SecOps Business Development Manager, Greece | Hungary | Cyprus, FORTINET
Argyris Makrygeorgou has the role of SecOps Business Development Manager at Fortinet for Greece, Hungary, and Cyprus. Mr. Makrygeorgou brings over 17 years of professional experience in Information Technology and Information Security. During this time, he has participated in numerous projects involving Strategic Security Planning, Specialized Security Architecture Design, and the Design and Implementation of Managed Services (SOCaaS, EDRaaS, VAaaS, etc.) for a wide range of organizations in Greece and around the world.
CEO, Netcompany-Intrasoft
Alexandros N. Manos is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience leading companies in developing, marketing, and selling internationally cutting-edge technologies. He holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering and a BA in Business Economics from Brown University, and an MSc in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Since January 2015, he is a member of the Board of Directors & holds the Chief Executive Officer position of Netcompany-Intrasoft S.A., a Luxembourg based leading European IT Solutions and Services Group of Companies. Previously held positions include: member of the Board of Directors & CEO of Intracom Telecom S.A., an international telecommunication systems vendor CEO of Conklin Corporation in Atlanta, Georgia, a company offering broadband solutions and IPTV to the US market. He is a member of several scientific, engineering and economics societies and a young global leader of World Economic Forum (WEF).
The Digital Economy Forum 2024: Navigating the Digital Future features high-profile and distinguished speakers from Greece and abroad, including European officials, entrepreneurs, and executives from the IT and telecommunications sectors. Representatives from all productive sectors of the Greek economy, along with institutional bodies and organizations, will also participate.
CEO, SPACE HELLAS
Dr. Mertzanis graduated from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens and holds MSc and PhD degrees from the University of Surrey, UK. He has extensive professional experience in Telecommunications and IT having worked in Greece and abroad. In 1999 he joined the workforce of Space Hellas, he has held senior executive positions within the Space Hellas group for many years having the responsibility of the commercial, technical and business development activities. Dr. Mertzanis is the CΕO of Space Hellas group, he is also the Chief Executive Officer of SingularLogic and SenseOne Technologies.
CEO, Nova ICT
Alexandros Bregiannis is CEO of Nova ICT and Group Public Sector & ICT Advisor for United Group. In the field of telecommunications and IT, he has successfully led important positions of responsibility in multinational companies, where he managed a number of the country's largest ICT projects. He was NOVA's Public Sector & ICT Executive Director, developing the ICT sector and technology projects. He is a graduate of the Department of Physics, University of Patras, holder of a master’s degree (MSc) in Medical Physics, as well as a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the Athens University of Economics and Business. He was born in Athens, is married and has two daughters.
Systems Engineering Manager, Greece, Hungary & Cyprus at Fortinet
Vasilis Nikolopoulos has been part of Fortinet's team for the past two years, serving as Systems Engineering Manager. Mr. Nikolopoulos brings with him 20 years of experience in the technology sector, 13 of which have been in the field of security, having previously worked at CheckPoint. There, he was responsible for securing key accounts in Greece, Cyprus, Romania, and Bulgaria. Based in Athens, Mr. Nikolopoulos oversees the expansion of Fortinet in Greece, Cyprus, and Hungary, in collaboration with the local sales teams.
Public Sector Sales Director, Byte
Business Development Manager, BYTE
With more than 15 years of experience in the field of informatics, Thrassyvoulos Papangelis specializes in designing and implementing Digital Transformation strategies using data analytics and machine learning (AI / ML) algorithms. He holds a degree in Electronic Engineering from T.E. and a Master's Degree in Software Development from Coventry University, UK. A member of Byte’s team of executives since 2007, he currently holds the position of Business Development Manager at Byte and is responsible for supervising projects in both the private and public sector while actively participating in the development of new products and services of the company.
Chief Technology & Business Change Officer, Kotsovolos
Mr. Yiannis Papidis holds the position of Chief Technology and Business Change Officer at Dixons SE Europe A.E.B.E. – Kotsovolos since October 2018. During this period Kotsovolos has been rapidly transforming its operating model and technology stack, leveraging on its traditional values and its culture of trust and innovation. Past positions include OTE Group (incumbent telco in Greece) starting from the Internet subsidiary OTEnet as IT Director and moving on to lead a total Enterprise architecture transformation effort within OTE Group including CRM transformation, Sales & Order Management, Workforce Management and Total Rebranding. He also worked on Digital Transformation & Innovation subjects. He was involved in the formation of the strategy and vision of the company in its transition to the new digital era. He started his professional career in 1986 working for Commodore BM and participated in tech startups in the late 90s. Mr. Papidis holds a master’s degree in business administration and a Bachelor degree in IT Engineering.
Head of Mobile Experience, Greece & Cyprus, Samsung Electronics Hellas
Aris Paraskevopoulos joined Samsung Electronics Hellas in 2014 as Head of Mobile Division for Greece and Cyprus. For his contribution to the development of the company, in 2019 he received the Best European Employee Award from the Vice Chairman of Samsung Electronics corp. Prior to joining Samsung, Aris held senior management positions in multinational retail and telecommunications companies, making a key contribution to the expansion of sales channels and the modernization of commercial policies for end-consumer touch points, resulting in significant market share growth in a short period of time. He has been active in the broader mobile telephony sector for almost 20 years, with active participation in projects and conferences on technology as such, as well as its acceptance and integration by society. Born in Athens in 1975, he holds a degree in Business Administration and Management from the American College of Greece (Deree College) and an MBA from the University of Liverpool on industrialization and development.
Co-Founder, CEO, Quality & Reliability
Dr. Panagiotis Paschalakis is an accomplished mechanical engineer and social innovator with extensive professional and research experience. He graduated in 1988 from the School of Mechanical Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution in 1992. During his doctoral studies, he actively participated in numerous internationally recognized research projects and presented his work at various global conferences, establishing himself in the scientific community. Professionally, he served as a Project Manager at MATRA DATAVISION from 1989 to 1990 and later became the founder of Quality & Reliability, where he has served as Chairman of the Board and currently holds the position of CEO. In 2015, he founded the non-profit organization Safe Water Sports, dedicated to promoting water safety and raising awareness about aquatic activities. The organization was honored with an award from the Academy of Athens in 2019, exemplifying innovation and social responsibility. With vision and commitment, Dr. Paschalakis continues to lead initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and societal awareness, making a significant impact in his field and beyond.
CFO, SOFTONE Group
Maria Pedoulaki is the Chief Financial Officer of SOFTONE Group. SOFTONE is one of the largest cloud-based business software providers in Greece and SE Europe, that includes seven leading brands (SoftOne, UNISOFT, PROSVASIS, Regate, IMPACT, cosmoONE and Global Sustain Technologies), currently employing close to 600 technology and business professionals. Prior to joining SOFTONE, Maria Pedoulaki gained extensive experience in finance, strategic planning, operations management, and business restructuring during her employment with Mellon Group of Companies. As a member of the executive management team and Board of Directors, she played an instrumental role in several M&A projects, while she also successfully reorganized the operations of the rapidly expanding R&D department. During her 11-year tenure at The Coca Cola Company, Maria Pedoulaki held various senior positions in Greece and the USA. Maria holds an MBA degree from the University of Kentucky and is a founding member of Boardroom Greece. She also possesses certifications as a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) professional and Mergers & Acquisitions specialist.
General Manager, IBM Greece & Cyprus
Dimitris Primpas is the General Manager of IBM for Greece and Cyprus and also leads IBM's Consulting Services for Greece and Cyprus. Since 2018, he has held the position of Director of IBM Consulting and has served as an Executive Member of the Board of Directors of IBM Greece. Dimitris joined IBM in 2008 as a Project Manager in the Technology Services department and later served as Sales Manager for Technology Services in Greece and Cyprus. Prior to joining IBM, he worked as a Researcher at the Computer Technology Institute. He holds a degree in Computer Engineering and a Ph.D. from the University of Patras (Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics).
Chief Technology Officer of ICT & Software Solutions, Intracom Telecom
Christos Rizos is the CTO of Software and ICT Solutions at Intracom Telecom. He has over 25 years of experience in technology, specialized in Artificial Intelligence, Product and Project Management, Strategic Planning, Solution Architecture and Big Data & Cloud Architectures. Prior to his current role, Christos led Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Orchestration at Intracom Telecom, overseeing product management, pre-sales and advanced solutions for various markets. He introduced significant innovations and managed several large-scale projects, including integratiοn of AI and Big Data technologies into the company’s wireless network systems portfolio and development of an advanced Big Data platform and various AI solutions for customers. Christos holds an Executive MBA from AIT (GR), an MSc in Computing & Telecommunications from University of Dundee (UK) and a BSc in Mathematics from National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (GR). Moreover, he is certified specialist in various technologies and methodologies, including Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Network Transformation.
President & CEO, 01 Solutions Hellas
Mr. Charalambos Samios is the President & CEO of the Greek Software House "01 Solutions Hellas S.A.". Carrying over twenty years of work experience in the field of Information Technology, he specializes in managing complex IT projects, both in the Public and Private sector, and in the administration of large working teams. His main interests lie in the areas of digital transformation solutions for organizations and businesses, with an emphasis on the design and implementation of Integrated Information Systems, and the formation of optimal methods for utilizing information technologies. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the National Technical University of Athens - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and a master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin, Madison - USA.