Press Release
Boyden Expands in Europe by Appointing Six New Partners and One Principal
New additions strengthen client support in executive search and interim management
Costas Verginis is an expert in hospitality, real estate, and professional services leadership with over 30 years’ experience in executive and consulting roles in Europe, the UK, and MENA. He has worked with governments, international hotel chains, and real estate developers to plan and implement corporate strategy, hotel operator selection, business development, and other growth initiatives.
Professional Focus
- More than 30 years’ experience in hospitality, real estate, and professional services, including executive and consulting roles in Greece, Cyprus, Switzerland, the UK, and MENA
- Deep expertise in the global hospitality sector, including large mixed-use developments, covering hotels, real estate, and restaurants, with extensive background in investment appraisal, asset management, operator selection, brand expansion, market entry and trend analysis, competitive strategy, contract negotiation, and feasibility studies
- Broad business expertise with a record of achievements in large-scale business development, business planning, growth strategy, corporate strategy, and competitive strategy
- Former hospitality management professor in Greece and the UAE
- Native Greek, fluent in English
Business Expertise
- Regional Vice President, Hotel Development - Middle East at Marriott International, Dubai; prior roles included Vice President, Lodging and Mixed-Use Development
- Consulting Director and Travel, Hospitality and Leisure Industry Leader, Middle East at Deloitte, Dubai
- Assistant Professor, Finance & Accounting at The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (part of Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts), Dubai
- Assistant Professor, Finance & Accounting at Alpine Center, Athens
Additional Expertise
- Travel, Hospitality & Leisure
- Real Estate
- Professional Services
- Consulting
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Doctoral degree (PhD) in real estate finance from the University of Strathclyde, UK
- Master’s degree (MSc) in international hospitality management from the University of Strathclyde, UK
- Diploma in hotel management from Les Roches, Switzerland
- Leadership Program, University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School, US
- Member – The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
Case Studies
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Securing a Top Tax Executive for a Leading Global Investment Bank
Discover how Boyden's strategic approach secured a top-tier Tax Executive for a leading global investment bank, resolving a year-long vacancy and enhancing their global tax compliance.
Guiding a Family-Owned Manufacturer Through a Private Equity Transition
With Boyden’s support, a private equity–backed organization appointed its first HR leader to formalize people operations and navigate cultural and structural transformation during a pivotal ownership shift.
From Transition to Transformation: CFO Leadership in Premium Wine Operations
How Boyden navigated a high-stakes CFO search for a global wine producer’s U.S. subsidiary.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
Boyden in Malta: Momentum in the Mediterranean
A look at Malta’s most vibrant industries and economic successes with insights from local Partner Dr. Vassilis Trochalidis of Boyden Greece, Cyprus and Malta.
Resilient Leadership
Re-Generating Retail
Perspectives from Boyden's Retail Experts
Blog Post
Corporate Capability and Leadership Development: Unlocking Successful Strategy Execution
Discover how organizations can accelerate strategy realization by integrating capability creation, talent flow, and leadership development, ensuring alignment with corporate culture and business objectives for long-term growth and success.
Blog Post
Navigating the Executive Talent Paradox: Strategies for Differentiation
Explore the challenges and opportunities organizations face in aligning talent with strategic objectives to drive growth and success
Media
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Interview with Johanna Frelin, CEO of Tengbom
#DisruptTheNorm
#BreakTheBias: 12 Greek Women Leaders Share Expert Career Insights in Celebration of International Women's Day 2022
Video
Fueling Sustainability: An Executive View - Edition 12
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Fueling Sustainability: An Executive View - Edition 10
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News & Events
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Event
10th Arab Aviation Summit 2023
Human Capital: The New Challenge for Aviation and Travel Industry Training, Leaders Discussion
Press Release
Boyden Leadership Study Finds Growth in Asia-Pacific Impacted by Employee Burnout, Rising Costs and Weak Leadership Teams
Business leaders reveal the lowest confidence globally in their workforce and leadership teams; likely to hire more diverse executives to deliver growth based on digital transformation, innovation and product or service diversification
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