; Experienced in maximizing customer, supplier, government, financial, and legal relationships; Worked in Canada, U.S.A., Latin America, Europe, Japan and China.
Financial Experience – CFO for a number of companies, raising money and managing full cost, financial and treasury activities.
Public Company Experience - Served on Board of Directors for a number of publicly traded companies. Participated in fund raising, and the public listing process. Education
Master of Science in Computer Engineering (M.S.) 1984 Northwestern University, Evanston IL
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) 1983
Northwestern University, J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering (B.A.Sc.) 1981 University Of Toronto
Experience
Managing Director 2008 - present
YARNTEX INVEST LLC (Toronto)
Systems Design and Development in AI and machine learning ecosystems and iOS productivity and automation applications
Managed international portfolio of property and venture investments with direct oversight for business development, financing and investment management and property facility administration.
Direct involvement as:
Design Engineer – WIZYSTEMS INC. & Switɔh SOFTWARE 2010-present Developer of ecosystems for business productivity and corporate systems.
Director & CFO – AZTECH INNOVATION INC. 2009-2011 Developer of universal wireless display device for reading and reporting public utility meters and energy management, and manufacturer of hazardous material asset tracking systems.
Vice Chairman – AVANTE SECURITY INC. 2008-2010
Premier security services provider and technology development company (Smartboxx) for security, automation, energy management, for residential & commercial properties. 2
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Experience (continued)
C.E.O. 1993 - 2008
LANATEX YARNS, SPINTEX YARNS (Toronto, El Salvador) SPINTEX - Manufacturer of cotton yarns derived from recycled materials using proprietary technology and design, manufacturing and marketing of garments. Company originated in Canada and relocated to El Salvador in 2007. LANATEX - Manufacturer of fancy yarns for the sweater and hosiery industries using proprietary technology.
Direct responsibility for:
Product development, management information and production control systems, sales
& marketing including major account management, financial, legal, government relationships, scheduling and logistics management.
Erection and startup of 7 new manufacturing facilities including yarn spinning plants, dyeing operations, fabric knit and finishing operation in Toronto and El Salvador.
Concurrent and profitable management of: 2 operating companies, 6 manufacturing divisions, 200 employees, 300k square feet plant facilities, over 100 customers including 20 major accounts, development of dozens of new products each year and establishment of new markets throughout Canada, U.S.A and Latin America.
Design, development of new products and technologies. Systems Engineer 1984 - 2009
COMPUTEX SYSTEMS INC. (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, Greece) Various consulting projects in system design and software development. Projects included:
Pitney Bowes’ re-engineering of worldwide Warehouse Management System.
Livingston Customs Brokers’ redesign of systems and operational processes.
Frito Lay’s design and implementation of Trucking and Product Logistics System.
Design and development of MIS for jewelry, dyeing, furniture, textile and chemical industries.
Other projects developed for Microsoft, Canadian Pacific, General Motors, I.B.M.
(Lotus), Ashton-Tate, Price Waterhouse, Ernst & Young, San Marcos S.A., Naoussa Spinning
Designations
Canada Securities Course (CSC), 2011
Partners/Directors/Officers Course (PDO), 2011
Color Theory Master, 1986
Specialization in Accounting, 1983
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