Panagiotis Aggelopoulos - Group Chief Technology...

Q: Where is Panagiotis based?

Panagiotis is based in Cologne, Germany .

Q: What languages does Panagiotis speak?

Panagiotis speaks the following languages: Greek (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Panagiotis have?

Panagiotis has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Panagiotis has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month . Note that Panagiotis may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Panagiotis's latest experience?

Panagiotis's most recent position is Group Chief Technology Officer & Managing Director at HRS Group .

Q: What companies has Panagiotis worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Panagiotis has worked for HRS Group and Profile Software .

Q: Which industries is Panagiotis most experienced in?

Panagiotis is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Banking and Finance , and Tourism . Panagiotis also has some experience in Professional Services and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Panagiotis most experienced in?

Panagiotis is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Operations , and Strategy . Panagiotis also has some experience in Product Development , Customer Service , and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Panagiotis worked in recently?

Panagiotis has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Information Technology , and Tourism .

Q: Which business areas has Panagiotis worked in recently?

Panagiotis has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Strategy .

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Cologne, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 3 months

Group Chief Technology Officer & Managing Director

HRS Group

Steered HRS Group's technology landscape across ProcureTech, TravelTech, FinTech, BPATech, and Data domains. Co-owner of the product strategy, directly supporting IPO readiness through enhanced SaaS scalability, rapid product innovation, and fortified cybersecurity. Pioneered data- and AI-driven platforms for Fortune 500 clientele.
Growth & efficiency through HRS PAY: Developed the HRS PAY platform, slashing transaction processing time by 80% and raising customer satisfaction by 40%, catalyzing a 15% customer expansion and 20% booking leakage reduction.
AI-driven value creation in back-office automation: Launched a real-time AI copilot tool, driving a 28% upsell in VAT reclaim services, advancing policy compliance and cost savings for enterprise clients.
Engineering scale for growth: Rapidly scaled the engineering org from 200 to 350 engineers, increasing squads from 15 to 35+, aligning talent and resources with growth targets via OKRs and Amazon’s “Working Backwards” approach.
Product flywheel & input/output metrics: Applied product flywheel model and robust metrics (cycle time, deployment frequency), fostering rapid development while maintaining high resilience and quality.

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Group Chief Technology Officer & Board Member

Profile Software

Directed end-to-end technology strategy and innovation, driving Profile Software’s transition to a high-margin SaaS model, leading Finuevo’s digital banking launch, and overseeing M&A integration with Euronext Centevo.
Finuevo & AI-powered banking: Scaled Finuevo to meet demand from EU banks, achieving 15% increase in user engagement through AI-driven compliance and data insights.
Strategic M&A integration: Led successful Euronext Centevo integration, reducing costs by 25% and boosting profitability by 15%, aligning solutions to meet EU regulatory standards and expand market footprint.
Innovation with impact: Enhanced productivity by 10% through Agile and DevOps optimization, leveraging a “Two-in-a-Box” model with the CPO to unify product and engineering strategies, positioning Profile for accelerated growth.

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

1 year

Managing Partner

AEOLUS EVO

Engineered operational improvements and growth strategies for B2B clients, designing scalable, data-driven solutions to support ambitious market and product expansions.
Enhanced revenue channels through customer-centric models and optimized workflows.

Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

3 years 1 month

Chief Operating Officer (COO) Cloud & CTO

ATOS

Oversaw global cloud and CTO operations, serving clients like Siemens and Telefonica. Managed Cloud Operations Center of Excellence, achieving cost reductions while enhancing client satisfaction.
Cost reduction & client satisfaction: Delivered a 15% reduction in operational costs while exceeding SLA expectations through streamlined cloud operations and resilient infrastructure.
Innovative cloud strategy: Architected a scalable GCP solution that positioned Atos to support cloud-native applications, accelerating customer adoption and enabling faster product release cycles.
Data-driven performance metrics: Introduced cross-functional KPIs, optimizing productivity by 20% and ensuring high client satisfaction across cloud solutions.

Jan 2017 - Sep 2019

2 years 9 months

Greece

President & Managing Director of BoD

ATOS

Increased sales by 40%, reduced costs by 10% YoY, and established ATOS Greece as a distinct legal entity, unlocking new revenue channels.
Cultivated a high-retention, high-performance team culture, achieving an exceptionally low turnover rate of 5%.

Oct 2008 - Dec 2016

8 years 3 months

Senior Director of Software Support

UNIFY

Launched and scaled a Center of Excellence for software support, overseeing 130+ team members.
Developed M2M cloud monitoring, earning recognition from T-Systems for zero-outage certification, and securing multi-million dollar contracts.

Oct 2004 - Sep 2008

4 years

Senior Software Development Manager

SIEMENS

Directed several Center of Competence teams, delivering QA automation solutions that reduced testing cycles and improved product performance across Siemens’ communications suite.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Tourism, Professional Services, and Telecommunication.

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Tourism

Professional Services

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Operations, Product Development, Strategy, Customer Service, and Quality Assurance.

Information Technology

Operations

Product Development

Strategy

Customer Service

Quality Assurance

Summary

Tech Leader and Entrepreneur with over 20 years in transformational leadership, adept at architecting and scaling high-growth technology platforms across SaaS, Telecom, HealthTech, FinTech, and TravelTech. As a visionary for both product innovation and operational excellence, I lead teams to deliver disruptive, high-ROI tech product solutions that position organizations for aggressive growth and market dominance. Known for guiding tech-driven IPO strategies, building scalable AI and data solutions, and implementing resilient architectures. Passionate about partnering with forward-thinking investors and boards to unlock exponential value through tech-enabled transformation.

Skills

Transformation & Scale
Value Creation & Product-led Growth
Ai, Data Strategy & Analytics
Cloud-native & Resilient Architectures
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Team & Culture Building For High Impact
Agile & Devops

Languages

Greek

Native

English

Advanced

Education

University of Portsmouth

Master of Science in Communication Systems Engineering · Communication Systems Engineering · Portsmouth, United Kingdom

University of Portsmouth

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic & Computer Engineering · Electronic & Computer Engineering · Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Certifications & licenses

Artificial Intelligence for Business

Udemy

Google Cloud Certified – Industrial IoT

ITIL® Foundation

Machine Learning

Stanford University

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Information Technology 20.5 y

Avg length 3 y 5 m

Longest experience 8 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Greece)

Primary country Greece

Expertise

Recent roles Group Chief Technology Officer & Managing Director, Group Chief Technology Officer & Board Member, Managing Partner

Main industries Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Tourism

Main business areas Information Technology, Operations, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Panagiotis based?

Panagiotis is based in Cologne, Germany.

What languages does Panagiotis speak?

Panagiotis speaks the following languages: Greek (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Panagiotis have?

Panagiotis has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Panagiotis has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month. Note that Panagiotis may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Panagiotis be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Panagiotis would be well-suited for roles such as: Group Chief Technology Officer & Managing Director, Group Chief Technology Officer & Board Member, Managing Partner.

What is Panagiotis's latest experience?

Panagiotis's most recent position is Group Chief Technology Officer & Managing Director at HRS Group.

What companies has Panagiotis worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Panagiotis has worked for HRS Group and Profile Software.

Which industries is Panagiotis most experienced in?

Panagiotis is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Tourism. Panagiotis also has some experience in Professional Services and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Panagiotis most experienced in?

Panagiotis is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Strategy. Panagiotis also has some experience in Product Development, Customer Service, and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Panagiotis worked in recently?

Panagiotis has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Tourism.

Which business areas has Panagiotis worked in recently?

Panagiotis has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Strategy.

What is Panagiotis's education?

Panagiotis holds a Master in Communication Systems Engineering from University of Portsmouth and a Bachelor in Electronic & Computer Engineering from University of Portsmouth.

Does Panagiotis have any certificates?

Panagiotis has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Artificial Intelligence for Business, Google Cloud Certified – Industrial IoT, and ITIL® Foundation.

What is the availability of Panagiotis?

Panagiotis will be available full-time from April 2026.

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