Looking back on your career, what was the most important decision you made (or didn't make) regarding your career path?

A career shift towards the Banking Risk and Finance functional areas some years ago.

What’s the most important thing for recent grads to keep in mind as they start out their careers?

Learn how the business and operations work, from the inside, gain hands on experience (ideally in more than one areas), spend reasonable (two or three intensive years) time in such positions even if not managerial, before moving to a purely or to a large extent managerial role. This experience will be an asset and in many cases a competitive advantage during their entire career.

What made you choose ALBA for your graduate studies?

Its faculty and management reputation and quality, its vision and linkage with the market plus a scholarship.

Share with us your fondest memory while studying at ALBA.

Cannot distinguish one. If I have to spot something I would mention the reception day, being surrounded by interesting and talented people, full of hopes, plans, expectations and energy. Team work and healthy and constructive disputes with Assimakis Chadoumelis (late hours, either at ALBA Vouliagmeni premises or at his home, with his wife bearing with us …) also unforgettable. A lot of fun. Just to mention that very close friends of mine today (i.e. not memories), are ALBA class mates.