ATHENS, Greece, Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Energy Technologies S.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADN) announced today that it has installed three new members to its Board of Directors. The new directors are Mr. Konstantinos Ferderigos, Mr. Dimosthenis Dimopoulos, and Mr. Vasilis Bournas.
Mr. Ferderigos is Advent's Global Director of IT and the General Manager of its Greece operations. He is a dynamic international IT executive with extensive experience leading transformative ERP, CRM, Blockchain, and AI projects for global industry leaders. He is adept at driving technology strategy to unlock business value and achieve operational excellence. A strategic thinker and technology leader with a proven track record in complex, multinational environments, including European Executive Committee membership, Mr. Ferderigos is known for delivering results and operational improvements, including successful IT transformations in over 22 countries. He specializes in Cyber Security, AI (Certified MIT Artificial Intelligence Implications for Business Strategy), and ERP implementations and operations.
Mr. Dimosthenis Dimopoulos is the Head Lawyer of the Dimosthenis Dimopoulos & Associates Law Office, based in Athens, Greece. Mr. Dimopoulos graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens LLB. He has over 40 years of experience in Corporate and Company Law as well as Tax Law and is representing clients in the courts of Greece, in all degrees of jurisdiction. He has also been a member of numerous Boards of Directors of both private and public entities over the years.
Mr. Vasilis Bournas is an expert financial consultant with extensive experience in accounting, tax advisory, and business consulting. As the founder and CEO of B&S Consulting, he has guided numerous organizations in the private and public sectors. Mr. Bournas has served in leadership roles, including as Financial Advisor for "Alfeios Rodi" S.A. and as a Board Member of Attiko Hospital. His career also includes public service as Deputy Mayor of Petroupoli, where he spearheaded key infrastructure projects. Additionally, he has been actively involved in the agricultural sector, administrating olive oil and pomegranate companies.
About Advanced Energy Technologies S.A.
Advanced Energy Technologies S.A. is a wholly-owned Greek subsidiary of Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc., focused on research and development of advanced materials and products for renewable energy. Recently, the Company's RHyno project was selected as the top project amongst 385 applicants across Europe for €34.5 million in funding from the EU's Innovation Fund.
About Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc
Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. is a U.S. corporation that develops, manufactures, and assembles complete fuel cell systems as well as supplying customers with critical components for fuel cells in the renewable energy sector. Advent is headquartered in California with offices in Greece and holds the IP for next-generation HT-PEM that enables various fuels to function at high temperatures and under extreme conditions, suitable for the automotive, aviation, defense, oil and gas, marine, and power generation sectors. For more information, visit www.advent.energy.
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