Georgios Kolovos

Georgios Kolovos is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, and international expansion across various industries. Currently serving as the Global Lead for Commerce, Payments & International Expansion Partnerships at OpenTable, Georgios is responsible for defining and executing the company's inorganic growth strategy. As the Chief Executive Officer and Founding Board Member of BEX, a business accelerator for technology companies, Georgios established the organization and its governance structures. Prior roles include Senior Leader in Global Strategic Partnership and Business Development at PayPal, where leadership was demonstrated in driving growth through strategic initiatives across Europe. Georgios has also held significant positions at GE Capital, Hewlett-Packard, General Motors, and Creditreform Group, complemented by advanced degrees in European Business and Law from Aarhus University and Macroeconomics from the University of National and World Economy.