Head Office

John Karagounis

Managing Director & CEO

The CEO Circle Pty Ltd,

Suite 106,

175 Sturt Street,

Southbank Victoria 3006

t: +61 3 9681 6575

f: +61 3 9681 6576

e: ceo@theceocircle.com

Biography

Managing Director and CEO, John Karagounis has been working with business leaders for most of his working life and has established an outstanding reputation in industry.

John started his career in the financial services industry working his way up the corporate ladder and making an impact all the way through, winning numerous State and national awards. He eventually found his niche in the private wealth management space and held a number of senior executive roles in the Commonwealth Bank, UBS and was most recently Director St George Private Bank. During his time in financial services he was a true advocate for the industry playing an active role in the Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance which included being a member and Chair of the Victorian Board, leading up to the merger with the Securities Institute to form FINSIA.

John was then approached by a business owner to run a lucrative part of his business focussed on connecting, assisting and providing opportunities for leaders of small to medium size companies. With his passion, experience and zest to succeed John transformed this organisation within three years and it was then that John received his calling. A knock came at the door and John was introduced to The CEO Circle.

John purchased The CEO Circle globally in February 2008 and as a high achieving visionary, continuously striving for personal and professional excellence, has already left his mark on this exclusive organisation.

John lives in Melbourne and has been married to Nicky for fifteen years and has three children. His interests include personal fitness and all forms of sport.

John is passionate about, and is a great supporter of, numerous charities throughout Australia.

Degree in Commerce majoring in Finance and Management and a Diploma in Business.