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Costis BastiasCB

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About Costis

Brand strategist focused on delivering impactful branding, marketing and user experience design across boutique engagements.


My work spans blue-ocean strategy through to operational execution, across concept development, ux/cx design, product portfolio architecture & pricing, communications, and commercial strategy & financial modeling.


My experience is rooted in a dual background as a Consultant
and a Hospitality Entrepreneur building and running brand-led F&B businesses.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Greek

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Athens (up to 50km)

Experience

  • The Wayfare Advisory
    Principal Consultant
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    January 2025 - Today (1 year and 6 months)
    Limassol, Cyprus
    I founded Wayfare to bring grounded, results-focused strategy to niche engagements in hospitality, spanning brand development, positioning and UX/CX design. Wayfare's kick-off engagement is the development of Fine Mess Smokehouse into an international project, while preserving the brand's provenance and single-location character.
    User Experience Design Communication strategy Corporate strategy Business development Branding
  • Fine Mess Smokehouse
    Co-Founder & Director
    RESTAURANTS AND FOOD SERVICE
    May 2019 - Today (7 years and 2 months)
    Athens, Greece
    Created a globally unique fine dining barbecue concept, elevating low & slow cooking to contemporary gastronomy. The Michelin-recognised restaurant pioneered forward-looking market trends, including casual fine dining, high-ABV cocktail pairings, fire & smoke cooking, and the renewed interest in traditional cuisines - several years before they gained industry recognition.
    Commercial strategy Positioning strategy Communication strategy Branding Business development
  • Lick The Spoon Celebration Desserts
    Co-Founder
    RESTAURANTS AND FOOD SERVICE
    March 2016 - Today (10 years and 4 months)
    Psychikó, Greece
    Developed a gastronomic patisserie concept defined by bespoke, made-to-order desserts created in consultation with the customer. Operated fresh and with zero inventory, Athens’ first “ghost patisserie” has since evolved into a full catering offering.
    Business development Communication strategy Branding Commercial strategy Business model

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Education

  • MBA
    Warwick Business School
    2012
    MBA
  • BSc (Hons)
    The University of Warwick
    2004
    BSc (Hons)

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