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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