With 35 years of experience in banking and non-banking financial services, Christos holds a degree in Banking and Finance, an MBA, and professional certifications as CAMS, CGSS, and CCAS from ACAMS. After more than two decades in the banking sector, Christos has demonstrated professional excellence in Governance, Risk, and Compliance within the payments industry. For more than a decade, Christos directs a diversified team of Compliance, RegTech, and FinTech professionals.
Currently, Christos holds the Director – Compliance role within Lulu Financial Holdings Limited, serves as a Board member within Lulu Financial Group, actively participating in Corporate Governance and chairing the Compliance Committees. As a specialist in Risk and Compliance (AML/CFT and Regulatory) for Payment Services and Crypto Assets, Christos is also highly skilled in Advanced Analytics and Forensics.
In addition to a successful financial services career, Christos was an adjunct lecturer for the Chartered Bankers Institute, Professional Academies, and various Universities/Colleges in GRC. Christos is also a frequent moderator and speaker at professional conferences and summits. An active member of the Public-Private Partnership Committee (ACPF) organized by the National AML/CFT Committee in the UAE, Christos chairs the Governance Working Group. Christos is a member of the ACAMS Task Force for certifications and conferences.