With a career of more than 25 years, Odysseas Christoforou is a highly experienced executive, with a tenure in senior management roles, at important Greek and multinational companies, which operate in the sectors of games of chance, banking, financial and consulting services.
He has served, inter alia, as General Manager at the Bank of Greece (2009-2014), Group Chief Communications Officer at Bank of Cyprus (2006-2008), Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Emporiki Bank (2004-2006) and Chief Sales and Communications Officer at Ernst & Young SE Europe (2002-2004).
Since 2014, he is part of the top management team of OPAP, the largest gaming group in Greece and one of the most renowned in its sector internationally, having an active role in strategy development and the management of critical business activities.
In June 2019, he was appointed Deputy CEO at OPAP, and he also serves as Chairman of the Compliance Committee of the company. As part of his duties, he is responsible for the company’s activities in the fields of Corporate Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Communication, Public Relations, Sponsorships and Corporate Social Responsibility. Moreover, as a member of OPAP’s leadership, he participates in the Board of Directors of group subsidiaries.
