LEGAL CONSULTANT | INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL & CORPORATE LAW at Self-employed (2024-04 – Present)
Provide legal, corporate and governance advisory services to clients in commercial and organizational matters, supporting legally sound and risk-aware decision-making.
- Conduct multi-jurisdictional legal and regulatory research, analyzing applicable legislation, regulatory requirements and legal risks and translating findings into practical legal guidance.
- Advice on corporate and commercial matters, contractual issues, regulatory compliance and organizational governance.
- Conduct legal and regulatory risk assessments and identify potential exposures, compliance requirements and appropriate mitigation measures.
- Manage complex legal assignments from initial assessment and research through analysis, drafting and final deliverable, coordinating documentation, information and stakeholders under demanding deadlines.
COMPLIANCE OFFICER | CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & LEGAL RISK (2022-01 – 2024-03)
Collaborated with the Head of Compliance on legal risk, regulatory research and evidence-based compliance assessments for corporate clients.
- Collaborated with the Head of Compliance on corporate governance, legal risk and organizational control frameworks for corporate clients.
- Developed and implemented internal compliance controls, strengthening accountability, procedural consistency and regulatory alignment.
- Conducted legal and regulatory risk assessments and reviewed organizational, contractual and regulatory frameworks, identifying exposures and recommending corrective measures.
- Developed compliance procedures, policies and supporting documentation, improving traceability, internal controls and operational consistency.
- Provided legal and compliance support on corporate and commercial matters, contributing to risk-aware business decisions and compliant operations.
- Evaluated complex cases through systematic analysis of documentation, applicable legal and regulatory requirements and relevant factual circumstances.
STRATEGIC & RISK ANALYST | CORPORATE & OPERATIONAL RISK (2016-10 – 2021-12)
Delivered strategic analysis, security assessments and risk intelligence for multinational corporations and public-sector organizations operating in complex and high-risk environments.
- Conducted structured assessments of operational, strategic and emerging risks, supporting senior-level planning and organizational decision-making.
- Developed scenario-based assessments, contingency measures, rapid-response protocols and intervention models for high-pressure environments.
- Advised senior leadership and decision-makers on crisis management, incident response, risk mitigation and operational continuity.
- Developed simulation exercises, contingency scenarios and synchronization plans for large-scale public events, requiring inter-organizational coordination.
- Produced structured analytical reports and recommendations supporting strategic planning, risk governance, operational decision-making and organizational resilience.
POLICE ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR | OPERATIONAL SECURITY & RISK MANAGEMENT (2009-06 – 2011-06)
Trained over 250 cadets in operational security, risk management and counter-threat procedures, contributing to structured training delivery, professional preparedness and operational readiness within law-enforcement environments.
- Delivered instruction on operational safety, risk awareness and counter-threat procedures, ensuring adherence to established safety standards and strengthening trainees' decision-making capabilities.
- Led simulation exercises and practical training scenarios, developing decision-making, coordination and response effectiveness under pressure.
- Collaborated with academy leadership in adapting training curricula to evolving threat environments, supporting continuous improvement and alignment with operational requirements.
GEOPOLITICAL & GEOSTRATEGIC ANALYST | INTERNATIONAL RISK at GEOSTRATIN / Geostrategic Institute (HUBRID) (2009-08 – 2010-09)
Produced geopolitical and geostrategic analysis concerning international security, conflict prevention, regional instability and emerging threats.
- Conducted geopolitical risk analysis and scenario modelling concerning crisis escalation and security developments in the Eastern Mediterranean.
- Researched asymmetric, political and transnational threats and developed analytical frameworks supporting preventive assessment, risk evaluation and strategic planning.
- Produced analytical assessments concerning regional and international security developments for professional and institutional audiences.
- Contributed analytical material to European-level policy discussions, including submissions to the European Parliament.
BRANCH MANAGER | OPERATIONS, HR & COMPLIANCE (2009-08 – 2010-05)
Directed Managed branch operations within a regulated B2B service environment, overseeing personnel, human resources, compliance, client relations, operational coordination and organizational performance.
- Managed day-to-day branch operations and workforce coordination, ensuring continuity, service quality and adherence to internal procedures.
- Oversaw HR functions including workforce supervision, payroll coordination, labour-law compliance and audit readiness.
- Implemented health, safety and labour-law requirements across operations, strengthening workplace compliance and reducing operational exposure.
- Developed and maintained institutional cooperation with local authorities and external stakeholders, supporting effective operational coordination.
- Managed client relationships with institutional and corporate clients, supporting service delivery, contractual obligations and organizational performance.
SENIOR MILITARY ENGINEER OFFICER | OPERATIONS, GOVERNANCE & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (1990-06 – 2007-12)
Held senior engineering and operational positions involving mission planning, risk management, resource allocation, procurement, contractual procedures, budgeting and high-responsibility decision-making.
- Served as Deputy Engineer Commander during NATO operations and represented Greece within the NATO Engineer Allied Committee, contributing to multinational planning and coordination.
- Participated in NATO's Joint Guardian mission in Kosovo and contributed to security infrastructure planning for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.
- Coordinated large-scale operational activities requiring contingency planning, risk mitigation, resource coordination and disciplined execution in demanding environments.
- Directed infrastructure and operational projects exceeding €5M, overseeing resources, procurement, contractual procedures, budgeting and compliance requirements.
- Delivered more than 7,000 hours of technical and operational instruction, contributing to personnel development, organizational capability and operational preparedness
