Mike Pytharidis
Chief Operating Officer @Litta™
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Operating Officer @Litta™
London, GB
LITTA is a technology-led waste collection platform transforming how residential and commercial customers book, track, and manage waste removal. We connect users with licensed carriers through a seamless, eco-conscious digital service.I joined LITTA as Head of Growth & Operations, leading cross-functional expansion across marketing, product, engineering, sales, logistics, and customer success. After delivering significant growth in market share and unit economics, I stepped up to COO in May 2025, where I now own company-wide strategy, performance, and operational excellence.Highlights & Focus Areas:• Spearheaded end-to-end growth strategies across B2B and B2C, driving revenue and customer acquisition.• Scaled operational infrastructure to support national coverage while improving efficiency and profitability.• Directed data-led decision-making across product and marketing to optimise CAC, conversion, and retention.• Built and developed multi-disciplinary teams, embedding a culture of accountability and innovation.• Partnered with the founders to shape strategic direction, investor readiness, and expansion initiatives.
EDUCATION
Technical School, Paphos, Cyprus.
Apolytirion and Leaving Certificate Practical Direction, Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Aston Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Aston University
Master of Science (MSc) - CIPD Accredited, Human Resource Management and Business
Intercollege
Diploma, Business administration with marketing
Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Senior Leader Level 7 Apprenticeship, SLA, Senior Leader Level 7
University of West London
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business studies with Human Resource Management
SKILLS
ABOUT MIKE PYTHARIDIS
Business Growth & Operational Strategy Leader. Driving Transformation, Value, and High-Performing Teams.I bring over a decade of experience leading commercial strategy, operations, and transformation across SaaS, Marketplace, and Energy sectors. Having operated at the intersection of start-ups, scale-ups, and FTSE 100 environments. My focus is on delivering measurable impact by aligning strategic vision with execution, building scalable solutions, and developing high-performing, accountable teams.Key areas of expertise:• Achieving sustainable business improvements through operational optimisation, leveraging automation, AI, and process redesign to unlock efficiency and value• Scaling operational teams, restructuring functions, and embedding agile business models that support sustained commercial performance• Creating and leveraging data infrastructure, live KPIs, dashboards, and forecasting to drive smarter, faster business decisions• Leading transformation initiatives spanning systems, culture, people, and processes• Managing complex stakeholder environments, working closely with boards, executive teams, and partners to ensure outcomes align with strategic goals• Building inclusive and high-performance cultures, with a strong focus on leadership development, clarity of purpose, and continuous improvementWith an Executive MBA, MSc in HRM, Chartered Manager (CMgr FCMI) and MCIPD status, I value continuous development and embed it into the teams and organisations I support.Open to meaningful conversations on growth, transformation, or operational strategy, always keen to exchange ideas or collaborate on impactful work.
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