Alexandros Ziomas

Alexandros joined Athens International Airport in 2016 and holds the position of Director of the Information Technology & Telecommunications Business Unit. With 26 years of experience in the aviation, banking and insurance sectors, as well as in renowned organizations such as HSBC and Allianz, he has led digital transformation projects, managed new business ventures, development activities, and projects aligned with strategy, available and emerging technologies, and market trends.

He is driven by a strong focus on innovation, the application of new technologies, and the ongoing upgrading of infrastructure, with the main goal of enhancing competitiveness and improving the experience of both internal stakeholders and passengers.

Work Experience

Athens International Airport, 2019 – present, Director IT&T BU
Athens International Airport, 2016 – 2019, Manager Business Transformation & Support Services
Allianz Greece, 2012 – 2016, Chief Information Officer
HSBC Bank, 1999 – 2012, IT Systems Manager, Business Analysis – IT Systems Analysis Manager, Business Analysis & Design Team Manager – Change Delivery

Education

University of Greenwich (London, UK),

MSc Applied Statistics 1996-1997,
BSc (Honours) Physics & Computing 1993-1996

Project Management Institute (PMI), PMP (Project Management PROFESSIONAL) Certified, 2012

Recognitions / Awards

Manager of the Year 2022 Award under the category ICT (ICT – Information and Communication Technology)
IT 100 Powerlist 2022, most influential IT&T Directors of Greece, powered by PRIORITY (ΙΤ 100 Powerlist 2022)

The 50 most influential Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in the Greek market for 2024. (CIO 50 Powerlist 2024)
Won 39 awards for digital innovation, ICT related initiatives and products.
Design and Implement “Digital Gate” Open Innovation process with the assistance of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) (THE DIGITAL GATE IV: The Airport Innovation Challenge).