About Us

Dr. Malindretos has had a diverse background in the areas of

academia and industry. He has taught at institutions of higher learning. He has been nominated for excellence in instruction and research.

 Dr. Malindretos has over one hundred presentations in Finance, Accounting and Management. Additionally, he has published more than one hundred book chapters and refereed journal articles and he has also co-authored a monograph in International Finance.

Dr. Malindretos acquired, managed and owned a real estate firm for about 15 years. He has consulted for commercial banks and investment banks. He has had a career in Wall Street thatspanned a dozen years having started at Salomon Smith Barney. 

Finally, he founded an investment bank as the Chairman of the board of directors.g for your next business meeting. Choose from a variety of sizes to suit your needs.

 Carolina Llamas Rojas is an education methods specialist and accomplished business leader with expertise in banking and advanced e-learning solutions. She holds an M.B.A. from the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston and a Law degree from ICADE, Universidad Pontificia de Comillas in Madrid. Her career includes leadership roles as Branch Manager at Banco de Madrid (Grupo Banesto), Business Development Manager at National Westminster Bank, and CEO and Founder of Aprendetec, a company dedicated to designing and implementing advanced e-learning programs. 

 Mr. Pavlos Gyparis, Co-Director of Conferences, is a seasoned business and hospitality professional with expertise in sales, marketing, and business development. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Master of Science in Business from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Mr. Gyparis served as Sales & Marketing Manager for Louis Hotels S.A., where he developed and executed annual marketing strategies to expand the Greek market share for 22 luxury properties in Greece and Cyprus. He also worked as Business Development Manager for Louis Sbarro Restaurants Hellas S.A., leading market expansion initiatives, negotiating deals, and managing projects for the international Sbarro restaurant chain. His experience reflects strong strategic, analytical, and leadership skills in competitive hospitality and franchise markets.

Dr. Miquel Noguer Alonso is an accomplished financial technology leader and academic with extensive experience in AI-driven finance and global investment management. He is the Co-Director of Research and Founder of the Artificial Intelligence Finance Institute, and serves on the Advisory Boards of the Financial Data Professional Institute and CFA Quant Investing. Dr. Noguer Alonso is also a professor at NYU Courant, NYU Stern, Columbia University, Imperial College, and ESADE, where he shares his expertise in quantitative finance and artificial intelligence.

Previously, he held senior leadership roles including Chief Development Officer of Global AI, Executive Director at UBS AG overseeing investment products and services across Europe, and Chief Investment Officer at Andbank, a $7 billion private bank. Earlier in his career, he was a Supervising Senior at KPMG focusing on banking and financial markets. Dr. Noguer Alonso combines deep academic insight with practical experience to advance innovation at the intersection of AI and finance.

 Dr. John Barkoulas is Co-Director of Research and a seasoned academic in finance with a strong background in quantitative analysis. He holds a Ph.D. from Boston College, an M.B.A. from West Texas A&M University, and a B.B.A. from the Athens School of Economics and Business Science. Dr. Barkoulas has served at Georgia Southern University for over two decades, advancing from Assistant Professor to Full Professor of Finance, where he teaches and researches financial markets, quantitative methods, and investment strategies.

Charles Berendt, Chief Language Editor, brings a unique blend of financial, legal, and technical expertise. He has worked as a financial copyeditor for Merrill Lynch Advisors and EisnerAmper auditors, a legal writer supporting corporate and administrative law practices, and a telecommunications software developer and tester at AT&T. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and General Literature from Binghamton University and a Master of Science in International Finance from Touro College.

 Dr. Demetrios Spiros Giannaros, Co-Director of Education, is a distinguished educator, economist, and public servant with decades of leadership in academia, government, and international trade. He began his career as Manager at Samos Imex Corporation before joining Suffolk University as an Assistant Professor of Economics and later serving as Professor at the University of Hartford.

Dr. Giannaros has held prominent public roles, including Member of the Connecticut General Assembly (1995–2010), where he served as Deputy Majority Leader, Deputy Speaker of the House, and Vice Chairman of the Finance Committee. He also directed the U.S. Consortium for Management Education in Central and Eastern Europe and was a member of the Connecticut International Trade Council. Earlier, he was Special Assistant to the President of George Washington University. His career reflects a unique blend of academic excellence, economic expertise, and legislative leadership.

 Dr. Scott Liu is an accomplished academic executive with 26 years at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), where he has served as Executive Associate Dean for Global Programs, Dean of the School of Management, and Professor. As Director of the Center for International Business Studies, he has led NYIT’s global initiatives for more than 16 years, fostering international partnerships and expanding global educational opportunities.