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“I chose to study at CITY College in Thessaloniki because it offers a quality Executive MBA programme from the University of Sheffield, close to Sofia where I live and work. The programme has a flexible delivery mode mode which is perfect for busy people like me. I really found what I expected and even more: update of contemporary management science, open and friendly atmosphere, flexibility and willingness of faculty and management members to provide help and support when needed. During my studies I was promoted from Managing Director to Director of Business Development in Central and East Europe and Asia of ACTAVIS Group and later on I became the Country Manager of Bulgaria for Abbott Laboratories S.A.”
“Looking back to my experience in CITY College, I remember that I decided to start my MBA studies when I realised the necessity to enrich my knowledge having been appointed as the General Manager of Edrasis, in a difficult period when turbulence had already gripped Romania.The new knowledge I acquired assists me to confront problems, realize threats and investigate new opportunities for my former company. This knoledge along with the new way of looking things in the business field, played a critical role in order to be chosen by the world's leading construction company at the beginning of 2009, in the middle of an unprecedent crisis in Romania and particularly in Greece where is my base now.
“I decided to attend CITY College’s Executive MBA because of the high academic standards its affiliation with the University of Sheffield guarantees.
At CITY College I found highly qualified professors with real business experience. I also found a network of colleagues who brought their professional experience into the classroom, the interaction during the courses and the opportunity to work on real-life projects under the outstanding guidance of CITY College’s staff. My ambition is to always be informed and to gain more knowledge that can help me to become an efficient and competitive professional. CITY College’s EMBA programme has helped me better understand the tools that I need to develop my career, to achieve the skills that help me understand the dynamics of the real business I work in.
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“If I had to choose again a university to do an MBA, CITY College would appear once more on the top of my list, as it gives the opportunity to its students to receive a degree with international recognition combined with international education and environment. I very much enjoyed the great moments I had during classes and I have made strong bonds with many international friends and, at the same time, partners I met while studying at CITY College.”
“CITY College offers a quality Executive MBA program close to Skopje, which was veryconvenient having in mind my highly demanding job. The affiliation to the University of Sheffield and careful selection of lecturers from both academic institution and top private companies was an additional advantage. There is no doubt that my studies at CITY College have contributed significantly to raising my professional profile.” 
Mr. Dimitrovski was already working at Lek Skopje, a Sandoz company, member of Novartis, when he decided to pursue the executive MBA at CITY College. “I chose CITY College because I wanted to challenge myself with a strong MBA programme that combines British quality studies and the benefits of a multcultural environment,” he said. Immediately after his graduation in 2004 he was promoted as Customer Relationship Manager at Lek Skopje. “My studies at CITY College helped me a lot. I take up learning and apply it to my job situation every day, especially when it comes to sales and marketing,” he adds.
Greece wasn’t big enough for Tasos Rogkas, 35, and neither was Europe!… After completing both his undergraduate and postgraduate studies at CITY College and having made an inroad into the Greek business world, Tasos made a decision to change direction towards China, where he is currently investigating the expanding Chinese market.
Tasos Rogkas did a BA in Finance & Accounting and continued his studies by completing CITY College’s MBA. After graduating in 1996, Tasos got his first job through CITY College’s Career at ‘Capital Trust’, a consulting company specializing in EU funding programmes. However, he stayed in touch with his alma mater. He became a lecturer in CITY College’s Business Department, teaching ‘Finance & Accounting’. Despite the success of his initial entry into the Greek business world and the fact that it held a great deal of promise for the future, Tasos’s adventurous spirit led him to China, as he identified a gap in the market which needed filling. That gap was the lack of Greek and Chinese business interaction and cooperation due to intercultural differences and restraints of geographic location.
Moving to China
Through an EU funding programme, Tasos went to Peking where he attended a 15 month training programme for business executive on ‘How to do Business in China’. “The overall experience was amazing! Learning Chinese was a tough one, but I got the most out of this experience and learnt a lot more than I expected”, said Tasos adding “I definitely consider my stay in China a milestone of my life and a new beginning for my career.” After finishing his course he moved to Shanghai where he stayed for two years and worked as a freelancer, providing consulting services to businesses.
Having acquired all this new experience and knowledge, Tasos Rogkas came back to Greece in 2002 and decided to utilise all his new skills. He first worked for ‘Trimar’, a company importing merchandise from China. A big step in his career was his appointment as General Manager for the Hellenic-Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Athens. He was the first General Manager of the Chamber of Commerce and his main goal was to prepare the ground for enhanced cooperation between the two countries.
Kina Consulting
Tasos soon decided to launch his own business. His company, called ‘Kina Consulting’ aims to build bridges between the two countries and to facilitate cooperation between Greek and Chinese businesses. Kina Consulting is the link between the two countries specializing in business development for Greek companies in the Greater China market. It is involved in providing a range of services, from market research to establishment and management of China business Unit. When asked what he thinks of Greek and Chinese business people Tasos replied: “Greek and Chinese people have many substantial differences that inevitably affect business practice. The two countries have a great deal to gain from better cooperation which is why it is important to find common ground”