Despina Kalykakis

Despina Kalykakis has a diverse work experience, starting with their current position as a Senior Analyst in Private Markets Risk at QIC since July 2021. Prior to this role, they worked as an Analyst in Private Markets Risk at the same company from July 2019 to June 2021.

Before joining QIC, Despina worked at EY as a Valuation Modelling and Economics Consultant in Transaction Advisory Services from January 2017 to July 2019. In this role, they were responsible for constructing and analyzing discounted cash flow models, considering comparable companies and recent transactions for valuation purposes, report writing, and client meetings.

Despina also gained experience as a Customer Assistant at Cue Clothing Co. from October 2016 to January 2017. Prior to that, they worked as a Notetaker at QUT (Queensland University of Technology) from July 2014 to June 2016.

Despina's early work experiences include a role as a Financial Analyst at the Australian Bureau of Statistics from October 2015 to February 2016, where they implemented data gathering procedures and evaluated sources of information. Despina also worked as a Customer Service Representative at Myers from November 2014 to February 2015, where they interacted with customers and utilized problem-solving skills. Additionally, Despina had a brief role in Administration at AMP Financial Planning from July 2014 to November 2014.

Overall, Despina Kalykakis has a range of experience in risk analysis, valuation consulting, customer service, and administrative support.

Despina Kalykakis pursued their education by completing a Diploma of Business and a Certificate IV in Business at Southbank Institute of Technology in 2013. Despina then went on to enroll at QUT (Queensland University of Technology) from 2014 to 2016, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Finance.