In his role as Chairman of the Forum of International Financial Institutions (FLIFI), Yannis Kyriakopoulos helps to support the functioning of a stable and transparent banking system in Ukraine by advocating for the interests of the Forum's members, contributing to the development of the national regulatory framework and promoting the professional development of FLIFI members.
Yannis Kyriakopoulos has over 30 years of professional experience in the international banking and financial markets.
He joined Piraeus Bank in 1999 as General Manager of Piraeus Bank in London. Previously, he held positions in international banking, corporate and shipping finance, and headed the private equity division of Piraeus Bank Group.
Yannis holds Master's degrees in Civil Engineering from Democritus University of Greece and in Civil Engineering from City University of London and a Master's degree in Investment Management from CASS Business School (London).
Prior to joining Piraeus Bank, Yannis Kyriakopoulos was Deputy General Manager of Ionian Bank's London branch. His previous professional experience includes working for KPMG and Andersen.
He has held various board positions in all international subsidiaries of Piraeus Bank Group as well as in real estate subsidiaries, as Vice Chairman of Hellenic Seaways and Chairman of the Hellenic Bankers Association-UK.