About Olina Sokratous
Olina Sokratous operates at the intersection of business development, legal strategy, and human behaviour — bringing a rare blend of disciplines that enables organisations to navigate complexity, unlock growth, and achieve sustained performance.
She has led and advised organisations which won outstanding growth awards, a testament to her ability to combine bold vision with measurable outcomes.
As founder of Business is Female, Olina brings innovation and creativity to the heart of strategy. She helps clients design resilient corporate structures, negotiate high-stakes agreements, and embed growth models that scale. Her approach is ambitious yet pragmatic: she learns each organisation’s unique context to translate strategy into action, and she engages both the head and the heart of evolution to drive meaningful change.
With advanced degrees in International Law, Business and Management from the United Kingdom. Olina has worked across industries — from medical and wellness to software, professional services and non-governmental organisations. She has supported ventures in building solid foundations, shaped strategies that capture new markets, and guided executives in aligning people, culture, and structure for lasting impact.
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Expertise Highlights
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Business Growth & Strategy: Proven track record in driving organisations to award-winning growth. Designs and executes actionable roadmaps that unlock new markets, accelerate revenue, and create sustainable performance.
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Legal Strategy & Negotiation: Deep expertise in corporate structuring, contracts, licensing, and trademarks. Skilled in negotiating high-stakes agreements and guiding ventures with portfolios exceeding
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€8 billion.
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Organisational Evolution: Advises leadership teams on translating strategy into action, reskilling workforces, and embedding new ways of working by engaging both the head and the heart of change.
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Innovation & Creative Direction: Brings fresh thinking and creativity to branding, campaigns, and business ventures, ensuring organisations connect with audiences while differentiating in competitive markets.
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Cross-Industry Impact: Trusted advisor to clients across medical, wellness, software, professional services, and consumer sectors — combining business insight, legal precision, and human-centered leadership.
Awards
SAS Gold Award
SAS Silver Award