Managing Partner

Dimitris Skaleos

Seasoned finance executive specialized in M&A and special situations. Has held senior positions in finance and business development in Europe (GE Capital, Daimler AG) and Greece (CFO Hellenic Post, CF Director Beta Securities).
Managing Partner at Sigma Catalyst Partners investment boutique specializing in SME M&A advisory and direct investment opportunities in Greece & Romania since 2010. Experienced in non-performing loans and financial restructuring, assisting middle market companies in loan workouts combined with fresh capital injections.
Current Board positions: Non-executive Director at DEPA Commercial SA (Natural Gas), Non-executive Director at listed DIY and retail logistics provider Voyatzoglou Systems.

Member of the Agri, Food & Beverages Industry Group.

Industry experience:

Agriculture; Automotive; Beverages; Energy & renewables; Food; Government; Hotels & restaurants; Information technology; Recycling; Retail and franchising.

Business Analyst

Aristeidis Kontopoulos

Aristeidis worked as a trainee economist at the Hellenic Competition Commission and as an assistant accountant during his military service.
Aristeidis joined Sigma Catalyst Partners as Business Analyst in May 2021 and is focusing on financial models for projects in Hospitality and M&A.

Industry experience:

Beverages; Energy & renewables; Food; Hotels & restaurants; Information technology; Recycling; Retail and franchising.

Member of the Consumer & Retail Industry Group.

Senior Advisor

Alexandros Kontogouris

Almost 30 years of experience in the food industry in Greece and in the USA.
Worked in food production, sales, promotions, marketing, branding, e-commerce, social media, imports, and exports. Worked as a consultant in expanding sales, as well as, business development in the US Market for food and non-food products.

Industry experience:

Agriculture; Food; Hotels & restaurants; Media, printing and publishing; Real estate & facility management; Trade; Wholesale.

Senior Advisor

Helen Phillips

Helen is a marketing services expert with over 20 years of diverse experience and skills running a full-service marketing agency since 2005. She has served a broad client portfolio in various industries, including tourism, healthcare, and facilities management. Together with her team, she specializes in introducing innovative ideas and marketing tools, developing strategies, and providing consultancy services, all while believing in the power of creative visual communication. She cooperates with Sigma as an independent marketing expert in the tourism and medical/healthcare sectors since 2018.

Senior Business Analyst

Dimitris Papadopoulos

Economist, with studies in Banking & Financial Management, Business Administration and Project Management. Has worked in the retail, wholesale, and consulting sectors in financial and IT oriented positions. He joined Sigma Catalyst Partners in November 2023 as senior business analyst, focusing on financial modeling and business analysis.

Industry experience:

Financial Services, Hotels & Restaurants, Information Technology, Wholesale.