Dr. KLEANTHIS K. KATSAROS

Curriculum vitae PERSONAL INFORMATION Dr. KLEANTHIS K. KATSAROS 81 Bouboulinas Str., 12462 Chaidari Athens (Greece) +306974806389 +302130266294 kleanthis.katsaros@gmail.com 1. gr.linkedin.com/in/drkleanthiskatsaros; 2. scholar.google.gr/citations? user=1tunihmaaaaj&hl=e 3. www.researchgate.net/profile/kleanthis_katsaros; Skype katsaros8 Sex Male Date of birth 12/11/1979 Nationality Greek WORK EXPERIENCE 01/09/2015 Present Faculty member Open University of Cyprus 33 Giannou Kranidioti Ave., 2220 Nicosia (Cyprus) www.ouc.ac.cy Faculty of Economics and Management Taught Modules: Organizational Behaviour, Leadership. The Open University of Cyprus is the second (in order of establishment) State university of Cyprus and the country's only Higher Education Institution dedicated solely to distance education. 15/03/2017 Present Faculty member ABMS - The Open University of Switzerland 39 Freilagerstrasse Str., 8047 Zürich (Switzerland) www.abmswiss.com Taught Modules: Principles of Business Operations - Level 5 Human Resources in Business - Level 5 Managing People in Organisations - Level 7 Strategic Operations Management - Level 7 Project Management- Level 8 Global Management - Level 8 Research Methods - Level 8 ABMS OPEN UNIVERSITY OF SWITZERLAND is a registered trademark for Education in Switzerland under Nr. 690804 by the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property which belongs to the Federal Department of Justice and Police. Business or sector University 01/10/2017 Present Adjunct Lecturer Hellenic Open University Aristotelous 18 Str., 26335 Patra (Greece) www.eap.gr Master in Business Administration MBA. Taught Module: Management of People and Organizations (MBA61 Module, Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management and Strategic Management). The Hellenic Open University is the only distance learning university in Greece. Modelled on the British Open University, it is the first and only Higher Education Institution in Greece that provides open and distance education at undergraduate, postgraduate as well as PhD level. 30/11/17 European Union, 2002-2017 http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu Page 1 / 10

10/2011 Present Faculty member Technological Educational Institution of Athens Ag. Spiridonos Str., 12210 Egaleo - Athens (Greece) www.teiath.gr Faculty of Management and Economics. Taught Module: Marketing Information Systems. Faculty of Technology Applications. Taught Modules: Bussiness Administration and Entrepreneurship, Economic and Technical Analysis. The Technological Educational Institute of Athens is the first in size among the Technological Institutions and the third among all the Institutions of Higher Education in Greece. It comprises five Faculties, hosting thirty six Departments. 01/09/2017 Present Visiting Associate Professor TEI of West Macedonia Kila, Kila Kozanis, 50100 Kozani (Greece) www.teiwm.gr M.Sc. in Education Management in cooperation with Technological Educational Institute of Piraeus (Greece) and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine ). Taught Module: Administration and management of tangible and intangible resources and human resources in education. The Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia is a state-run institute of highest education based in Kozani, Greece. 12/09/2014 Present Visiting Lecturer National School/Centre for Public Administration and Local Government 211 Pireos Str., 17778 Athens (Greece) www.ekdda.gr Taught Modules: Human resource management, Change Management, Organizational Culture and Innovation, Business Plan development. The National Centre for Public Administration and Local Government (EKDDA) is the national strategic agent for the development of the Human Resources of the Public Administration and Local Government. Business or sector Public Strategic Agency 01/01/2017 Present Scientific personnel Independent Authority for Public Revenue 24-25 Ermou Str., 10562 Athens (Greece) http://www.publicrevenue.gr General Directorate of Financial Services Directorate of Procurement, Material Management and Building Infrastructure: - Design and Implementation of internal procedures for drawing up the annual program of required supplies and services to meet the needs of the Authority's services, and establishment of long-term Procurement Strategy. Business or sector Public Authority 01/08/2013 31/12/2016 Scientific personnel Ministry of Finance, Hellenic Republic 10 Kar. Servias Str., 10562 Athens (Greece) 30/11/17 European Union, 2002-2017 http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu Page 2 / 10

www.minfin.gr General Secretariat of Public Revenue, Directorate of Strategic Planning and Financial Management, Department of Strategic Planning and Performance Appraisal (PA): - Strategic planning of General Secretariat of Public Revenue. - Goal setting of General Directorates. - Performance Evaluation of General Directorates. The General Secretariat of Public Revenue is responsible for the implementation of financial policy in the areas of taxation, customs and related laboratory support (www.publicrevenue.gr). Business or sector Ministry 01/02/2014 01/02/2016 Postdoctoral Researcher Athens University of Economics and Business 76 Patission Str., 10434 Athens (Greece) www.aueb.gr Faculty of Business Administration, Department of Marketing and Communication. Research Area: Organizational Behavior and Management of Change Responding to change recipients' reactions: I examine supervisor's responses to employees' reactions toward organizational change that can take the form of task adaptivity (e.g. responding to and coping with change in work roles/processes), proactivity (e.g. future directed behaviors that initiate change in work roles/processes), resistance to change (constructive vs dysfunctional) and attitudinal ambivalence. Concurrently, I examine the role of relationship conflict (emotional & task), influence tactics and self-interest. AUEB is the leading economics and business university in Greece (AACSB Business and Accounting Accreditation). It is ranked in 15th place among 500 European universities (Der Spiegel magazine). In the field of econometrics, AUEB comes internationally in 48th place according to the Journal of Econometric Theory. The MBA International Program is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), and ranked among the top 10 MBA prograin Europe and the top 30 in the world. 01/01/2005 30/06/2016 Instructor Vocational Training Institutes, Athens - Thessaloniki (Greece) www.cedefop.europa.eu/el Entities: National School Of Public Health, Thessaloniki Chamber Of Commerce and Industry, Private Vocational Training Institutes, Public Vocational Training Institutes, Vocational Training Centers. Taught Modules: Business Administration, Organizational Behavior, Human Recourses Management, Change Management, Leadership (over 2000 teaching hours). Business or sector Vocational Education and Training 01/03/2015 30/09/2015 Mentor National and Kapodistrian University of Athens 6 Lada Str., 1056 Athens (Greece) http://en.uoa.gr/ E- sessions (one to one) (http://elearn.elke.uoa.gr/mentorme/profile-mentor_resume/197): Business Strategy, Business Plan Development, Change Management. 15/04/2014 28/09/2014 Adjunct Lecturer University of the Aegean 30 Voulgaroktonou Str., 11472 Athens (Greece) www.aegean.gr Taught Module: Reaching new markets through the Internet (Search Engine Optimization, Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Piwik, Facebook). 30/11/17 European Union, 2002-2017 http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu Page 3 / 10

10/2011 31/07/2013 Visiting Lecturer Aegean Omiros College (University of Wales) 17 Panepistimiou 17 Str., 10564 Athens (Greece) www.aegeancollege.gr MBA program that is validated and awarded by the University of Wales (UK). Taught Modules: Strategic Management, Leadership and Managing Change, Managing in Business Context, Research Methodology (courses taught in English). Business or sector Private College 01/02/2007 30/07/2013 Senior Business Manager Technopolis Group of Companies 31 Giannitson Str., 54627 Thessaloniki - Athens (Greece) www.technopolis-ekp.gr Administration of the group's department (35 employees) which provides Management Consulting Services in the field of Corporate and Business Strategy Development (i.e. market analysis and segmentation, strategic positioning, strategic marketing development, human resources strategy, portfolio analysis and diversification); Operations Improvement (i.e. business process reengineering, organisational restructuring, performance management); and Human Capital Development (i.e. human resource management, human resources development, change management services). Business or sector Business Consulting & Vocational Training 06/2012 04/2013 Special Reviewer Greek Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs 37 Andrea Papandreou Str., 15180 Marousi - Athens (Greece) www.minedu.gov.gr Proposals' evaluation for the Program: Updating Knowledge of university graduates in Business Administration/ Business Services. Business or sector Ministry 01/03/2011 30/06/2011 Adjunct Lecturer New York College (State University of New York) 6 Katsimidi Str., 54639 Thessaloniki (Greece) www.nyc.gr Undergraduate Business Administration program that is validated and awarded by the State University of New York / Empire State College (USA). Taught Module: Organizational Behavior (course taught in English). Business or sector Private College 01/10/2006 30/06/2011 Adjunct Lecturer Technological Educational Institution of Central Macedonia Terma Magnisias Str., 62124 Serres (Greece) www.teicm.gr Department of Business Administration Taught Modules: Business Administration, Management Information Systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV), IT and Data Bases in Business Administration. 30/11/17 European Union, 2002-2017 http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu Page 4 / 10

01/04/2007 31/12/2007 Business Reorganization Consultant Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerse and Industry 29 Tsimiski Str., 54624 Thessaloniki (Greece) www.ebeth.gr Consulting services in the frame of Action 11 Companies' support for the development of adjusted mechanisms and procedures for an ongoing training of their personnel", Action II, Project entitled Standard areas and systems for the promotion of lifelong learning in work practices, EQUAL". Business or sector Public Chamber 01/04/2006 31/01/2007 Economist Interamerican SA (Part of ACHMEA) 57 Agiou Konstantinou Str., 15124 Marousi - Athens (Greece) www.interamerican.gr Investing and Insurance Services, Specialization in INTERAMERICAN mutual funds. Business or sector Financial and insurance activities 01/10/2005 25/02/2006 Business Development and HR Consultant Personal Company 31 Ammochostou Str., 54453 Thessaloniki (Greece) Feasibility studies, Utilization of the optimum funding resources (EU and/or state funding), Project Management, Financial and Technical studies of investment Projects to be subsidized by the Greek Investment Law, Development of Human Resource Assessment-Reward Management-Work Regulation systems. Business or sector Business consultant 01/05/2004 31/12/2004 Research Fellow Heletel Ltd. 7 Karatasou Str., 54626 Thessaloniki (Greece) www.heletel.gr Research Area: B2C e-commerce, B2B e-commerce and e-government development in Greece. Business or sector Information and communication EDUCATION AND TRAINING 09/2005 09/2012 Doctor of Philosophy ISCED 8 University of Macedonia 156 Egnatia str, 54006 Thessaloniki (Greece) www.uom.gr Organizational Behaviour & Strategic Change Management The role of emotional and cognitive attitudes towards readiness-to-change and their influence in organization's financial results. National Archive of PhD Theses (www.didaktorika.gr). 10/2005 10/2007 M.Sc. in International Economic Relations ISCED 7 University of Macedonia 156 Egnatia Str., 54006 Thessaloniki (Greece) www.uom.gr Programme of Postgraduate Studies in International Economic Relations, Department of International and European Studies. 30/11/17 European Union, 2002-2017 http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu Page 5 / 10

02/2003 02/2005 M.Sc. in Information Systems ISCED 7 University of Macedonia 156 Egnatia Str., 54006 Thessaloniki (Greece) www.uom.gr Interdepartmental Programme of Postgraduate Studies in Information Systems. 09/1997 09/2002 B.Sc. in Business Administration ISCED 6 University of Macedonia 156 Egnatia Str., 54006 Thessaloniki (Greece) www.uom.gr Programme of Undergraduate Studies in Business Administration, Department of Business Administration. PERSONAL SKILLS Mother tongue(s) Greek Other language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production English C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 Spanish B2 B2 B1 B1 B1 German A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user - B1 and B2: Independent user - C1 and C2: Proficient user Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Communication skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Empathic listener and persuasive speaker - Excellent presentation and negotiation skills - Problem-solving attitude - Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds Organisational / managerial skills - Team management and problem solving - Creating and keeping deadlines - Goal setting and meeting goals - Creative thinking - Multitasking Job-related skills - Adaptability - Critical thinking skills - Interpersonal communication skills - Teaching or explaining in detail to individuals and groups - Great business and academic experience Digital skills Operating systems: MS-Windows, Linux- Programming languages: Java, HTML, PHP, ΧΜL Applications: MS-Office, WINQSB, SPSS, LISREL, ORACLE, SQL, Microsoft Dynamics - NAV (ERP), Moodle Software (Modular Object Oriented Developmental Learning Environment; Learning Management System - LMS), Search Engine Optimazation, Google AdWords & Analytics. Other skills - Long distance running 30/11/17 European Union, 2002-2017 http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu Page 6 / 10

- Swimming - Water polo Driving licence A1, A, B ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Publications Peer-reviewed Academic Journals 1) Nicolaidis, C. & Katsaros K.K. (2010), Emotions towards Change "A Case of Northern Greek IT Industry", International Journal of Business & Economics, 10 (1), pp. 65-74. 2) Nicolaidis, C. & Katsaros K.K. (2011), Tolerance of ambiguity and emotional attitudes in a changing business environment: a case of Greek IT CEOs, Journal of Strategy and Management, 4 (1), pp. 44-61. 3) Katsaros K.K., & Nicolaidis, C. (2012), Personal traits, emotions and attitudes in the workplace: Their effect on managers' tolerance of ambiguity, The Psychologist-Manager Journal,15 (1), pp. 37-55. 4) Tsirikas, A.,Katsaros, K.K. & Nicolaidis, C. (2012) Knowledge management, tolerance of ambiguity and productivity: Evidence from the Greek public sector, Employee Relations, 34 (4),pp. 344-359. 5) Tsirikas, A., Katsaros, K.K. & Nicolaidis, C. (2012) 'Modelling and benchmarking organisations' memory capabilities', International Journal of Knowledge and Learning, 8 (3/4), pp. 328 351. 6) Katsaros K.K. & Tsirikas, A. (2012), Hotel managers' behaviour towards change uncertainty in Greece, Tourismos: An International Multidisciplinary Journal οf Tourism, 7 (2), pp. 359 379. 7) Nicolaidis, C. & Katsaros K.K. (2013), Emotions towards Change "A Case of Northern Greek IT Industry", Oxford Journal: An International Journal of Business & Economics, 8 (2), pp. 83-92. 8) Katsaros K.K., Tsirikas, A. & Nicolaidis, C. (2014), Managers' workplace attitudes, tolerance of ambiguity and firm performance: the case of Greek banking industry, Management Research Review, 37 (5), pp.442 465. 9) Katsaros K.K., Tsirikas, A. & Bani S. (2014), Exploring employees' perceptions, job-related attitudes and characteristics during a planned organizational change, International Journal of Business Science and Applied Management, 9 (1), pp. 36 50. 10) Katsaros, K.Κ., Tsirikas, A., Bani S. & Nicolaidis, C., (2014), Towards a tolerance of ambiguity model in Greek tourism industry, (2014), Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management, 2 (3), pp. 106 113. 11) Tsirikas, A. & Katsaros, K.K. (2014), Empowerment in Greek Public Sector: The Evidence from Top Management Executives, Advances in Business Related Scientific Research Journal, 5 (1), pp. 67-83. 12) Tsirikas, A. & Katsaros, K.K., Linking knowledge management, job satisfaction and productivity in the Greek public sector, (2014), International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies, 5 (3/4), pp. 244-264. 13) Katsaros K.K., Tsirikas, A. & Bani S. (2014), CEOs' attitudes to change, strategic flexibility and organizational performance in Greek ICT industry, (2015), International Journal of Management Sciences, 4 (12), pp. 567-581. 14) Katsaros K.K., Tsirikas, A. & Nicolaidis, C. (2015), Firm performance: The role of CEOs' emotional and cognitive characteristics, International Journal of Business and Economic Sciences and Applied Research, 8 (1). 15. Katsaros, K.K., & Vakola, M. (2018), Managerial responses to change recipients' reactions: The role of relationship conflict, subordinate performance, leader-member exchange and self- and otherinterest (expected). 16. Tsirikas, A. & Katsaros, K.K. (2018), Relating learning organizations with leadership: The case of the Greek Merchant Shipping Sector (expected). Books Book Chapter 30/11/17 European Union, 2002-2017 http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu Page 7 / 10

1) Katsaros, K.K.(2015), Readiness to organizational change: A competitive advantage in the current business environment, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Unit, Panteion University Ed (Greek). Conferences International Conferences (with review): 1) Nicolaidis, C., & Katsaros, K.K., Emotions towards Strategic Change in a dynamic and complex business environment: A case of IT Industry", in the proceedings of the International Conference Emotions and Interpersonal Skills at work, June 3 4, 2005, Thessalonica, Greece. 2) Nicolaidis, C., & Katsaros, K.K., Emotions towards Change "A Case of Northern Greek IT Industry", in the proceedings of the 7 th Global Conference on Business & Economics, October 13-14, 2007, Rome, Italy. 3) Nicolaidis, C., & Katsaros, K.K., Managing strategic change in the Greek banking sector: Change readiness, involvement, locus-of-control, in the proceedings of the 2 nd International Conference On Accounting & Finance, August 28-29, 2008, Thessalonica, Greece. 4) Nicolaidis, C., & Katsaros, K.K., Emotional attitudes towards change and readiness to change: a case of Greek hotel managers, in the proceedings of the International Conference on Tourism Development and Management, September 11-14, 2009, Kos island, Greece. 5) Nicolaidis, C., & Katsaros, K.K., Εxploring Greek hotel managers' readiness to change: the effect of locus of control, involvement and job satisfaction, in the proceedings of the International Congress on Tourism Heritage and Innovation, June 21-23, 2010, Porto, Portugal. 6) Nicolaidis, C., & Katsaros, K.K., Greek banks managers' job satisfaction in a changing business environment: The effect of their emotions towards change, in the proceedings of the 3 rd International Conference On Accounting & Finance, August 26-27, 2010, Skiathos island, Greece. 7) Katsaros, K.K., Tsirikas, A., & Nicolaidis, C., Towards a tolerance of ambiguity model in Greek tourism industry, in the proceedings of the International Conference on Tourism - Tourism in an Era of Uncertainty, April 27-30, 2011, Rhodes island, Greece. 8) Katsaros, K.K., & Vakola, M., Responding to change recipients' reactions: A conceptual model, 17 th Congress of the European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology, May 20-23, 2015, Oslo, Norway. 9) Tsirikas, A., & Katsaros, K.K, Individual, Team and Organizational Learning. Interractions and Best Practices, 2nd International Conference on Reimagining Schooling, September 24-26, 2015, Thessaloniki, Greece. National Conferences (with review): 1) Tsirikas A., Skordaris A, Koutrakis S., & Katsaros K.K., Modeling the learning organization, 1 ο National Scientific Conference in Lifelong Learning "Lifelong learning and contemporary society: Local government, Education and Work", June 27-28, 2015, Thessaloniki, Greece (in Greek). 2) Tsirikas A., & Katsaros, K.K, The future of Strategic Human Resources Management: Developing the desired workforce, 6 ο National Conference for Standardization, Standards and Quality "Quality and Proficiency in Education, Vocational Training and Lifelong Learning", May 27-28, 2016, Thessaloniki, Greece. Memberships Member of the Editorial Board - International Journal of Business and Management (Canadian Center of Science and Education) - World Journal of Education (Sciedu Press) - Palgo Journal #f Business Management (Palgo Journals) - Journal of Curriculum and Teaching (Sciedu Press) Reviewer - Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies (Sage publications) - Journal of Managerial Psychology (Emerald publications) - International Journal of Human Resource Management (Taylor & Francis publications) - Baltic Journal of Management (Emerald publications) - Journal of Organizational Change Management (Emerald publications) 30/11/17 European Union, 2002-2017 http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu Page 8 / 10

Expert Register National - Ministry of Education; research, technological development and innovation. - Educational Policy Institute; to evaluate educational material. - National Centre for Social Research; Finance/ Regional Development - Greek Research & Technology Network; National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF), INTERREG (IVC) and programs funded directly by the European Union. - General Secretariat for Research and Technology: Research, Technological Development and Innovation projects. European Commission Independent expert to assist with research and innovation assignments including the evaluation of proposals, monitoring of projects, and evaluation of programmes, and design of policy (https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/home.html). Projects Participation in E.U. funding projects 1. e TEN project under the title: "Job Rotation: An integrated service that substitutes SMEs Staff with trained unemployed and offers e-learning courses to all involved", Institutions from Greece, Slovenia, Italy, Poland and Germany, 01/2007-09/2008, (http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/eten/cf/opdb/cf/project/index.cfm? mode=detail&project_ref=eten-029316). 2. EQUAL Technognosi project under the title: «Model Areas and Systems for Promoting Life Long Learning into Labor Practices», Community initiative EQUAL - Measure 3.1 "Encouraging the adaptability of enterprises and employees through the promotion of lifelong learning and employment incorporation practices", 06/2006-10/2008, (http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/ecdb/equal/jsp/dpcomplete_1034.htm). 3.LEONARDO DA VINCI Multilateral Project for Transfer of Innovation, project under the title: "Job Rotatione-service enhancing lifelong learning for the Agriculture Sector",Institutions from Greece, Spain, Denmark and the Czech Republic, 01/2009 12/2011, (www.adameurope.eu/adam/project/view.htm?prj=7129#.uqwynuljzws). 4.INTERREG III 2007-2013, project under the title: 'Establishment of network for the support of the mobility and the development of human resources', Institutions from Greece and Bulgaria, 03/2011 03/2013, (www.territorialcooperation.eu/frontpage/show/12668). 5. LEONARDO DA VINCI Multilateral Project for Transfer of Innovation "Organisational Learning",project under the title: "Integration of organizational and lifelong learning culture in the labour practice of small and medium enterprises", Institutions from Greece, Rumania, Turkey and Bulgaria, 01/2012 12/2013, (www.organisationallearning.eu). 6. EUROPEAN COMMISSION - Horizon 2020, Horizon 2020 is the new EU funding programme for research and innovation running from 2014 to 2020. The European Commission appoints independent experts to assist with research and innovation assignments including the evaluation of proposals, monitoring of projects, and evaluation of programmes, and design of policy. Honours and awards Scholarship Body: University of Macedonia Duration: February 2003 February 2005 Excellence performance during the two years of the postgraduate program (Master in Information Systems). Volunteering Mentor Job-Pairs - Creating Opportunities The Job-Pairs team (www.job-pairs.gr) "creates" Mentee - Mentor pairs (matching process) and then they engage in a series of four meetings, during which the goal is to share and exchange experience, the Mentor to provide guidance to the Mentee as to how successfully (re-)enter the job market. The mentoring process is supported by material developed by the Job-Pairs team following the human resource management scientific principles. Job-Pairs is supported from the Hellenic Institute of Human Resources Management (ΕΙΜΑΔ) and the Greek People Management Association (GPMA), and the communications and public relations firm Communication Effect S.A. 30/11/17 European Union, 2002-2017 http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu Page 9 / 10

References Professor Christos Nicolaidis University of Macedonia, Department of Accounting and Finance Tel:+302310891699, email: cnicol@uom.gr Associate Professor Georgios Leivanos Technological Educational Institution of Athens, Department of Naval Architecture Tel:+302105385340, email: glivanos@teiath.gr Assistant Professor Alexia Panayiotou University of Cyprus, Department of Business and Public Administration Tel:+35722893618, email: alexiap@ucy.ac.cy More references are available upon request 30/11/17 European Union, 2002-2017 http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu Page 10 / 10