You Don’t Know Me Interview - George Giamadakis

ROTARY MELBOURNE

Agenda: You Don’t Know Me Interview 

Member: George Giamadakis

Date: 17 May 2022

 

Questions and Answers:

  1. You would never know it, but I?
  • I put together a marketing and sales conference over 3 days, with 250 people attending the event which included 50 people from overseas. This event resulted in increasing the sales of the company by more than double within 18 months.

 

  1. The fork in the road I almost took was? 
  • When I was leaving my previous job, I knew I could stay in corporate, buy a small business or start from scratch, and I am glad I choose to start from scratch.

 

  1. I never:
  • I never say never.

 

  1. I always:
  • I always think about what’s best for the entire team rather than for an individual.

 

  1. What’s been the happiest moment in your life?
  • Most recent was when my eldest daughter graduated as a Lawyer.

 

  1. Your saddest moment in your life?
  • Losing both parents within a year.

  1. What’s your secret or guilty pleasure?
  • Friday night – a nice scotch or brandy, and sometimes have one too many.

  1. What is your biggest accomplishment in life?
  • The recognition from my mentees and peers about my contributions.

 

  1. What is your favourite childhood memory?
  • Going to the AFL games by myself.

 

  1. What is your favourite holiday destination and why?
  • Hawaii (relaxing and adventurous)

 

  1. What do you like most about being a member of Rotary Melbourne?
  • It gives a genuine chance to contribute.

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