Leonidas Karakidis is an experienced audit and finance professional (CPA) with a strong background in public sector finance, budgetary planning, and strategic financial management. He has served in senior financial roles across both private corporations and public institutions, including international organizations and regulatory authorities. Mr. Karakidis is currently a PhD Candidate in Accounting and Finance at the University of Peloponnese and serves as Senior Advisor to the President of the Hellenic Gaming Commission. He holds a B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Macedonia and an M.Sc. in Banking and Financial Management from the University of Stirling. Mr. Karakidis has led strategic financial and procurement seminars for public-sector professionals at the Hellenic Gaming Commission. He has also delivered guest lectures on accounting, finance, and taxation at the University of Peloponnese.
