Ioannis Mertzanis

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Dr. Ioannis Mertzanis holds a degree from the National Technical University of Athens and a Master's degree (MSc) in Telematics with distinction, as well as a PhD from the University of Surrey in Great Britain. He has many years of international and domestic experience in the fields of telecommunications, technological innovation, research and development, and the management of complex high-tech projects. He joined Space Hellas in 1999 and, through successive positions of increased responsibility, contributed substantially to strengthening the group's technological and operational development. In 2013 he assumed the duties of Executive Vice Presidentand COO, while since June 2015 he holds the position of CEO of the Space Hellas group. During his career, he has contributed to the promotion of innovation, the implementation of strategic initiatives and the further strengthening of the group's international presence in the market. At the same time, he has significant participation in European and national research and innovation projects and notable scientific activity with publications in international journals and conferences.