Dino Joannides
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Accomplished senior executive with over 25 years of international experience leading technology and food & beverage ventures. Proven expertise in strategy, business development, fundraising, and building high-performance teams. Fluent in French, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Entrepreneurial leader with a unique dual background bridging technology innovation and premium hospitality/food retail. Track record of scaling start-ups and revitalising brands across Europe and the Americas. Expert in market entry strategy, partnership development, and sustainable growth across diverse business environments.
Experience
Partner - D3A Capital & Advisory - London
(2023-01)
Curating and advising technology investors and start-ups focused on ESG-driven global expansion.
- Partnered with founding teams to accelerate growth and international market entry.
- Supported technology companies across software, energy, and media verticals.
Advisor to the CEO - Dishboard - London
(2025-01)
Providing strategic and product-market guidance to an early-stage software venture.
- Spearheaded UK and Nordic launch initiatives.
- Drove partnership development and go-to-market strategy.
Global Head of Business Development - Rezexe - London
(2021-01 - 2023-12)
Led worldwide business development and client acquisition for a consumer-tech platform.
- Built B2B alliances that tripled global distribution footprint.
Strategic Business Development - Bizimply - London
(2019-01 - 2024-12)
Scaled sales operations for a SaaS workforce management platform serving hospitality and retail.
- Expanded client base across multi-site retail operations.
- Delivered measurable revenue growth through channel expansion.
SVP & Co-Founder - Lingospot Inc.
(2008-01 - 2015-12)
Developed patented contextual technology powering media recommendations and interactive content.
Non-Executive Director - Voipex Ltd.
(2007-01 - 2015-12)
Guided product strategy and fundraising for proprietary communication software.
Managing Consultant - Dino Joannides Consulting
(2001-01)
Provided interim management and consulting to telecom, SaaS, and media start-ups.
- Clients included: Jersey Telecom, Bauer Media, Worldcom/MCI, Palringo, Absolute Radio, Vidiator (Hutchison Whampoa).
Brand Ambassador - Difference Coffee Co. - London
(2025-01)
Representing a luxury coffee brand across gourmet and hospitality channels.
Non-Executive Director - Maltby & Greek - London
(2017-01 - 2020-12)
Led strategic direction for the UK's leading importer of premium Greek foods and wines.
Co-Founder & Director - O'Shea's Butchers Ltd. - London
(2012-01 - 2017-12)
Partnered in relaunch and upscale positioning of the heritage butcher brand (est. 1789).
- Built supply partnerships with artisan farms in the UK & Ireland.
- Established relationships with top Michelin-star chefs.
Co-Founder - Melograno Alimentari - London
(2010-01 - 2013-12)
Curated one of London's pioneering premium Italian delicatessens and wine shops.
Strategic Advisor & Brand Ambassador - Gourmio - London & Milan
(2015-01 - 2016-12)
Advised Italian meal-kit brand on UK launch and content marketing.
Head of Food & Beverage (Consultant) - La Vallée Village, The Bicester Collection - Paris
(2018-01 - 2019-12)
Optimized F&B retail mix, elevating luxury hospitality standards across the destination village.
Education
B.A. (Hons) 2:1 - Political Science - University of Hull
Postgraduate Studies - IEP (Sciences Po) Paris
