ONE group solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ilias Georgopoulos as Senior Adviser for Strategic Initiatives and Directorships.

Based in Luxembourg, Ilias will work closely with ONE’s leadership team on strategic initiatives across the Group with a particular focus on growth opportunities, client relationships, new service development and board directorships. His appointment further strengthens ONE’s senior expertise as the Group continues to expand its offering and international presence.

Ilias brings more than 30 years of international financial services experience across asset servicing, fund management, international governance and business development, including senior leadership responsibilities across the US, EMEA and Asia-Pacific.

Most recently, Ilias has undertaken board directorships and advised financial services firms on strategic development, M&A, governance and commercial initiatives. Prior to this, he held senior executive positions at IQ-EQ as Global Head of the Asset Owners segment; Credit Suisse as CEO of CS MultiConcept; Alter Domus as Global Head of Relationship Management; and RBC Investor Services as a member of the Executive Committee, having started his career at State Street. Throughout his career, he has led local and international businesses and teams, developed client strategies and driven growth initiatives.

He also brings extensive board and governance experience across management companies, AIFMs, funds and investment structures and has actively contributed to the development of the fund and financial services industry through various industry initiatives. He previously served on the Board of the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI).

Steve Bernat, co-founder and Group CEO of ONE, said: “Ilias brings extensive international experience, a strong understanding of our industry and a combination of strategic, commercial and governance expertise. His perspective and network will be valuable as we continue to grow ONE, develop new initiatives and strengthen the solutions we provide to our clients. We are delighted to welcome him to the Group.”

Commenting on his appointment, Ilias Georgopoulos added, “ONE has built an entrepreneurial and innovative platform with a clear ambition for growth. I am very pleased to join the Group and look forward to working with Steve and the wider ONE team, supporting strategic initiatives, developing new opportunities and contributing my experience and network to the next phase of ONE’s development.”