Owning Your Path: Vasilis Simpseris

At Dialectica, we believe that talent and ambition aren't confined to a single industry. Our team is built with people from diverse backgrounds—including academia—who are all united by a drive to learn and make an impact. In this edition of "Owning Your Path," we spotlight Vasilis Simpseris, Associate of our Client Service Team.

‍A New, Dynamic Context

Vasilis’s background was primarily in academic research, complemented by experience in specialized industries. He was specifically looking to make a shift to find a place where he could apply his skills in a new context.

‍“I'm genuinely excited about joining Dialectica and getting a hands-on view of how a company successfully operates across such a diverse range of sectors,” Vasilis explains. “I believe this environment offers a unique opportunity to apply my analytical skills in a dynamic, real-world context.”

‍Cross-Industry Exposure from Day One

‍What Vasilis found was a role where the learning curve is dynamic and the exposure is immediate. The most challenging and rewarding part of the job is its sheer breadth.

‍“The most interesting projects are often the ones that illustrate just how diverse our work is, literally from day one, you're exposed to a huge range of sectors and industries,” he says. “That kind of global, cross-industry search for niche expertise is what keeps things incredibly challenging and exciting here.”

‍Gaining Confidence with Speed

‍Pivoting from academia to a high-growth corporate environment is a significant change, but for Vasilis, the transition was seamless thanks to the company culture.

‍“When I started, I definitely perceived this as an entirely new environment, a completely different gear. But honestly, the shift was surprisingly fast. Thanks to the immediate and strong support from the rest of the Thessaloniki team and Eva Alexiadou, my manager, I felt totally integrated and comfortable developing my skills here within a few months.”

‍This support system didn't just help him adapt; it empowered him to excel.

‍“Crucially, I've already absorbed knowledge across such a wide spectrum of sectors that I now feel completely confident taking on complex custom research and sourcing experts from the most challenging industries and geographies.”‍