Thanos Ktenas
About Thanos Ktenas
Thanos Ktenas serves as the Deputy Chief Operating Officer Europe and Head of Business Transformation at Lombard Odier Group, where he has been instrumental in overseeing client lifecycle management and leading business transformation initiatives across Europe. With extensive experience in the financial services sector, he has held various senior roles at HSBC and Lombard Odier, contributing to strategic planning and execution.
Current Role at Lombard Odier
Thanos Ktenas serves as the Deputy Chief Operating Officer Europe and Head of Business Transformation at Lombard Odier Group. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the strategic planning and execution as a member of the Executive Committee. His responsibilities include overseeing client lifecycle management processes and leading business transformation initiatives across multiple European countries.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Before joining Lombard Odier, Thanos Ktenas had an extensive tenure at HSBC. He worked in various roles, including Senior Manager and Head of Strategy Implementation from 2013 to 2016 in Luxembourg, and Chief Operating Officer from 2016 to 2017. His earlier roles included Manager Strategy and Planning in Athens and Manager Proposition Strategy and Segmentation in London. His experience at HSBC spanned multiple countries, including Greece, the UK, Ireland, and Singapore.
Education and Expertise
Thanos Ktenas holds a BSc in Business Administration from the University of Piraeus, which he completed from 2001 to 2006. He furthered his education with an MSc in Accounting and Finance from The London School of Economics and Political Science in 2008. Additionally, he studied Business Administration at Université Paris-Est Créteil. His educational background supports his significant expertise in managing operations and account management teams in the financial services sector.
Background in Internal Auditing
Thanos Ktenas began his career as an Internal Auditor at the European Commission in Brussels from 2008 to 2009. This role provided him with foundational experience in auditing processes within a major European institution. He also served in the Greek Army as a Lance Corporal from 2006 to 2007, contributing to his diverse professional background.
International Banking Career
Thanos Ktenas has a diverse international banking career, having worked in seven different countries across Europe and Asia. His roles have included significant responsibilities in strategy implementation, operations management, and business transformation, showcasing his adaptability and expertise in the financial services sector.