Yanni Karalis, PhD
Critic · DISC type CYanni Karalis is the VP and Chief of Research for Tech Sourcing, Procurement, and Vendor Management at Gartner. People who have worked with him describe him as astute, thoughtful, and sharp. He earned an MSc from Kings College London and also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Hampshire.
Originally from Greece, he had to support his family business during the financial crisis, an experience he says taught him empathy and how to operate under stress. He is a Co-Founder of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) Charlotte Chapter, demonstrating deep community involvement in his field.
Unique fact: A former basketball player for the University of New Hampshire Wildcats, a 2006 game video exists online highlighting his big plays.
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They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others. They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.
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