Alexandros A. Patsalides (M Io D)
About Alexandros A. Patsalides (M Io D)
Alexandros A. Patsalides serves as the Head of Deriv Prime, the institutional arm of Deriv Group, and has extensive experience in business development and information technology. He has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations, including P.A. College and IBM, and possesses advanced degrees in Business Administration and Business Information Systems.
Current Role at Deriv
Alexandros A. Patsalides serves as the Head of Deriv Prime, the institutional arm of Deriv Group. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in Limassol (Lemesos), Cyprus. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's offerings to institutional clients.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to his current role, Alexandros worked in various business development positions. In 2019, he served as the Global Director of Business Development at Fountech.ai for two months in Limassol, Cyprus, and at Soffos.ai for two months in the Austin, Texas area. He also held the position of Global Director of Business Development at prospex for three months in London, United Kingdom.
Career in Education and Technology
Alexandros has a significant background in education and technology. He worked at P.A. College, first as Chief Information Officer from 2000 to 2006, and later as Non-Executive CIO from 2012 to 2019. He currently serves as Executive CIO at P.A. College since 2019. His experience also includes roles such as VP Operations & Technology at Dynatrak Holding Ltd and Director of the Financial Services Division at EBO.ai.
Educational Background and Certifications
Alexandros holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Administration, obtained from his undergraduate studies from 1996 to 1999. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Business Information Systems from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he has completed training at IBM Software & Solutions Top Gun and holds Six Sigma and SCRUM certifications.
Professional Affiliations and Contributions
Alexandros is an active member of key IT and management professional bodies, indicating his commitment to professional development and community engagement. He has participated in steering committees and board-level presentations, showcasing his ability to communicate complex IT solutions effectively within a business context.