Transformative Learning & Development
Konstantinos Poulopatis
President of the Board
L&D Designer - L&D Instructor
AELIA Partner
Kostas has been instrumental in shaping the future of AELIA; as a Leadership Coach and distinguished mentor with an 8-year experience, he currently serves as the President of the Board of Directors, guiding strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of growth. He is also one of the co-founders of Science-2-Business, an organisation that supports scientists, sciencepreneurs and universities in the process from lab to market as well as companies pursuing innovation..
About Kostas
Kostas Poulopatis is a versatile and dynamic professional, adept at driving results and change through innovative solutions, a strong “getting things done” approach and a commitment to optimisation. Since 2016 he has been working as a Senior Financial and Risk Advisor at Alpha Bulkers Shipmanagement Inc. Prior to this, he used to hold various senior positions at Citibank for 20+ years, including leading the bank’s HR Department in Greece.
Kostas seamlessly integrates professionalism with a fervent dedication to learning, development, and positive psychology. He ardently believes that maintaining a positive outlook is fundamental to personal and professional growth. As a mentor, he has been empowering professionals to envision their future from innovative perspectives, guiding them towards success. He champions the transformative impact of positive psychology and embraces it as a catalyst for meaningful growth.
Kostas holds a Master’s Degree in Mathematics, as well a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, with a Bachelor’s in Mathematics from Uni Patras.
Beyond his professional endeavors, he is an avid marathon runner and cyclist, participating in competitions both domestically and internationally and embodying resilience and determination in all aspects of life.