Phone Number: +49 15237194788
CHRIS GIANNAKOPOULOS
Partner
Corporate Finance and Strategy leader with 25+ years across business advisory, SaaS, and data/analytics. Co-founded and scaled ventures to exit; led M&A origination, valuation and due diligence. Deep hands-on financial modelling, deal structuring, and restructuring experience; proven negotiator with board-level communication and investor relations. Focus on DACH, Southern Europe, and CEE/MENA cross-border transactions.
Education
MSc in Finance & Banking, University of Piraeus.
BSc in Business Management, University of West Attica.
CFA Level II Exams passed in November 2023.
BSc in Business Management, University of West Attica.
CFA Level II Exams passed in November 2023.
Experience
Co-Founder, Board Member, Head of Delivery — Wemetrix SA
Partner, Ark Analytics AG
Co-Founder & Head of Credit Risk Services — Infobank–Hellastat SA
Assistant Manager — PwC Athens, Greece
Finance & Credit Risk Instructor — Hellenic Management Association.
Partner, Ark Analytics AG
Co-Founder & Head of Credit Risk Services — Infobank–Hellastat SA
Assistant Manager — PwC Athens, Greece
Finance & Credit Risk Instructor — Hellenic Management Association.
Track Record
Structuring of Strategic investment in Wemetrix by Cerved Group (FinTech).
Structuring of Strategic investment in Wemetrix by INTRASOFT / Netcompany (FinTech).
Structuring of Strategic investment in Hellastat by ICAP SA (Business Information).
Negotiated partnerships with D&B, Moody’s, S&P in Business Information & Credit Analytics Projects of Papastratos SA, acquired by Philip Morris International.
Built numerous investor-grade 3-statement/DCF models for M&As, Capital Raising and Restructuring.
Delivered IFRS 9/credit analytics platforms for corporates; aligned with international rating frameworks.
Early career contribution (full ownership of Financial modelling and valuation) to landmark transactions (Papastratos acquisition by Philip Morris sale).
Designed, implemented and developed in-depth Industry Analysis Reports (Greek Market) covering more than 25 Sectors, leading a team of 5 Analysts.
Structuring of Strategic investment in Wemetrix by INTRASOFT / Netcompany (FinTech).
Structuring of Strategic investment in Hellastat by ICAP SA (Business Information).
Negotiated partnerships with D&B, Moody’s, S&P in Business Information & Credit Analytics Projects of Papastratos SA, acquired by Philip Morris International.
Built numerous investor-grade 3-statement/DCF models for M&As, Capital Raising and Restructuring.
Delivered IFRS 9/credit analytics platforms for corporates; aligned with international rating frameworks.
Early career contribution (full ownership of Financial modelling and valuation) to landmark transactions (Papastratos acquisition by Philip Morris sale).
Designed, implemented and developed in-depth Industry Analysis Reports (Greek Market) covering more than 25 Sectors, leading a team of 5 Analysts.
International Experience
Austria (AT)
Switzerland (CH)
Czech Republic (CZ)
Germany (DE)
Algeria (DZ)
Egypt (EG)
Greece (GR)
Hungary (HU)
Italy (IT)
Morocco (MA)
Poland (PL)
Saudi Arabia (SA)
Africa
Middle East
Switzerland (CH)
Czech Republic (CZ)
Germany (DE)
Algeria (DZ)
Egypt (EG)
Greece (GR)
Hungary (HU)
Italy (IT)
Morocco (MA)
Poland (PL)
Saudi Arabia (SA)
Africa
Middle East
Sector Expertise
Industrials
Other IT services
Data processing, hosting and web portals
Energy
Business support service activities
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
Other IT services
Data processing, hosting and web portals
Energy
Business support service activities
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
Keywords
Startup, FinTech, RegTech, Valuation, Financial Modelling, Negotiations, Restructuring, Deal Structuring, Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration, Business Planning, Strategy Development, Board & Investor Communication, Credit Risk, IFRS 9, Professional Training.
