Paul Zagoridis

Current

Managing Director at Pellita Holdings
Producer at Edge of the World Productions

Past

Divisional Manager Storage Solutions (EVP) at Oldfields Holdings Ltd
YEO Board Member at Young Entrepreneurs' Organization
Board Member at Entrepreneurs Organisation

Chief Executive Officer at Ziggy's Warehouse Pty Ltd
Community Builder & Moderator at Somersoft.com.au
State Manager at Freestyler Networks
Network Engineer at Fujitsu Australia Limited
Project Manager at TAB Ltd
Senior Specialist & Project Manager at IBM Global Services Australia
Assistant Team Leader at Hewlett Packard
Network Engineer at EDS

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Education

Australian Graduate School of Management
University of Sydney
University of Wollongong

Newington College
Sydney Technical High School

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Recommended

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Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Management Consulting

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Paul Zagoridis’s Summary

Entrepreneurial executive/management consultant with broad technical and management skills in manufacturing, B2B and B2C sales & marketing, import/export, finance, accounting and technology.

Ideally interested in working with high growth firms as well as new divisions of medium to large companies.

My project management experience covers ERP/CRM; DRP; building moves; intranet & eCommerce projects. Technically I am a skilled network/LAN/infrastucture engineer; have extensive experience in BSD, Unix/Linux, NetWare and Microsoft server.

As a Film Producer I have raise equity funds for independent features and production houses. I work with talented writers and directors to realise a common vision while making a return for our investors. I also work with a feature film sales agency in Australia, UK, and USA.

Paul Zagoridis’s Specialties:

Business development: import, export, brand development, project management, supply chain management
TOC, DBR, SEM, SEO, eCommerce, Social Media
Mergers and Acquisitions: identify strategic opportunities, deal negotiation, equity & debt financing, due diligence, post M&A integration, exit plan
Retail chain development: Locations, systems & process, store & range expansion
Raise equity funds for independent features. Business affairs & line producer. Sales & marketing of completed feature

Paul Zagoridis’s Experience

Managing Director

Pellita Holdings

(Management Consulting industry)

August 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)

Paul Zagoridis consults on client acquisition, business development, and strategy for fast growth and startup firms.
Producer

Edge of the World Productions

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Entertainment industry)

January 2005 — Present (5 years )

Producer and Business Affairs manager for the independant Australian film Edge of the World. Sold to Village Roadshow and screening from 2006 on Australian and international broadcasters
Divisional Manager Storage Solutions (EVP)

Oldfields Holdings Ltd

(Consumer Goods industry)

June 2006 — August 2008 (2 years 3 months)

Divisional Manager (Executive Vice President) of Oldfields Storage Solutions Division for Home and Garden storage. Treco Garden Sheds, Greenhouses, Pool filter covers. Import and export. Full responsibility for results of the division, reporting to the CEO.

Divisional results:
FY 2007 EBIT up 152.0%. Record sales and profit
FY 2008 EBIT up 12.4% Record profit on reduced turnover

Reviewed markets and exited unprofitable business sectors.
Increased EBIT from 4% to 12% of sales

Divisional Manager (Executive Vice President) of Oldfields Storage Solutions Division for Home and Garden storage. Treco Garden Sheds, Greenhouses, Pool filter covers etc.
► Full P&L responsibility for results of the division, reporting to the CEO. Exceeded budget and pcp for 6 quarters in a row by sales, gross profit and EBITDA (specifics available on request).
► Mergers and Acquisitions: deal identification, negotiation, due diligence, acquisition management integration to create national dealer retail network
► Designed and managed new store development program for both company owned and dealer network
► Project managed new product development team to extend range into new categories, markets and products.
► Successfully developed new export markets and customers.
YEO Board Member

Young Entrepreneurs' Organization

(Non-Profit; 5001-10,000 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

2004 — 2006 (2 years )

The EO (formerly Young Entrepreneurs' Organization/WEO) represent top business leaders all of whom are under 40 years of age and are the owners, founders, co-founders, or controlling shareholders of a company with annual sales of (US) $1 Million or more.

With more than 5,500 members in 120 chapters and 40 countries, EO is a global community that enriches members’ lives through dynamic peer-to-peer learning and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

I joined the Board of EO Sydney Chapter as Communications Chair (Director) responsible for internal and external communications for the largest EO Chapter in Australasia. For my second year I moved to the Forum Chair (Director) responsible for training and orientation of new members. During this time EO Sydney Chapter moved from the bottom 10% by KPI measures for members to the top 10% by KPI measures.
Board Member

Entrepreneurs Organisation

(Non-Profit; 5001-10,000 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

July 2004 — June 2006 (2 years )

The EO (formerly Young Entrepreneurs' Organization/WEO) represent top business leaders all of whom are under 40 years of age and are the owners, founders, co-founders, or controlling shareholders of a company with annual sales of (US) $1 Million or more.

With more than 5,500 members in 120 chapters and 40 countries, EO is a global community that enriches members’ lives through dynamic peer-to-peer learning and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

I joined the Board of EO Sydney Chapter as Communications Chair (Director) responsible for internal and external communications for the largest EO Chapter in Australasia. For my second year I moved to the Forum Chair (Director) responsible for training and orientation of new members. During this time EO Sydney Chapter moved from the bottom 10% by KPI measures for members to the top 10% by KPI measures.
Chief Executive Officer

Ziggy's Warehouse Pty Ltd

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)

April 2002 — May 2006 (4 years 2 months)

Lead this fast growing company as it establishes its niche in online sales of consumer electronics, computer hardware, toys and other consumer products. Consolidate and grow its position in the top 3% of sellers on eBay worldwide
Community Builder & Moderator

Somersoft.com.au

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)

April 2001 — February 2005 (3 years 11 months)

Worked with a talented team to grow Australia's #1 Real Estate investment community.
State Manager

Freestyler Networks

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Financial Services industry)

April 2001 — July 2002 (1 year 4 months)

Launched Freestyler Networks in NSW and Sydney. Exceeded revenue and membership targets within two months.
Network Engineer

Fujitsu Australia Limited

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; FAL; Information Technology and Services industry)

May 2001 — April 2002 (1 year )

Infrastructure projects for clients RTA, Manpower and Transgrid.
Define solutions and scope for Transgrid Facilities Management and project work.
Project Manager

TAB Ltd

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Gambling & Casinos industry)

December 2000 — April 2001 (5 months)

Project manage LAN/WAN and infrastructure commissioning for temporary “churn” site to be used during head office refurbishment project.
Senior Specialist & Project Manager

IBM Global Services Australia

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Outsourcing/Offshoring industry)

July 1997 — November 2000 (3 years 5 months)

projects for clients in Network infrastructure; Oracle Financials; Novell, MS and AIX servers; Backup and DRP.
Assistant Team Leader

Hewlett Packard

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Capital Markets industry)

March 1997 — June 1997 (4 months)

Hired to move Helpdesk team from 65% call closing SLA to 90% call closing SLA. Exceeded objective in five weeks.
Network Engineer

EDS

(Public Company; Internet industry)

1996 — 1997 (1 year )

Paul Zagoridis’s Education

Australian Graduate School of Management

MBA (Executive) , Business , 2007 — 2010 (expected)

The Financial Times (UK) 2006 ranking of EMBA programs placed AGSM as the leading business school in Australia for the sixth consecutive year since the inception of the survey.
University of Sydney

B.Ec , Economics, Industrial Relations , February 1985 — November 1988

Activities and Societies:

AIESEC, Film makers,
University of Wollongong

B.A. , Drama , February 1984 — December 1984

Transfered to UoS B.Ec after 1 year

Activities and Societies:

Drama, WUGS
Newington College

HSC , 1982 — 1983
Sydney Technical High School

SC , 1978 — 1983

Additional Information

Paul Zagoridis’s Websites:

Paul Zagoridis’s Interests:

Filmmaking, Open Source Software, investing, real estate investment, entrepreneurship, private equity, M&A, business development, marketing, innovation, technology, leadership, new media, direct marketing, investment management, hedge funds, Marketing and Advertising, startups, venture capital, private equity,

Paul Zagoridis’s Groups:

YEO, EO, openBC, AIESEC Alumni, LinkedIn LION, LinkedIn Power Forum, Young Entrepreneurs Organisation, Entrepreneurs Organisation, Open Networker, LION, AISEConnect, Wright Hand Venture Capital,