Nicos Koulis is the Chairman and CEO of DECA Investments AIFM, the investment manager of Diorama Investments Sicar, and Diorama Investments II, RAIF. These Luxembourg-based funds, which currently manage c EUR 330 million, take large minority or majority positions in attractive Greek SME and medium size companies.
Mr. Koulis started his career in New York City where he spent 18 years working with McKinsey & Company, The First Boston Corporation (M&A Group), and Bear Stearns & Co. where he was a Senior Managing Director in Investment Banking. Later he established an M&A advisory firm, which provided advisory and fundraising services to several international companies.
He is a graduate of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (MBA 1983) and Athens University, School of Law (1979). He serves as a member of the BoD of several companies.
Wednesday 19
11.20 - 12.00
Dealbreaker or dealmaker? Delineating acquisition strategies for success
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) offer growth opportunities but require a winning strategy. The panel will focus on important tactical questions, such as decisions concerning the picking of the right target or the benefits of prioritizing quality over speed, as well as other acquisition strategies such as acquisition as an entry point and merger with a white knight.