OUR TEAM

George Patsis is a highly accomplished expert in information security with a proven track record in developing and implementing large-scale security programs for major Global 500 Corporations. As an Entrepreneur he holds a passion for identifying market opportunities and building brands. He pioneers and leads the design and development of innovative services and products in the area of strategic security intelligence and risk management. He has studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University College of London and holds an MSc in Information Security Management from the Royal Holloway University of London.

George Daglas has more than 20 years of professional experience in the domains of CyberSecurity Operations Management and Governance and has been leading a multitude of large scale multidisciplinary CyberSecurity projects in Europe and the Middle East. Having worked with multinational organizations in the Banking, Telecommunications, Insurance, Consumer and other sectors, George is continuously pursuing new challenges in developing new business models and identifying innovative service offerings. Academically he holds a BSc in Business Administration and an MBA in IT and Telecommunications Management.

Dimitris Strevinas has acquired strong experience in the Information Security industry, leading the implementation and operations on large-scale security event management and analytics projects in diverse corporate environments. He has developed strong organizational and client-focused management skills by assembling, staffing and operating Security Intelligence & Operations Centers and coordinating Incident Response teams across multiple client engagements. Academically he holds a MSc in Electronics and Computer Engineering from the Technical University of Crete. His research interests include SIEM integrations, security intelligence, data analytics and evaluation of latest developments in the security industry.

Dimitris has over 15 years of experience as a Finance Professional with a broad experience in different industries and multinational environments. He has led Finance divisions in Telecom, Media and FMCG companies with a focus on financial planning and controlling, and has taken part in a series of financial transactions (sales, mergers, acquisitions) throughout his career. Academically he holds an MBA from the Rotterdam School of Management, a BSc in Accounting and Finance from the American College of Greece and a BSc in Biology from the University of Athens.

Dr. George Papamargaritis has a professional experience in Enterprise Application Development for more than 20 years, Technical Consultancy & Delivery of ICT Services, Information Security Management, leading a multitude of projects in UK, Greece, European Union and Middle East. His professional experience includes serving as Senior Researcher (British Telecom), Senior Software Solutions Consultant, Chief Information Officer and extends into IT Solutions Design & Service Delivery, Security Information & Event Management, Research and Development, Presales and bidding processes. Academically he holds a PhD in Computation from University of Manchester, an MSc in Human -Computer Interaction from University of London (QMW) and a BSc in Informatics (AUEB). He holds several certifications including ISO/IEC 27001.

Irini is a dynamic executive with a history spanning more than 30 years of driving organisational excellence by implementing comprehensive human resources and management frameworks, policies and solutions. With a proven record of implementing the tools and processes necessary for cultural and business transformation and corporate governance at all levels. Irini is competent in partnering with business leaders to identify organisational needs and development plans that align with the corporate vision for a cohesive, competitive workforce. As human resources executive, Irini has helped several companies and has offered value-adding services to many companies in multiple sectors. Irini holds a BSc in Philosophy, Pedagogics & Psychology from the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, MSc and PhD in Organizational Psychology and Management Development from the University of Manchester. She has taught strategic human resources management at the University of Athens. Irini is also a Mental Health Consultant, having completed a two-year course in Systemic Therapy at the Athenian Institute of Anthropos (AKMA). She is also into a three-year further education program in Mental Health Advisory by KETHESY.

Kreon has over 20 years of experience in Finance and Audit. He began his career as a Certified Auditor in Big 4 firms and has since held key positions across multinational organizations, including senior leadership roles in large corporate environments. His expertise spans the design and implementation of reporting, budgeting, and internal control frameworks, as well as the development of tax planning and transfer pricing strategies. He has also contributed to major acquisition and restructuring projects. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of Athens, a postgraduate degree in Financial Management from Middlesex University in London, and an additional postgraduate qualification in Applied Accounting and Auditing from the Institute of Certified Auditors.

Iraklis brings over 20 years of experience in leading roles in the cybersecurity industry worldwide. He is a security leader with a unique combination of business acumen and deep technical offensive and defensive skills. He has a significant track record of helping organizations lower their risk by developing innovative security services and products. He brings a combination of professional experience along with an impressive academic background ( MSc in Analysis, Design and Management of Information Systems, The London School of Economics and Political Science, MSc in Advanced Software Engineering, University of York, UK., BSc in Computing, University of Lincoln), professional certifications (OSCP, CISSP) and affiliations (CREST EU Board member).

Guy has been in customer management roles for 22 years and is very passionate about customer engagements, building professional relationships and leading customers to success. He started his career as a software Engineer and later moved to IT consultancy, project management, account management and customer success. He has a solid background working for organizations in different stages of their life cycle. He managed mature CS teams as well as building CS organizations from the ground up in small startups. He mostly enjoys the different challenges and aspects of CS in different industries, different geographies, and different cultures. Guy holds an MBA, a BSc in Computer Science and a BA in Economics, while he is also Prince2 and PMP certified.

Notis Iliopoulos is VP for MRC, bringing over 25 years of global experience in the cybersecurity domain in critical positions. Notis has held demanding positions in large corporates under risk management across SE Europe and the Middle East driving businesses to successful development. He was involved in the Initial establishment & operation of six business units, providing information security consulting services, and two corporate information security departments. His research interests include Information & Cyber Resilience and Risk Assessment Methods and Techniques, focusing lately on the Convergence of Digital & Physical Security and a holistic approach to Security Risk Management. He holds an MSc in Information Security (Royal Holloway, University of London), MSc in Business Innovation Management (AIT) and BSc in Computer Science (Royal Holloway, University of London). He is also certified by CISA, CISM & ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.

Andrew brings with him over 25 years of experience across secure telecommunications, IT, and Cyber Security. With a 14-year military career in the UK Armed Forces, where he specialized in designing and delivering secure information systems during multiple international operational tours, he has since built a distinguished career within leading MSP and MSSP organizations. Throughout his career, he has been recognized with multiple industry certifications and awards, combining a strong technical foundation with extensive experience across technical, service, pre-sales, sales, and leadership roles.

Mikko brings over 25 years of exceptional experience in cybersecurity, having held leadership roles in European and international sales across various sectors including SaaS, Product, Consulting, and Managed Services. Notably, he has played pivotal roles in building and scaling two Managed Security Services and MDR businesses. He holds a bachelor's degree from the Amsterdam School of Business and an MBA from the Helsinki School of Economics, specializing in International Business and Management.

Mark brings over 25 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, including more than a decade in senior leadership roles. In 2014, he relocated to the Middle East, where he successfully established and expanded a regional presence for a global cybersecurity firm, significantly growing its customer base. He later assumed a Vice President of Sales role at a leading regional organization, driving strategic growth initiatives. Mark holds an Honours Degree in Business Studies and a Higher National Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Huddersfield in the UK.

Vassilis is a senior sales leader with more than 25 years of broad-based experience in the IT industry, including software, hardware, and services, with a focus on cybersecurity. He has strong experience in managing sales and presales teams, driving international operations, and succeeding in high performance in complex business challenges, coupled with a consistent track record of excellence in business development and account management. Before joining Obrela, he had held a number of management positions with companies such as Dell Secureworks, Encode, Oracle, Sun Microsystems and more. Vassilis holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a Master of Science in Electronics & Communication Engineering from the National Kapodistrian University of Athens and a preliminary MBA from Heriot-Watt University.