We are a unique team of industry professionals; DESIGNERS, RESTAURATEURS, CHEFS, OPERATORS, TECHNICIANS, & CREATIVES that live and breathe creating food experiences.
Nick Giagkou
President
You will not find a more experienced and committed foodservice design professional in the industry...Period. Not only has Nick been designing Restaurants and Bars for over 30 years, but he has consulted with manufacturers and fabricators to properly engineer and design the tools and equipment that allow Chefs to bring their vision and creativity to life. Held by no boundaries, Nick's intimacy with all aspects of the Restaurant experience from Design, to Construction, to Opening make him the embodiment of the place where "PASSION MEETS PRECISION".
COO
Harriet (Giagkou) Sides
Harriet has been dedicated to Olympus for 30+ years, proudly continuing her parents legacy. She has a Degree in Business Management & experience working in the Psychology/Mental Health field providing her with a unique perspective and a well-rounded approach to problem-solving and leadership. Harriet loves working with people and is passionate about making connections with clients & colleagues, and fostering collaboration and growth through those relationships. Her commitment is to not only see Olympus offer personalized service and exceptional products, but to see it thrive in the next generation of leadership and for customers to discover the difference that generations of expertise and passion make.
CFO
Helen (Giagkou) Buivid
Helen's journey with Olympus began as soon as she could walk, playing the role of a checkout clerk and assisting her mother (Vicky), & father (Tony) bagging customers' purchases at the store.
Although she initially pursued a career in PR and Marketing, Helen's inherent passion for cultivating relationships, laying down strong business foundations, and carrying on the family legacy led her back to Olympus. Alongside her partners and siblings, Helen has proudly steered the company towards success, molding and nurturing it into the thriving establishment it is today.
Design Build Consultant / Digital Marketing
Bobby Buivid
Bobby started his career in Marketing while in college, developing brand strategies and supporting experiential platforms. After relocating to Chicago he found a passion for the foodservice industry and leveraged his experience in marketing and design, transitioning into Restaurant Design/Build & Consulting. A nine year career on the design side, led Bobby to co-create and open hop + grind, a revolutionary fast casual burger concept that launched in Durham, NH.
Grant Johnson
Design Build Sales Consultant
Grant has always had a passion for foodservice and hospitality. From a young age he remembers the excitement of getting to try a new restaurant with his father. He appreciated the experience and was never the kid looking for screen time in those moments. After leaving a career in digital marketing Grant was brought on to assist Nick Giagkou (owner of Olympic) from here he was mentored into the design build kitchen professional he is today. Grant is also the owner/investor of the local critically acclaimed Professor Pizza restaurant. He also worked as a Manufacturers representative and a design build sales consultant with another local company. These other working experiences have rounded him out into the experienced and customer dedicated design build kitchen sales consultant he is today.