Leading AMD’s end-to-end business across APAC, covering enterprise, cloud, commercial, and consumer segments. Lead regional strategy, sales, and partnerships to accelerate adoption of AMD technologies—EPYC™, Ryzen™, Radeon™, and Instinct™—across data centers, PCs, AI, and edge infrastructure.

Key Focus Areas:

+ Drive growth across commercial and consumer PC markets

+ Expand AMD’s presence in AI, HPC, and cloud deployments

+ Lead Channel and hyperscaler engagements

+ Work closely with key OEMs and partners across the region

+ Strengthen public-private partnerships and regional ecosystem

General Manager, Asia Pacific (APAC)

• Lead AMD's Commercial Sales organization in APAC region, driving revenue and strategic engagements with end-user customers, OEMs/ODMs, and channel partners.
• Manage teams for Data Center/Server, Commercial Client PC, Professional Graphics, and Embedded businesses, selling Cloud Solutions across multiple enterprise verticals.

Senior Director, Enterprise & Commercial Sales Asia Pacific Region

Synagie

• Led business development initiatives to onboard SMEs and MNCs onto Synagie's e-commerce platform, driving revenue growth.
• Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance brand visibility and market presence.
• Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize e-commerce operations and improve customer experience.

Vice President of Business Development

SherCoin Limited

• Providing advisory services to develop international growth strategy, execute deals and build strategic partnerships across different business segments for SherCoin, The Verify App, The Survey App and other services
 • Introduction and managing VC funds and investors
 • Promoting  and supporting ICO throughout  the network
 • Signing on businesses for Verify App and enhancing SherCoin value proposition and ecosystem

Counterfeiting is a massive problem worldwide, costing lives, jobs and over $1.7 trillion annually. SherCoin will provide a game-changing solution using high technology innovations such as:
 • A new generation of blockchain technologies (smart-contracts)
 • Wireless communication technologies (RFID and NFC)
 • SherCoin cryptocurrency

https://shercoin.io/

Vice President of Partnership & Alliances

AXIR Group

•	Leading market and software development teams in fast-growing Blockchain startup for Telecom operators. Working closely with eco-system partners, resellers and alliances to drive joint growth programs and initiatives
 •	Consulting Start-ups and SMEs companies across Singapore on digital transformation and how distributed ledger technology can help to improve transparency in the supply chain, food safety and global trade.
 •	Working with companies like DLT Ledgers to utilize SaaS model for improving inter-enterprise processes and transition to Cloud Native environment faster     
 •	Consulting potential clients through business processes and partner development to devise the perfect solution and implementation strategies based on unique requirements. Blockchain solutions based on Hyperledger and Ethereum have tremendous potential to reshape multiple industries and help set new standards.

Managing Partner - Consulting and Business Development

Intel Corporation

•	Successfully hired, managed, and delivered ongoing professional training to a team of 12 Market Development Managers covering 15 countries
 •	Led a regional team of multinational alliances with key organizations such as CISCO, Lenovo, HP, Dell, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, Google and others.
 •	Spearhead successful project completions within defined territories by securing external partnerships with top leaders, scheduling appointments, developing proposals, making presentations, and negotiating business deals.
 •	Communicate, network, and collaborate with senior staff, clients, colleagues, and potential customers to assist in effective business decision-making. Cultivate new business and revenue in existing accounts and new markets
 •	Create long-term visions, goals, and business plans for company growth and partnerships. The mastermind behind Commercial 3-year plan – HPC, Education/Government, Large/SMB Enterprise, CSPs, and Big Data/Storage
 •	Closed HPC Mega Win 5PF system at KAUST - Shaheen2 BlueGene replacement Phase 1 (12,238 Xeons $33.5M)
 •	Independently plan and implement new initiatives focused on SaaS, Cloud, Big Data, Storage and IOT solutions
 •	Run join initiatives with AWS and Google Cloud team to lead Smart city Dubai development and Cloud offerings for IOT solutions in Egypt and Middle East 
 •	Run Join initiatives with Etisalat and other Telecom operators to promote Cloud solutions across region. SMB Sales reached over $25M per annum. SMB Integrated Campaign in Nigeria with HP/Microsoft/MTN/Diamond bank and 25 resellers, resulted in 20%+ growth 
 •	Elevated Nigeria’s revenue growth by 27% YoY, Egypt 30% YoY and RSA 11% YoY through work completed in the African Acceleration Plan; pivotal role in launching IOT Lab at Dubai Silicon Oasis. IOT MOU Agreement with Huawei and Dell brought key wins – Smart bus – Machine Learning, Digital Signage and others
 •	Recognitions: Outstanding Global Sales Award - Lenovo Growth; Divisional Sales Award - Education deals

Sales Director

•	Oversaw a multinational account team of 11 Account Sales Managers across APAC/Japan region.
 •	Organized and strategically arranged company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, in order to meet account sales performance objectives and customers’ expectations.
 •	Established key alliances and partnerships with Resellers, System Integrators and Independent Software Vendors to drive sales 47% Up in India/South East Asia sales through launching Go Faster GTM Expansion plan. Over $2B Intel revenue per annum 
 •	Championed a 15% server business increase through a collaborative Cloud Service Provider initiative with Telecom operators and channel partners.
 •	Surpassed assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives in allocated accounts.
 •	Engineered a joint company-strategic account planning process that developed mutual performance objectives.
 •	Recognitions: Outstanding Sales Results Award – Joint Sales and Marketing Initiatives with Dell

APJ Regional Dell Global Account Director 

•	Successfully managed 27 Marketing and Sales Managers in APAC region.
 •	Executed the company’s business strategies in order to achieve business goals set by APAC Regional management.
 •	Worked in close association with key OEMs: HP, Lenovo, Dell, Acer, Asus, Samsung, LG; retailers and channel customers in APAC, championed over 20 key initiatives.
 •	Identified, developed, and evaluated marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics. Led market research efforts to uncover the viability of current and existing products/services.
 •	Led Core2Duo Launch: 34 marketing deliverables created; 25,000 RSPs trained; massive merchandizing coverage in 14,000 stores; Side-by-side demos in 5,000 stores; 338 experience zones, benchmarks in 5,000 stores; ATL at 50+ PC Malls etc. Aided Awareness jumped from 3% to 7% in India, 12% to 21% in Australia, 23% to 37% in Korea.
 •	Defined long-term organizational strategic goals to improve an organization’s market position and gain growth.
 •	Recognitions: Divisional Recognition Award – $100M Eco-system Revenue

APAC Regional Marketing Manager 

• Drove Solution Go-To-Market initiatives with Independent Software Vendors/MNCs across EMEA. 
 • Developed GTM strategy with software vendors and executed over 50 business plans in manufacturing, finance, advertising, and telecommunication business verticals. 
 • Software sales with Premier Partners: Adobe, CA, Siebel, SAS, Peoplesoft, Autodesk and others
 • Achieved over $500 Million in eco-system sales annually. 
 • Matrix Managed 55 EMEA Country MDMs.

EMEA Regional Market Development Manager

• Full responsibility for Intel operations in Russia/CIS
 • Sales grew over 70% in 2002 and reached over $1B, 
 • Built strong team of 100+ people
 • Executed 5-year Plan with focus on opening Software Development Intel subsidiaries in N. Novgorod and others.

Managing Director Russia/CIS

Apple

• Managed Apple Russia/CIS dealers. 
 • Developed a network of dealers in Siberia/Russia, with over a 70% increase. 
 • Personal sales $1.5 million.

Regional Sales Manager

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Senior business leader with a proven track record of driving growth and transformation across the global IT landscape. With deep experience at industry leaders including AMD, Apple, Intel and Axir Consulting, I specialize in developing and executing large-scale Go-to-Market strategies across the ecosystem and value chain.

A natural influencer and strategic thinker, I excel in building high-impact external partnerships while driving cross-functional performance internally. My passion lies in leveraging emerging technologies—such as Cloud, AI, and Blockchain—to open new revenue streams and enable long-term innovation.

I bring a change-ready mindset and a hands-on leadership style, thriving in complex, fast-moving environments where innovation meets execution. 

Core expertise includes:
High-Volume Sales | Strategic Planning | Customer & Partner Relationship Management | Solution/Co-Selling | P&L and Budget Oversight | Product & Marketing Strategy | Cloud (AWS, Google Cloud) | Blockchain & AI | ERP & SCM Solutions | Channel Development | Project & Program Management | Cross-functional Team Leadership | Global Business Development

Singapore Citizen | Open to collaboration, advisory roles, and speaking opportunities in Ai, high-performance computing, cloud innovation, and emerging tech ecosystems.

Alexey Navolokin

🔥 XPeng just shocked the world. Are humanoids the next trillion-dollar category — or the next societal shock we aren’t ready for?

Their new humanoid robot, IRON, looked so real that thousands of people online insisted it had to be a human in a suit.

So the CEO did the unthinkable:
He cut open the robot’s leg LIVE on stage to prove it wasn’t human.

We’ve officially entered a new era.

🤖 Why this moment matters
– Humanoids are no longer “future tech.” They’re here.
 – IRON moves with 82 degrees of freedom — including 22 DOFs just in the hands.
 – Powered by XPeng’s own AI chips delivering ~2,250 TOPS of compute.
 – Bionic spine, synthetic muscles, lifelike skin, solid-state battery.
 – Targeting mass production by 2026.

This isn’t CGI.
This isn’t Boston Dynamics-style choreography.
This is AI stepping into the physical world — at human scale.

🌍 Where we're heading
Humanoid robots will soon work in showrooms, factories, hospitals, logistics hubs, and homes.
Not as sci-fi characters — but as part of everyday life.
The shift underway is bigger than smartphones, EVs, or even generative AI.
We’re watching the birth of embodied intelligence, where AI can think and act in the real world.
And if a robot can be mistaken for a human today…
Imagine where we’ll be in five years.

#AI #Robotics #HumanoidRobots #XPeng #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #AutonomousSystems #EmbodiedAI #TechNews #DeepTech #2026 #AIRevolution #Automation

As artificial intelligence and immersive-tech evolve, we’re on the cusp of a major shift. Would you watch basketball like this?



The global market for AI in gaming — which encompasses everything from smarter NPC behaviour and dynamic environments to procedural content generation — is projected to grow from ≈ USD 7.05 billion in 2025 to ≈ USD 37.9 billion by 2034 (CAGR ~ 20.5%) 
Meanwhile, immersive technologies (think VR, AR, mixed reality and related hardware/ software) are forecast to expand from around USD 13.2 billion in 2024 to as much as USD 175 billion by 2035 — a CAGR of ~ 26.5%. 

What does that mean for “watching” games? It means that passive spectatorship could soon feel a lot more like living — or being inside — a game world.

✅ AI-powered worlds — Developers are increasingly using generative AI to build expansive, dynamic 3D environments, intelligent NPCs, and procedurally generated content. These tools make large, intricate virtual worlds cheaper and faster to build.
✅ Immersive tech maturation — As AR/VR/MR hardware improves, and as the software ecosystem matures, immersive experiences are becoming more accessible and lifelike. The convergence of AI + immersive hardware dramatically lowers the barrier to “experiencing the game rather than just watching it.”

The Implication: In the near future, “watching” gameplay could evolve into a fully immersive experience — where viewers don’t just see a screen, but feel present in the virtual world. For developers, this opens up new creative and monetization possibilities (personalized experiences, dynamic storytelling, virtual attendance). For players and spectators, it means deeper emotional connection, more interactive spectating, and heightened engagement.
If you’re in gaming, entertainment, tech — or even beyond — now is the time to start thinking about what “spectator experience” really means. The boundaries between playing, watching, and being there are blurring fast.

#AI #ImmersiveTech via @berkAI #GamingIndustry #FutureOfGaming #GenerativeAI #Metaverse #Holographics #VirtualReality #AugmentedReality #TechInnovation #DigitalExperience #AIRevolution #NextGenGaming #EmergingTech

Robot boxing tournaments are no longer sci-fi — they’re becoming a global sport. Will humanoid robots ever compete directly with humans?

What started as remote-controlled “battle bots” has evolved into autonomous humanoids capable of balance, footwork, and controlled striking.

And the growth is explosive:
🏟 Robot combat events grew 4.8× in the last 5 years
🌍 18+ countries now host humanoid combat or athletics trials
🤖 Top robots can react 10–50× faster than humans
⚡ Actuators deliver up to 3× human-level punch force — but safely throttled by rules

🎮 Mixed-reality robot combat is projected to hit a $1.2B market by 2030

As robots advance, federations are already drafting the first “AI Combat Safety Codes” with rules like:
Force-limited actuators
Mandatory shutdown thresholds
Restricted strike velocities
AI decision logs for every move
Human override protocols under 20 milliseconds

In other words:
 👉 Yes, humans may spar with humanoids — but it will be safer than human-vs-human combat.
What’s emerging looks a lot like Formula 1 meets UFC:
Fully autonomous humanoid leagues
Real-time AI referees
Teams engineering fighters the way we engineer race cars
Robot “fighters” developing their own RL-trained styles
Stadiums designed for robot combat sports

And here’s the twist:
This isn’t just entertainment — it’s accelerating robotics R&D, actuator design, AI motion planning, and human-robot safety.
Humanoid sports may end up driving as much innovation as motorsports did for cars.
We’re witnessing the birth of an entirely new industry.

#AI #Robotics #Humanoids #FutureOfWork #Automation #Innovation #RoboticsCompetition #SportsTech #AIRevolution #TechTrends #Engineering

In business and life, the real risks are rarely the ones you see coming. They’re the ones that drop suddenly… with the force of an anchor. How do you prepare for the unexpected?


On a ship, an anchor drop looks routine — until something goes wrong.
An anchor drop looks routine… until it isn’t.
30,000 kg of steel.
Chains under hidden tension.
No warning.
No second chance.
That’s not just the ocean.

That’s leadership.
That’s business.
That’s life.

The truth is: Most people prepare for storms… but not for the moment the anchor slips.

In every career, every company, every team, there are moments where:
⚠️ A “routine” process suddenly breaks
⚠️ A safe assumption turns into your biggest blind spot
⚠️ A small delay snowballs into a crisis
⚠️ A single decision carries massive downstream impact

The leaders who survive — and win — aren’t the ones who avoid danger.
 They’re the ones who expect it, plan for it, and stay calm when the deck starts shaking.

Great leadership isn’t about controlling every risk.
It’s about preparing your team for the moment you lose control.
That’s where real character shows.
That’s where real growth happens.
That’s where real leadership emerges.

#leadership #mindset #careerdevelopment #businessstrategy #motivation #resilience #growthmindset #management #inspiration #success #learning #teams #decisionmaking

ERGO Group AG

Achieving and sustaining operational excellence, through planning and organizational efficiency, ensuring strict ongoing adherence to quality and quantity SLAs in Policy Administration.
Member of the Operations Team responsible for the functional integration of ATE Insurance SA with ERGO Insurance SA. 
Member of the Operations Team responsible for the functional integration of DAS Insurance SA with ERGO Insurance SA.
Member of the Operations Team responsible for the functional integration of MAPFRE/EUROSOS Insurance SA with ERGO Insurance SA.

Head of Policy and Claims Administration

Customer Experience Manager 
-General CX Management of Contact Center Greece for Customer Service and First Notice of Loss (FNOL) :  Voice Channel, Non-Voice Channels, Customer-Facing Reception for Underwriting, Claims and Complaints. 
-Member of task force to analyze and design payment and transaction systems requirements for “Cash Before Cover” Auto insurance policy sales compliance and operation. 
-Member of Incident Management Team (IMT) during Greek Capital Controls 
-Designed and implemented online payment systems, utilizing DIAS codes (Greek interbank automated payment codes)  for policy payment identification purposes 
-Supervising PMO team member for the migration of the Athens Claims Department Operations to the Sofia (BG) Shared Services Center (including Claims Call Center operations, complex and express Claims adjustors’ functions and supporting systems). Ensuring project phases on track including: Quality Assurance and Compliance processes in new location. Sign off authority on final Functional Independence decision. 
-Lowered and maintained continuously for 2years and 5months, Call Center abandonment rate to meet AIG Global SLAs of <5% . 
-Liaison to Bank of Piraeus (AIG’s systemic Bank) for issues relating to  electronic Banking and negotiated AIG’s automated credit card installment facilities
-Member of the Greek Business Continuity Planning team responsible for the Customer Service functions
-Member of the Greek Risk Analysis team responsible for the Customer Service functions

CX Manager Greece

FOREIGN OFFICE Ltd

www.caron.gr - Cloud based Car Rental System.
Responsible for the overall development - business model analysis, budget, operational implementation and commercial launching strategy -  of a cloud-based  “System as a Service” Car Rental software.

Director Electronic Payments

LIKNOSS

Liknoss (ex FORTHcrs) is Greece’s largest proprietary, SaaS,  computerized ticketing and travel reservation system and electronic ticket issuing service. 
Provides the Greek Ferry Shipping industry 100% of the ticketing reservations system used by the Greek Travel Agency Network and abroad. 
Milestones
Set up all aspects of a new department as a Business Unit to handle the new service with full P&L responsibility for the unit.
Conducted business analysis and adapted all modules of FORTHcrs proprietary passenger and car ferry shipping reservation and ticketing software to handle event ticketing and online payments. 
Integrated all aspects of the new operation into the existing departmental infrastructure of centralized IT development, technical support, agency sales and client services. 
Established procedures for all related functions.
Trained personnel for back-office functions of Event Ticketing division.
Created a sales network of ticket agents and resellers including reseller commercial chains stores and travel agents (including Virgin Megastores and Carrefour Travel). 
Personally promoted and handled corporate sales of new service to producers.
Lobbied Ministry of Finance and effectively altered Greek tax laws in order to allow electronic sales of event tickets to be sold by third party resellers on the latter’s certified tax receipts, with the corresponding VAT rate of each producer.
Sourced, solicited, negotiated and acquired project specific representations of Cubic Transport for Greek Intercity Bus project (KTEL) and ACS Transport for OASA PPP projects.

Director Online Ticketing and Payment Systems,  Arts & Entertainment Ticketing Division

Ticket Hellas SA

Start-up. Designed, developed and implemented the strategic plan for introducing, electronic ticketing and electronic payment services for the live-event and entertainment industry in the Greek market.  Responsible for all aspects of the business operation. 

Designed, developed and implemented the strategic plan for introducing for the first time, electronic ticketing and electronic payment services for the live-event and entertainment industry in the Greek market.  
Developed IT proprietary ticketing system. (still used in several major Athens cinemas)
Responsible for all aspects of the business operation. Staff managed: 42
Established all operating guidelines within existing tax laws for issuing tax certified electronic tickets at the box office and remotely.
Initiated the use of nascent Eurobank and Winbank xml scripts for automated online payments 
Sold the “system-as- a-service” to all major show producers in the Greek market including concerts, live theater and cinemas.
Promoted sales of Alpha Bank Retail Banking Credit Products to potential customers bundled with our services.
Created the first reseller (agent) network for entertainment tickets in Greece by incorporating ticketing “shop- in-shops” in association with Virgin Megastores, Carrefour Travel (with Dynamic Visa) and Public Stores.

Managing Director

IDS - Information Dissemination Services

Negotiated and acquired Greek representation of SBF - Paris Stock Exchange I.T. department. Formed, participated and managed a consortium with SBF Paris Stock Exchange, SEMA Integrators Belgium, ACE (Vardinoyannis Group of Companies) and Dienekis (Tandem Greece) that took part in the Athens Stock Exchange Wide Area Network Tender. 

BRE representative in Greece (Bureau de Rapprochement des Enterprises) of EU General Directorate 23 – Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Division. Member of the European Union initiative to create a unified integrated data base, in seven languages, of all SME production within Europe.

Developed an Internet Publishing company under the brand name IDS, responsible for, among others, the City of Athens’ first online presence, The Greek Ministry of the Interior – “Kapodistrias” Re-zoning Project data base, The National Art Gallery, the Ministry of Culture. 
Negotiated exclusive contract on behalf of IBM Global Network, Greece to be the official sponsor of Athens Municipality on all on- line activities.

Managing Partner

Interbank

Established the Private Banking Department for Interbank, Greece

Manager Private Banking

BMO Bank of Montreal

Profitably managing client Investment and Loan Portfolios, handling both the investment and credit aspect of the client’s relationship.

Account Manager Private Banking

CIBC Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Managing Head Office functions: Credit, Collections, Client Service, Administration and Audit  for a 1.200 online Branch Banking Network
Staff supervised: 4 supervisors, 52 officers, 16 clerks
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Manager - Personal Banking Visa Gold Center

Head of Policy and Claims Administration at ERGO Insurance Greece

I have extensive experience in establishing new ventures, introducing them into the marketplace and managing their operation with full P&L responsibility, both as Independent Business entities, as well as Business Units in the context of larger corporate settings. These new ventures have centered on Head Office operations in Banking, in Insurance, and in Travel Services, serving large B2B physical sales-point networks (over 1.500 agencies/branches) as well as online sales channels based on “System as a Service” applications and e-payment platforms.

I developed, introduced and pioneered electronic event ticketing in Greece by establishing the the first such firm in Greece, Ticket Hellas S.A., with Call Center and online sales and online payments, as well as a B2B agent network reseller channel with real-time remote ticket issuance. This also involved getting new legislation passed. Having full P&L responsibility and signing-on the majority of Greek live entertainment and event producers, I achieved and sustained a leading market position, ultimately merging with FORTHnet S.A. , one of Greece’s major Telecoms carrier and Internet provider.
I have also incorporated electronic event ticketing into existing tourism platforms serving a Travel Agency network of 1.500 Agents.

I have directed and consulted in all aspects of core business functions, including: General Management, business infrastructure design, legal and contractual framework, IT project development and deployment, payment systems, MIS, personnel training and B2B sales networks. I have completed a Cloud based, web, SaaS, tourism application.

My philosophy: Do it right, the first time, every time, with value.
Innovation (be six months ahead of yourself), a Customer Service Culture and Empowering Staff teams, are my driving principles and my legacy from Canadian Banking.

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