John Sfakianakis

Director of Risk Management & Head of Strategy

John is the Group Chief Risk Officer and Head of Strategy at Paratus Group of Companies (Paratus). John brings a deep expertise with over 25 years experience in investment strategy, economic research, banking, asset management and private equity.

John began his career at the World Bank and the UNDP and later transitioned to banking as the Chief Economist for several international banks. He has advised Middle East governments and ministries of economy and finance on economic planning and fiscal policy and has experience working for one of the oldest family offices. He also worked in asset management and private equity.

John holds a PhD focused on the Egyptian economy from the School of Oriental and African Studies, Harvard University. He is a fellow at the University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School and Centre for Geopolitics.