A visionary leader at the intersection of technology and business, with a 30-year track record of driving digital innovation, delivering measurable results, and transforming bold visions into lasting impact.
For over three decades, I have thrived at the crossroads of business and technology. I consistently seek opportunities to innovate, inspire teams, and drive meaningful change. By aligning cutting-edge technological advancements with organizational goals, I deliver sustainable growth, operational efficiency and competitive advantage, empowering businesses to thrive in an evolving landscape.
I am energized by the limitless potential of the future and the next wave of technological and business breakthroughs.
From leading transformative digital initiatives at Kathimerini Publishing —one of Greece’s most trusted and respected media outlets— to conceiving and developing the groundbreaking CPinNG platform (a journalist-focused content management system funded by the Google Digital News Initiative), my career is defined by a relentless passion for leveraging emerging technologies to solve real-world problems and achieve tangible business outcomes.
Blending deep technical expertise with human-centric leadership, I bridge the gap between vision and execution, ensuring measurable and sustainable progress while staying at the forefront of innovation.
• Launched the first digital news subscription model in Greece. • Successfully completed three innovation projects funded by Google News Initiative. • Led the digital transformation and optimized revenue streams • Became the first Greek media organization to join The Trust Project, reinforcing commitment to news transparency and trustworthiness.
GOOGLE DNI
2016 - 2018
"CPinNG – Conscious Participation in News Generation”
Pioneered a new paradigm in journalistic collaboration by integrating investigative workflows with cutting-edge technologies. The platform enabled secure, real-time exchange of information and media, significantly enhancing investigative journalism practices.
DVP inc.
2004 - 2010
• First to identify and articulate the emerging OTT (Over-The-Top) trend—a full year before the term gained international recognition. • Revolutionized digital entertainment by delivering high-quality TV (Full HD with 5.1 surround sound) over basic internet connections, even on unstable networks as low as 1 Mbps. • Developed a unique platform that bypassed infrastructure limitations and positioned the company as a leader in the growing OTT market with future-ready solutions.
• In my first semester, I was hired as a private tutor in assembly language for fellow Computer Science students and later offered a Teaching Assistant position for the Master’s Network class, based on my industry certifications from Novell, SynOptics, and 3Com. • Developed (for fun) a unique assembly language algorithm that calculated prime numbers in one-tenth of the normal CPU time.
POULIADIS CORP
1990 - 1997
• Formed the consortium iSolutions in 1996 - the first entity in Greece dedicated exclusively to internet services. Partners included Pouliadis & Associates, National Bank of Greece, and the Hellenic Telecommunications Organization. • Designed a prototype real-time stock market quote application delivered via the internet, which was later acquired by Bridge-Telerate. • Launched the first “Internet in a Box” solution in Greece—a prepaid plug-and-play package combining Hellenic Telecom internet service, Netscape Navigator, and a US Robotics modem. • Established one of the earliest corporate support BBS systems (1990), allowing distributors to download drivers and documentation 24/7.
Skills & Competences
• Business Acumen
Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning, business development, project management, team leadership, negotiation, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Proven ability to develop and execute effective strategies, manage complex projects, build high-performing teams, and deliver favorable outcomes.
• Technical Skills
Expertise in technical SEO, on-page SEO, data analysis, web development, Google Ad Manager, Ad Exchange, AdSense, Google Analytics, and various CMS platforms.
Proficient in Assembly Language (MASM x86), C, C++, HTML, CSS, and Python.
• Personal Attributes
A resilient, results-driven entrepreneur and team player with a strong focus on innovation.
Adaptable and proactive, I thrive in dynamic environments and consistently overcome challenges while exceeding expectations.
Memorable Moments
GOOGLE PUBLISHERS
With Madhav Chinnappa, VP Partnerships at Human Native AI, Media Consultant & frm Director of News Ecosystem at Google.
GOOGLE DNI
With Eero Korhonen, Technology, Strategy & Partnerships | Senior Advisor at Reaktor and Sitra | Ex-Google.
EMTECH EUROPE
With Manolis Kellis Head, MIT Computational Biology Group, sipping cocktails under the Acropolis.
NEWSGEIST
With Chris Shipley, at Lisbon, right after I convinced her to explore hosting the next Newsgeist in Athens Greece.
TRUST PROJECT
With Sally Lehrman, an award-winning journalist, founded and leads the Trust Project, an international collaboration to strengthen public confidence in the news.
SINGULARITY SUMMIT
The Singularity Greece Summit in 2019 coincided with the celebration of Kathimerini's 100 years. The first edition of Kathimerini was published on September 15th, 1919.
