Vassilis Trochalidis has over 25 years’ experience growing organisations through strategic leadership, business development, and transformation. Combining commercial acumen with strong technical skills and tech sector expertise, he has established and led international business operations, built start-ups, and reached bold targets. His extensive network of C-suite contacts spans various sectors.
Professional Focus
- More than 25 years’ experience in executive leadership including CEO, CCO, and board roles
- Proven business acumen with in-depth expertise in operations, business strategy and development, commercial management and strategy, transformation, and start-up deployment
- Extensive background in the technology sector spanning IT & telecommunications, digital communication platforms, e-commerce, fintech & e-payment platforms, and gaming
- Highly skilled in leading and coaching large teams within multinational corporations
- Bilingual English and Greek
Business Expertise
- CEO of Celestar Malta Ltd, a B2B gaming provider
- Independent Management Consultant, based in Malta; focused on digital transformation and tech-driven businesses including digital communication, fintech, gaming, and e-commerce platforms
- CEO and Board Chairman of Bit8 Ltd, a Malta-based technology firm; implemented strategy to restructure and transform from start-up to global provider of iGaming Platform (IGP) solutions
- International Sales Director at fintech firm Qualco S.A.; fixed-term assignment to develop and launch international expansion plans in various sectors such as banking, insurance, telecoms, and utilities
- General Manager, Chief Commercial Officer & Partner at TDT Europe, a private group of companies providing products and services to mobile operators and GSM retailers throughout Europe
- Chief Commercial Officer at COSMOTE Romanian Mobile Telecommunications S.A., Romania (acquired by Deutsche Telekom); earlier roles included Managing Director at COSMOTE Cyprus-Nicosia, and Corporate Sales Director at COSMOTE Mobile Telecommunications S.A., Greece
- Prior management and consulting roles with Dow Jones Telerate, AT&T, and Microsoft in Greece and Cyprus
Sector Expertise
- Technology
- IT & Telecommunications
- Digital Communication Platforms
- E-Commerce
- Fintech & E-Payment Platforms
- iGaming
Education & Certifications
- Ph.D. in aeronautical engineering from University of Manchester, UK
- Bachelor’s degree (BSc) (1st Class Hons) in aeronautical engineering from University of Manchester
Affiliations & Awards
- Member, Royal Aeronautical Society (R.Ae.S.)
- Member, Technical Chamber of Greece (Chartered Engineer)
- Board Chairman, Bit8 Ltd (2017 - 2019)
- Executive Board Member, TDT Europe (2009 - 2015)
- Executive Committee Member, COSMOTE Romanian Mobile Telecommunications (2005 - 2008)
- Board Member, COSMOTE Cyprus (2002 - 2003)
- Board Member, AT&T Corporation (1996 - 1998)
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