PAUL J. ASHKAR: Leads transformation programmes in challenging situations of conflicting stakeholders and cultural diversity, by focusing on business objectives. Why this focus? Because it is in the light of these objectives that he aligns technology implementation with process improvement & organisational change, in order to realise corporate benefits. Has extensive experience leading international teams of diverse cultures from Europe, Asia, Middle East & North America; working with Big 4 Advisors such as PwC & KPMG in the banking sector, health institutions, telecommunications providers and chemicals’ trading & distribution. Holds an MSc in Analysis, Design and Management of Information Systems from The London School of Economics and Political Science; a BSc in Computing & Physics from King’s College, University of London; a certification in Anticipating Your Next Battle, in Business and Beyond from HEC Paris; and a certification in the Approach and Skills of the Remote Manager from from the ESCP Business School.
VICTORY ASSAF: Wholistic lifestyle specialist and author. She holds a BA in Political Science & International Affairs. She is a renown second Dan Black Belt International Judo athlete and has won multi international recognitions across the globe. She is a Holistic Nutritionist & Health Coach (New York), Yoga Sensei (US), Fitness Trainer (UK), Theta Healing Trainer (US) and Johnny J. Spinning Instructor (UK).
KOSTA BITOPOULOS: Passionate about new technologies and experienced in identifying practical ways to introduce innovation and penetrate new markets. Spent 10 years in Europe (UK and Greece) and has been in the UAE since 2003. Worked on various technical and commercial roles at BT, Lucent Technologies and Amdocs. Holds an MBA from London Business School, an MSc on Management Science from Cranfield University, UK, and a BEng in Computer Engineering from University of Patras, Greece.
YANNI PAPADIMITRIOU: Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with significant experience in the areas of Software Engineering, Data Analysis, Reporting and Business Process Management. Has founded and currently leads Proptimality, a software company cooperating with automotive, semiconductor, telecoms and engineering companies around the world. Holds an MSc in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, CA and a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from National Technical University of Athens, Greece.
PANAGIOTIS SAMARTZIS, Ph.D: Financial analyst and programming enthusiast with considerable expertise in the financial and banking sectors in Greece. Has extensive experience in natural language processing and machine learning algorithms. Holds a Ph.D from the University of Piraeus, Greece, on Financial Econometrics, an MSc in Mathematics & Finance from Imperial College, UK and a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Athens, Greece.
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