# Event Details - **Event Name**: Building Success: From the Olympics to Global Business Leadership - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn how to turn Olympic grit into global biz wins with real stories and tips from top leaders.About this EventJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Ilias Malamas, Managing Director of Inditex Zara Hellas, as he shares his remarkable journey from representing Greece as an Olympic swimmer to overseeing some of the world’s most recognised fashion brands, including Zara, Bershka, Massimo Dutti and Pull&Bear.With leadership experience spanning Inditex, McDonald's, Coca-Cola and Diageo, Ilias has built a career defined by transformation, strategic growth, and high-performance leadership.In this event, he will reflect on the lessons learned from elite sport and global business, offering insights into resilience, leadership, decision-making, and building successful teams. This is a unique opportunity for aspiring leaders to hear firsthand how the mindset of an Olympian can translate into success in the corporate world.How to find usCloth Hall Court is conveniently located less than 5 minutes from Leeds Train Station.what3words: ///goats.tape.nodsPhotography NoticeThere will be a photographer present at the event. Photography from the event may be used by Leeds University Business School to share news about the event and to publicise future events. Images may be used in press releases, printed publicity, and published on the website and social media. If you have any concerns, please contact the External Engagement Team at LUBSExternalEngagement@leeds.ac.uk.Agenda?: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMArrival & Refreshments?: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PMKeynote talk from Ilias Malamas, MD of Inditex Zara Hellas?: 05:20 PM - 05:30 PMQ&A?: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PMNetworking - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leeds/building-success-from-the-olympics-to-global-business-leadership/100001990485238932 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Leeds - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Cloth Hall Court - **lat**: 53.7969628 - **long**: -1.5491406 - **full address**: Cloth Hall Court, Quebec Street, Leeds, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Building Success: From the Olympics to Global Business Leadership - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/92ae271ca9400ac09f249e792eebfa7c285187d272fdc8b9e8ff514b077b091e-rimg-w1200-h800-dc181a17-gmir.jpg?v=1781262734 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Building Success: From the Olympics to Global Business Leadership being held? - **A:** Building Success: From the Olympics to Global Business Leadership takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Cloth Hall Court, Quebec Street, Leeds, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Building Success: From the Olympics to Global Business Leadership? - **A:** Building Success: From the Olympics to Global Business Leadership is organized by Leeds University Business School. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Building Success: From the Olympics to Global Business Leadership is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leeds, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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