Katerina Metaxa

Senior banking executive with 25+ years of experience in Retail and Business Banking, combining proven branch leadership with extensive expertise in SME financing and business development. Proven ability to develop and manage high-performing branches, expand client portfolios, grow deposits and investment business, lead teams and deliver strong commercial results while maintaining rigorous standards in credit risk, AML, compliance and operational controls. Extensive hands-on expertise across the full business lending lifecycle for SMEs and business clients with annual turnover of up to €10 million - from origination, credit assessment and structuring of working-capital and investment financing to portfolio monitoring, delinquency management and restructuring of distressed business facilities.

Branch Manager - Syggrou Fix Branch (149) at ALPHA BANK (2025-01 – 2026-04) • Full responsibility for branch management, commercial performance, operations, people leadership and regulatory compliance, with particular emphasis on risk controls, AML and operational integrity.

• Strengthened the control environment through proactive identification and investigation of significant operational and compliance issues; worked closely with Internal Audit through investigation and remediation.

Branch

Manager - Agia Paraskevi Square Branch (436) at ALPHA BANK (2022-01 – 2024-12) • Led the management and commercial development of a major retail banking branch across portfolio growth, investments, financing, operations, people management and regulatory compliance.

• Successfully led the integration of the Mesogeion/ERT branch following its merger, ensuring operational continuity and effective client-portfolio integration.

• Expanded the client base and managed a high-value portfolio with total deposits exceeding €500 million; positioned the branch among the Top 3 performers in investment results.

• Led the branch that originated the largest RRF financing by absolute amount across Alpha Bank's nationwide Retail Network in 2024.

Branch

Manager - Leoforos Alexandras Branch (142) at ALPHA BANK (2018-01 – 2021-12) • Led overall branch management, commercial performance, business development, financing activities, operations and regulatory compliance, with strong focus on Retail and Small Business Banking.

• Achieved 1st-place performance in the Business Banking segment across Alpha Bank's Retail Network as part of a newly introduced strategic initiative.

• Demonstrated strong risk and control awareness through identification of significant internal control irregularities and cooperation with Internal Audit.

Deputy Branch

Manager - Marousi Branch (146) at ALPHA BANK (2017-03 – 2017-12) • Supported overall branch management and commercial development, coordinated daily operations and contributed to business, service and team performance objectives.

• Continued responsibility for oversight of delinquent business lending exposures and the restructuring/rescheduling of credit facilities.

Deputy Branch

Manager - Pagkrati Branch (119) at ALPHA BANK (2013-07 – 2017-02) • Supported branch management and commercial performance; assumed full Branch Manager responsibilities during periods of absence and contributed to Retail and Small Business Banking development.

• Supervised delinquent business loan portfolios, assessed borrowers' financial position and developed restructuring/rescheduling solutions aimed at restoring repayment capacity while protecting the Bank's credit position.

Small Business Relationship

Manager - Kolonaki Branch (115) at ALPHA BANK (2011-06 – 2013-05) • Managed and developed an SME/business lending portfolio, including credit assessment, new financing proposals, client acquisition and business development.

• Held responsibility for monitoring delinquent business lending exposures and structuring appropriate restructuring/rescheduling solutions.

Small Business Relationship

Manager / Head of Business Lending & Delinquency Management - Palaio Faliro Branch (118) at ALPHA BANK (2004-04 – 2011-06) • Managed and developed SME and business clients with annual turnover of up to €10 million, with direct responsibility for business lending, credit assessment, financing proposals and portfolio monitoring.

• Structured working-capital and investment financing solutions tailored to clients' business needs, combining commercial objectives with disciplined credit-risk assessment.

• From 2008, supervised delinquent business lending portfolios and handled restructuring/rescheduling of distressed credit facilities, including assessment of repayment capacity and development of sustainable workout solutions.

Accounting

Department & Foreign Exchange - Palaio Faliro Branch (118) at ALPHA BANK (2000-04 – 2003-04) • Responsible for accounting and cash-related operations, including foreign exchange transactions.

Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Manager USA College Scholarships (USACS) May 2026-October 2026

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration - Accounting & Finance – Panteion University HR Management Program – National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA)- AI certificate of completion- Qualified Economist since 2004 certified by the Economic Champer of Greece holding a professional license as an Accountant and Tax