Yiannis Karakostas
About Yiannis Karakostas
Yiannis Karakostas serves as the Head of Branch Network at HSBC in Athens, Greece, a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in the banking sector, including previous roles at HSBC and Citi, and holds a Master of Science in Financial Economics.
Current Role at HSBC
Yiannis Karakostas serves as the Head of Branch Network at HSBC, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he oversees the branch network operations in Athens, Greece, focusing on enhancing customer service and operational efficiency. Additionally, he has been the Head of Branch Network South for Retail Bank Wealth Management since 2013, where he manages the strategic direction and performance of the branch network in this region.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Before his current roles, Yiannis Karakostas worked at HSBC in various capacities. He served as the Premier Head for Retail Bank Wealth Management from 2012 to 2013, where he focused on providing tailored financial solutions to high-net-worth clients. Prior to that, he was the Branch Network Area Manager for Personal Financial Services from 2008 to 2012, where he managed multiple branches and drove sales performance across the network.
Career Background in Financial Services
Yiannis Karakostas has a diverse background in the financial services sector. He worked at Citi from 2004 to 2007 as part of the Sales Development team in Distribution Network Management. His career began at the Athens Stock Exchange, where he was involved in Information Dissemination and Corporate Monitoring from 1997 to 1998. He also held the position of Derivatives Head at Fasma Securities S.A. from 2003 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Yiannis Karakostas holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Financial Economics from the University of Wales, Cardiff, which he completed from 1998 to 1999. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics from Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon, where he studied from 1993 to 1998. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in financial management and branch operations.