Born in Athens, Greece in 1972, Mr. Iatrides studied economics and international relations at Brown University in the United States and law at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, United Kingdom. He gained a masters in applied economics and finance, and later, an MBA at the Athens University of Economics and Business. He also completed the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government ‘Public Leaders in Southeast Europe’ programme. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Patras.

He started his professional career working in the banking sector in bond issuance and in money markets in Greece and in Great Britain. Moreover, he worked in the organizing committee for the Athens Olympic Games, first as sports finance and human resources manager and later as venue director.

Furthermore, Mr Iatrides served as adviser in the Greek Parliament, in the media sector and also, among other assignments, as special adviser to the minister of health, the minister of foreign affairs and the minister of national defense.

He teaches strategy, leadership and business planning in universities internationally.

Mr Iatrides served as special secretary for community resources and infrastructure of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, in the Greek Government (2013-2015).

He is a lawyer, member of the Athens Bar Association, partner at the Nikolinakos & Lardas law firm and a member of the Economic Chamber of Greece.