Theodore Vafiadis serves as Group COO of TEU Shipping & Forwarding Group, overseeing operations, commercial strategy, and organizational transformation across Greece, the Balkans, and China. With a strong track record in leading multicultural teams, implementing governance frameworks, and scaling business performance, he is deeply engaged in developing the next generation of logistics talent. Theodore is passionate about building leadership capacity, fostering collaborative cultures, and aligning people strategies with business growth. As an NLP Master Practitioner and advocate of continuous learning, he focuses on empowering professionals, strengthening team dynamics, and bridging skills gaps within the logistics and supply chain ecosystem. His work reflects a commitment to shaping a resilient, future-ready workforce for an industry undergoing rapid digital and structural change.