Building Success: From the Olympics to Global Business Leadership

Schedule

Fri Jun 19 2026 at 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Cloth Hall Court | Leeds, EN

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Learn how to turn Olympic grit into global biz wins with real stories and tips from top leaders.
About this Event

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ilias Malamas, Managing Director of Inditex Zara Hellas, as he shares his remarkable journey from representing Greece as an Olympic swimmer to overseeing some of the world’s most recognised fashion brands, including Zara, Bershka, Massimo Dutti and Pull&Bear.

With leadership experience spanning Inditex, McDonald's, Coca-Cola and Diageo, Ilias has built a career defined by transformation, strategic growth, and high-performance leadership.

In this event, he will reflect on the lessons learned from elite sport and global business, offering insights into resilience, leadership, decision-making, and building successful teams. This is a unique opportunity for aspiring leaders to hear firsthand how the mindset of an Olympian can translate into success in the corporate world.



How to find us

Cloth Hall Court is conveniently located less than 5 minutes from Leeds Train Station.
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Agenda

🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Arrival & Refreshments
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Keynote talk from Ilias Malamas, MD of Inditex Zara Hellas
🕑: 05:20 PM - 05:30 PM
Q&A
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Networking
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Where is it happening?

Cloth Hall Court, Quebec Street, Leeds, United Kingdom

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