Ilias Tsakalis

Ilias Tsakalis serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Space Leasing International, managing complex cross-border leasing transactions across various asset classes including satellites and ground stations. Previously, at Hellas Sat, Ilias spearheaded a strategic transformation plan that resulted in a 30% revenue increase over three years and executed a major acquisition deal valued at €205 million. Ilias has extensive experience in finance and strategy across multiple organizations, including leadership roles at Eurobank, OTE Group, and Omega Bank, with a strong focus on international expansion, operational optimization, and financial governance. Ilias holds an MSc in Financial Decision Analysis from the University of Portsmouth and an MA in Business Administration from Athens University of Economics and Business.