Dimitrios Kriempardis

Dimitrios Kriempardis is a senior executive with more than 20 years of experience in the food production, manufacturing, and HORECA industries, with strong expertise in operational excellence, lean manufacturing, and strategic leadership.

As Managing Director of Guru Beans Factory, part of Mikel Coffee Company Group, he leads overall business operations, production strategy, process optimization, and sustainable growth initiatives, focusing on efficiency, quality performance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing environments.

Previously, as Compliance & Operations Director at one of the leading packaging manufacturers in Southeast Europe, he played a key role in implementing operational and quality management systems, KPI-driven performance monitoring, production planning, and lean-oriented process improvement initiatives within high-volume industrial operations.

Holding academic qualifications from the University of Leeds (BSc, MSc, MRes) and ongoing MBA studies, Dimitrios combines scientific expertise with executive management capabilities, bringing a strong background in industrial operations, ESG strategy, compliance systems, and organizational transformation.