Pantelis Tzortzakis
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Hellenic Centre for Defence Innovation
Pantelis Tzortzakis is a seasoned entrepreneur, executive leader, and technology strategist with a track record of driving innovation, scaling businesses, and shaping national digital transformation initiatives for over three decades. Mr. Tzortzakis currently serves as CEO of the Hellenic Centre for Defence Innovation.
A recognized trailblazer, early in his career Mr. Tzortzakis founded Forthnet SA, a groundbreaking telecom and media company that became Greece’s leading alternative fixed telephony and pay-TV operator. Under his leadership as CEO, Forthnet disrupted the market, went public on the Athens Stock Exchange, and acquired NOVA, solidifying its dominance in the pay-TV sector.
Mr. Tzortzakis has also served on the Supervisory Board of NETIA SA, led Greece’s National Tech & Communications Federation (SEPE) as Chairman, served as Deputy Minister of e-Government in 2012, and has held leadership roles at Quest Holdings SA and the Hellenic Development Bank.