Alexis Antonopoulos
About Alexis Antonopoulos
Alexis Antonopoulos serves as the Sales Director for Southern Europe at SITA, focusing on airports, airlines, and government sectors. He has over twelve years of international experience in the EMEA region and holds degrees in Physics and Optical Telecommunications.
Work at SITA
Alexis Antonopoulos has been serving as the Sales Director for Southern Europe - Airports, Airlines, and Governments at SITA since 2019. In this role, he operates from the Paris Area, France, and is responsible for driving profitable growth across six Southern European countries, including France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Israel. His focus includes identifying new business opportunities and fostering organic growth by nurturing relationships with C-Level executives. He leads a team of six Senior Account Managers and Account Managers, each managing a portfolio of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 accounts.
Education and Expertise
Alexis Antonopoulos holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon, where he studied from 1993 to 1998. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Optical Telecommunications from the University of St. Andrews, completing his studies in 1999. His educational background supports his extensive experience in sales and account management within the telecommunications and technology sectors.
Background
Before his current role at SITA, Alexis Antonopoulos held various positions in sales and account management across different organizations. He worked as a Sales Manager for Raycap Corporation from 2006 to 2009, managing operations in South Eastern Europe and Cyprus. He also served as a Key Account Manager at Intracom Telecom from 2009 to 2011, focusing on the Middle East and North Africa. His career includes a role as a Business Development Manager at Antenna and a brief tenure as a Fellow Researcher at BT in the United Kingdom.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Alexis Antonopoulos has accumulated over twelve years of international experience in the EMEA region. His leadership at SITA has been marked by a commitment to driving growth and developing strategic relationships. He has successfully managed teams and portfolios, contributing to the overall success of the organizations he has worked with. His experience as an Air Traffic Controller in the Hellenic Air Force also adds to his diverse skill set.