Kosta Haritakis

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Head of AI & Data Analytics at Mizuho

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Kosta Haritakis is the Head of AI & Data Analytics at Mizuho, where he leads AI strategy and delivery for the U. S. Corporate and Investment Bank. He has a track record of building advanced technology functions from scratch, including Mizuhos AI team and its global Robotics Process Automation (RPA) program. He holds a BSc in Economics & Econometrics.

He built Mizuhos global RPA function from the ground up, delivering significant cost savings and operational efficiency.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Example Seeker

Curious

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

AI in FinTech
Leads the AI and Data Analytics function for Mizuho in the U. S. and serves as a global strategic advisor on AI for the firm.
Building Tech Teams
He built the AI team at Mizuho from scratch and has posted multiple times about hiring for AI and RPA developer roles.
Process Automation
Previously built and scaled Mizuho's global Robotics Process Automation (RPA) function and actively seeks UiPath developers.

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Work History

1-2024
Head of AI & Data Analytics at Mizuho
5-2023
Executive Director at Mizuho
7-2018 - 5-2023
Program Director at Mizuho
1-2018 - 7-2018
Director, Project and Client Relationship Manager for Trade Solutions Europe at Risk Focus
11-2015 - 12-2017
Vice President Global Project/Programme manager at Société Générale

Education

Kosta has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Kosta

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kosta is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kosta

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kosta move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Kosta take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Kosta

Personality Compatibility


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