Ioannis Vellios, PhD c, is a seasoned Human Resources professional with broad experience across hospitality, executive recruitment, logistics, healthcare, and aviation. With a solid foundation in strategic HR management, organizational development, and talent acquisition, he has been instrumental in aligning human capital strategies with business goals, enhancing performance, and fostering employee engagement. His career spans multinational corporations, start-ups, and high-growth environments, where he has led HR transformation projects, talent management programs, and workforce development strategies. In his current role as a senior HR leader in the hospitality sector, he oversees HR operations across multiple countries, managing organizational development, diversity and inclusion, talent acquisition, and labour law compliance. Previously, he worked in an executive recruitment and consulting firm, specializing in senior-level placements, HR systems optimization, and employee relations. In the logistics sector, he played a key role in HR restructuring, post-acquisition integration, and talent retention. He has also contributed to healthcare projects in elderly care and research, while in aviation he led training and performance initiatives in a multicultural setting. Ioannis holds a Master’s degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Hellenic Open University, with research focused on HR training and diversity management in the airline industry. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Technological Educational Institute of Epirus. His academic work includes publications on diversity in aviation and COVID-19’s impact on travel behaviour. Dedicated to continuous learning, Ioannis has completed specialized training in ESG reporting, career counselling, leadership development, and high-performance collaboration. With expertise in workforce planning, coaching, and HR best practices, he remains an active contributor to both academia and the corporate HR landscape.