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George Kelakos shared thisI am very proud of my sister Eleni. She is an accomplished actor and musician and has managed to tap into all these skills to become a world class international speaking coach, author and a keynote speaker.
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George Kelakos shared thisWhat a team! It was an absolute pleasure working with Team Paladin and the Katten legal team. Kudos to my colleague Lee Shi who managed to run the Shanghai and Shenyang entities in the midst of lockdowns in China using a very creative approach.George Kelakos shared thisPaladin provided a combination of senior lender relationship management and strategic advisory to Precision Surfacing Solutions - a global precision machine equipment company that was facing significant operational challenges and financial losses. Taking over senior executive positions, (Scott Avila served as CEO/ CRO, Karl Pearson served as CFO, Andrew Feller served as COO of US Operations) and developing operational improvement plans led the company to the highest revenue it’s ever achieved as well as to a successful sale. Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP advised the company, Greenhill & Co. was the Investment Banker and Kelakos Advisors LLC (George M. Kelakos and Lee Shi) advised Paladin on the China operations and served as the Legal Representative and General Manager of each of the two Chinese entities. PSS has operations in 10 countries and 9,000+ active global customers. #successstory #managementconsulting #CommittedToYourMission
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George Kelakos posted thisTo my Muslim friends: Eid Mubarak!
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George Kelakos shared thisI would like to take this opportunity to post a “plug” for my amazing sister Eleni’s upcoming program. I have watched my sister grow and blossom over the years-as an off broadway actress and singer-songwriter and ultimately, watch her find her voice as an internationally-known and respected speaker coach, motivational speaker, author and passionate champion for women’s’ rights and causes. I am so proud of her.George Kelakos shared thisOver the course of one three-hour group session and one 90-minute follow-up individual coaching session you will learn tools to start and end your talk with a bang! Register here: https://buff.ly/3b6czoy
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George Kelakos shared thisGeorge Kelakos shared thisProbably one of the best advertising on #crypto by FTX !! Don’t resist, learn the power new technologies, the possibilities are endless. Well done to the entire team at FTX & Sam Bankman-Fried for putting together a brilliant ad!
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George Kelakos shared thisAdam, my wife and I share your pain. On January 25 our loving companion Sumo took his last breath (12 1/2 years old) and we miss him dearly. You were blessed to have your doggie in your life.George Kelakos shared thisApologies if people dont see this as work related. This weekend my boy went to sleep for the last time 💔😫😢 From 6 weeks old when he came home I knew he was going to be my best mate for years to come!! We did so much together, trips to the beach, long walks in the country, ice creams in the park, holidays, camping etc. His love for food was like nothing else, he would go to extreme lengths just to get a crust of toast 🤣 He stuck by me through the good and bad days, always greeted me with a tail wag and and a bum shake no matter what was happening!! He was by my side through a divorce, setting up my business and moving house. He saw me at my saddest & happiest times and was so loyal and loving. He had a really rough time after snapping his ligaments and having multiple operations at 2 years old but it didn’t phase him. I couldn’t have asked for a better natured dog, so happy, well behaved and loving, he left a lasting memory on many people!! My children adored him as he did them. It was the hardest most gut wrenching thing I have ever done in my life saying goodbye to him, he went to sleep so peacefully with his head on my knee having a cuddle just the way we always cuddled. I will miss you every day buddy, you will be in my heart always! #business #love #dogs #labrador #friend
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George Kelakos liked thisThe news is out: Armanino has earned a spot on the Silicon Valley Business Journal's Largest Greater Bay Area Accounting Firms for 2024! 🎉 With our steadfast growth continuing across all geos, this accolade serves as a true testament to our dedication of redefining what's possible for our clients, regardless of their geographic location. We'd like to extend a special thank you to our exceptional NorCal team for living up to the challenge - without your continued drive and support, this wouldn't be possible. To see the full list of honorees, visit: https://ow.ly/mRLm30sArOZ #Armanino #WeAreTheBay #Accounting
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George Kelakos liked thisGeorge Kelakos liked thisTras más de 5 años trabajando en este ilusionante proyecto, finalmente se ha convertido en una realidad tangible que acaba de llegarme a Singapur! 😊🥳 Mi agradecimiento a todos los colegas y amigos del Ibero-American Institute for Law and Finance (Instituto Iberoamericano de Derecho y Finanzas) que me han acompañado en esta emocionante aventura de hacer posible que esta obra que ha cambiado el modo en que muchos entendemos, estudiamos, enseñamos y analizamos el Derecho de sociedades pueda ser accesible a todos los miembros de la comunidad hispanohablante. El libro puede adquirirse (en formato papel o Kindle) en este enlace https://lnkd.in/et5TDGrW y el próximo 14 de marzo realizaremos su lanzamiento oficial en el auditorio de la Cámara de Comercio de Cali en un evento organizado conjuntamente por el Ibero-American Institute for Law and Finance (Instituto Iberoamericano de Derecho y Finanzas), la Universidad ICESI y la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. #derecho #sociedades #emprendimiento #Anatomía #español #corporate #law #finance #growth
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George Kelakos liked thisGeorge Kelakos liked thisDLA Piper announced Thursday that partner Richard Chesley will step into the newly created role of global managing partner to oversee the development of cross-border business initiatives and expansion of global relationships. https://lnkd.in/ewerZxdRDLA Piper Names New Global Managing Partner - Law360 PulseDLA Piper Names New Global Managing Partner - Law360 Pulse
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George Kelakos liked thisI’m looking forward to playing this event and helping my friend and colleague Kara E. Casteel to raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!George Kelakos liked thisT-minus ONE week until the March 7, 2024 kickoff for my Visionary of the Year (VOTY) Minneapolis campaign! SAVE THE DATE for some amazing fundraisers in the works, including the Riffs for Remission benefit concert on May 1, 2024! This rock concert/networking event will take place at the City Winery in Philadelphia, and will feature some of your favorite restructuring industry musicians. More details to come soon! #LLSVisionaries #CancelBloodCancer #LLS
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George Kelakos liked this🌟 Big Changes in our St. Louis Office 🌟 Over the past few months, we’ve been busy updating our St. Louis office and are thrilled to share our new space! Our STL team worked hand-in-hand with our workspace experts to create an environment that fuels collaboration and sparks innovation in our efforts to reimagine the future of work. 🎉 The office has undergone a remarkable transformation with the addition of new collaborative spaces. These thoughtfully designed areas are geared toward inspiring teamwork and unleashing creativity. From inviting breakout rooms to open workstations, these spaces cater to the evolving landscape of collaborative work, bidding farewell to traditional corner offices and cramped cubicles. 🌍 Beyond the inviting spaces, our St. Louis office has taken significant strides to reduce our environmental impact and embrace sustainability. We have implemented several initiatives that align with our commitment to environmental responsibility and contribute to a greener office space from how we sourced new furniture to the energy usage of our footprint in the building. A huge shoutout to Arcturis for helping bring this space to life! #Armanino #StLouis #STL #FutureOfWork #Bcorp
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