30 years of experience in the financial sector, both in the private and public sector in the corporate department of Greek banks, as well as in the investment department of an insurance and brokerage company. For the last 15 years, he has been working at the Hellenic Investment and Foreign Trade Enterprise Greece, the national body responsible, under the supervision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for attracting foreign direct investment in Greece and promoting exports of Greek products and services abroad. As Director General of Strategic Investments, he is responsible for conducting due diligence and maturing major private investments, with projects completed exceeding €18 billion in budget. He also recommends legislative improvements regarding the institutional frameworks for mobilisation, licensing and land-use, urban planning and environmental issues, with a focus on tourism, renewable energy (RES), industry, research and development of information systems and pharmaceuticals. Maintains good relationships with domestic and international private equity providers. He holds a PhD from the University of Piraeus, an International MBA from the Athens University of Economics and Business, an MSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of Stirling, UK, and a BSc in Business Administration from the University of Piraeus.