Experience and contribution
Vassilios E. Psaltis is the CEO and an Executive Member of the Board of Directors of Alpha Services and Holdings and Alpha Bank. In his capacity as a Board Member since November 2018, and CEO since January 2019, he actively contributes to implementing Alpha Bank’s strategic plan. In 2023 he promoted a multilevel milestone deal with UniCredit. This strategic partnership has unlocked the profitability potential of Alpha Bank’s international business, while creating upside potential for the rest of the Group.
With over 25 years of experience in the banking industry, he has been appointed to key positions at Alpha Bank since 2007. Through these posts he has significantly reinforced the position of Alpha Bank. He spearheaded capital raisings from foreign institutional shareholders, diversifying the Bank’s shareholder base, as well as significant mergers and acquisitions that contributed to the consolidation of the Greek banking system.
On top of his duties at Alpha Bank, he has also been serving as a Member of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) since July 2021 and as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Bank Association (HBA) since October 2021. In 2019 he was appointed member of the Institut International d' Études Bancaires (IIEB).
He holds a PhD and MA in Business and Banking from the University of St.Gallen, Switzerland.
Current and past appointments
- CEO, Alpha Bank (2019 - today)
- General Manager, Alpha Bank (2012-2018)
- Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Alpha Bank (2010-2018)
- Senior Manager, Corporate Planning and Controlling, Alpha Bank (2007-2010)
- Deputy (acting) Chief Financial Officer, Emporiki Bank (2002-2006)
- Senior management positions, ABN AMRO Bank’s Financial Institutions Group, London (1999-2001)
