Academic background founded on a B.Sc. on International & European Economics (Athens University of Economics and Business), an M.A. in European Integration Studies (University of Birmingham) and an M.Sc. in Shipping (University of Piraeus). Diversified professional experience in the private sector that lies in engagement as an external Auditor in a Big 4 company and as an Accounting & Financial Executive in one of the largest private investments in Tourism Industry in Greece (Costa Navarino resort project).Further, have managed to land on behalf of the University of Piraeus and manage -organizationally and scientifically- successfully two EU co-funded research programs with regard to International Trade and Shipping and EMU development (128K € each).Currently employed at Remaco S.A. Strategic Management Consultants, since July 2015, managing the EU Development Policies, Evaluation and Strategic/Feasibility Studies unit. Area of expertise is pinpointed in EU policies advisory and co-funded programs' evaluation, Strategic planning, Business planning, country risk and development research, Market research and Feasibility/CBA Studies. Professional work is mainly focused on EU Cohesion policy, EU Education and VET policy, EU Industry policy, EU Transport, Public Infrastructure, Shipping, Energy and Tourism.In short, a self-motivated, results and quality oriented professional in EU development policy marrying technical expertise on EU co-funded Programs with insightful grasp of EU's integration political economy nature and wide experience in business and strategic planning and feasibility studies. Acquired over the years increased organizational ability coupled with project management, in-depth research, advanced data analysis, comprehensive synthesis and creative visualization of information skills. Considerably experienced in people management and lecturing, being able to meet deadlines and operational needs.