Leadership Transition at Public Group: Roby Bourlas Completes a Successful Transformation – Dimitris Galanis Appointed as New CEO
Following the successful completion of an extensive corporate transformation, Roby Bourlas will step down as CEO of Public Group. The Board of Directors extends its warm appreciation to him for his strategic contribution and decisive leadership over the past four years.
During his tenure, Roby Bourlas led a comprehensive transformation that redefined Public’s position in Greece and Cyprus. Through the adoption of new operating models, strategic partnerships with companies including iRepair, Klarna and BOX NOW, the successful integration of MediaMarkt and the creation of the innovative Public + home store concept, the company transformed €17 million in operating losses into €30 million in operating profitability.
Today, Public is the leading omnichannel retailer in Greece, with more than 35% of sales generated through digital channels and a Net Promoter Score (NPS) exceeding 78. Mr Bourlas will continue to contribute to Olympia Group as Management Advisor, bringing his experience and strategic perspective to the Group’s future initiatives.
As Public Group enters a new chapter of growth, the company announces the appointment of Dimitris Galanis as CEO, with a mandate to further strengthen the Public brand’s presence across Greece and Cyprus.
Dimitris Galanis brings extensive experience in the retail and technology sectors. He previously served as CEO of Praktiker Hellas, where he led an extensive organisational transformation, delivering significant growth in both sales and profitability. He has also served as Chief Commercial Officer and Head of New Sales Channels at Dixons Carphone (Kotsovolos), playing a key role in the development of new commercial channels while improving revenue and profit margins. Earlier in his career, he held positions as Sales Director and Store Manager at Plaisio, contributing to the expansion of direct sales and the adoption of cutting-edge technology solutions.
Throughout his career, Mr Galanis has maintained a strong focus on people development and strengthening business resilience during periods of disruption. He has been recognised for his strategic thinking, leadership capabilities and innovative approach to commercial practices.
