Orestis Papadopoulos
About Orestis Papadopoulos
Orestis Papadopoulos serves as the Strategic Projects Risk & Payments Senior Manager at Etraveli Group in Geneva, Switzerland, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in fraud prevention and risk management, having held various leadership roles in the travel and finance sectors.
Work at Etraveli Group
Orestis Papadopoulos currently serves as the Strategic Projects Risk & Payments Senior Manager at Etraveli Group, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, he plays a critical role in managing risk and payment strategies within the organization. Prior to this role, he worked as the Fraud Prevention Manager at Etraveli Group from 2018 to 2021, where he focused on enhancing fraud prevention capabilities and improving customer experience.
Education and Expertise
Orestis Papadopoulos studied Economics at Athens University of Economics and Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1995 to 2002. He also participated in an Erasmus Exchange program at Université catholique de Louvain from 1999 to 2000. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in risk management and fraud prevention in the online travel industry.
Background
Orestis Papadopoulos has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in risk management and operations. He began his career as a Sales Account Executive at ETEM S.A. in 2005. He then transitioned to e-Travel SA, where he held various positions, including Finance Director and Director of Operations & Customer Experience, from 2007 to 2012. He also served as the Local Committee President for AIESEC at Athens University of Economics and Business from 1998 to 1999.
Achievements in Fraud Prevention
Throughout his career, Orestis Papadopoulos has made significant contributions to fraud prevention strategies. He has led remote teams globally to implement fraud prevention plans and systems, reducing fraud exposure while enhancing customer experience. He played a pivotal role in establishing customer service and payment fraud prevention functions from the ground up in a start-up venture within the online travel sector.
Consulting and Collaboration
Orestis Papadopoulos provides counsel to internal stakeholders to enhance fraud prevention capabilities. He consults on system configuration to identify and mitigate emerging fraud patterns. His approach combines data-driven analysis with innovative thinking, allowing him to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external partners.