Executive Profile · Advisory · Commercial Leadership

Konstantinos Mazarakis

Commercial Executive | Flexible Packaging & Labels | Driving Growth, Transformation and Strategic Partnerships

Senior executive with deep expertise in flexible packaging, labels and specialty materials. Proven track record in commercial leadership, strategic growth, transformation and the development of strong customer-centric organizations across international markets.

20+ Years Leadership and commercial experience
International Scope European and global market exposure
Growth & Transformation Strategic, commercial and organizational focus

About

Experienced managing director and commercial executive with a strong background in the international packaging industry, focused on profitable growth, strategic customer development and performance-driven organizations.

Executive Summary

My leadership approach combines strategic clarity with operational execution. I focus on strengthening commercial organizations, improving market effectiveness, building long-term customer partnerships and creating scalable structures that support profitable growth.

Leadership Strengths

  • Commercial transformationBuilding stronger go-to-market structures, sharper customer focus and disciplined execution.
  • Strategic customer partnershipsDeveloping sustainable relationships with major international customers and value chain partners.
  • Governance and accountabilityClear priorities, transparent responsibilities and performance orientation.
  • Execution with impactBridging strategy and operational reality to move organizations forward.

Selected Highlights

International leadership experienceMore than two decades in leadership and commercial roles across packaging-related markets.
Transformation orientationStrong focus on growth, profitability, pricing discipline, customer development and organizational effectiveness.
Industry depthExtensive exposure to flexible packaging, labels, specialty papers, release liners and customer-centric industrial environments.

Core Focus Areas

Flexible Packaging Labels & Release Liners Commercial Excellence Pricing Strategy EBIT Improvement Business Development Key Account Leadership Post-M&A Integration Portfolio Strategy Team Leadership

Expertise

Deep understanding of commercial leadership, market positioning and customer strategy in packaging and adjacent material-driven industries.

Commercial & Strategic Expertise

  • Growth strategyDeveloping commercial roadmaps that combine customer proximity, value creation and execution discipline.
  • Pricing and profitabilityStrengthening margin logic through value-based thinking, portfolio decisions and commercial steering.
  • Organizational developmentShaping roles, governance and leadership routines that support scalable performance.

Industry Perspective

Strong ability to translate technical market realities into commercially relevant actions. Comfortable at the intersection of customers, markets, products, operations and leadership teams.

Advisory

Selective advisory support for companies seeking commercial clarity, market acceleration and stronger strategic execution.

How I Can Support

  • Commercial assessmentReview of commercial structures, priorities, customer focus and organizational effectiveness.
  • Growth & transformation supportGuidance on go-to-market design, pricing discipline, leadership alignment and execution priorities.
  • Strategic market perspectiveSupport for packaging-related growth initiatives, market entry considerations and customer development topics.

Typical Contexts

  • Leadership transitionsSupport during change phases that require commercial stabilization and clear priorities.
  • Business transformationOrganizations aiming to improve commercial effectiveness, structure and profitability.
  • Strategic projectsSelected advisory assignments related to packaging, labels, specialty materials and adjacent industrial segments.

Career

A long-standing international career across commercial leadership, business development and executive responsibility in packaging and materials-related markets.

Managing Director / Commercial Leadership International packaging and specialty materials companies

Leadership responsibility across commercial performance, customer development, organizational effectiveness and strategic direction.

VP Sales / Commercial Leadership European and global commercial organizations

Leading sales organizations, key account structures, pricing initiatives and growth-oriented market development.

Business Unit & Market Development Exposure Flexible packaging, labels and specialty papers

Strong market perspective at the intersection of customer needs, product positioning and commercial strategy.

Leadership Philosophy

  • ClarityClear strategic priorities, defined responsibilities and disciplined decision-making.
  • PerformanceExecution with accountability, focus and measurable progress.
  • PartnershipStrong relationships with teams, customers and stakeholders built on trust and credibility.

“Sustainable growth comes from combining strategic focus, commercial discipline and strong leadership.”Executive perspective on growth, transformation and long-term value creation.

Contact

For executive opportunities, advisory mandates or strategic discussions.

Let’s connect

This platform is designed as a focused executive and advisory profile and can be further tailored for specific leadership, consulting or board-oriented positioning.

Email km@kmazarakis.com
Website www.kmazarakis.com
Location Germany / Europe