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The Innovation and Digital Development Agency has today announced the appointment of Loukas Tzitzis as its new Managing Director, International Business Development & Growth, following an extensive, global search process.
Mr. Tzitzis is an award-winning business leader with an excellent track record across multiple leading companies in the ICT, utilities and medical technology sectors. He has held business as well as technology leadership positions in major international companies, with management board and advisory board experience in the UK, Israel, Austria, Romania, Estonia, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, countries of Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia.
Mr. Tzitzis will be primarily focusing on strengthening the ICT & innovation ecosystem of Azerbaijan by communicating the significant business benefits of Azerbaijan’s Technopark Residence scheme and thereby attracting international software development and system integration companies to establish presence in the country.
Inara Valiyeva, Acting Chairperson of IDDA said:
"Loukas brings a wealth of ICT experience, regional as well global knowledge and excellent strategic & leadership skills to our team. I am delighted that he will be joining us in this capacity and we believe that he is the right person to bring to global markets the awareness of the multiple business and personal benefits that Azerbaijan has to offer”.
Loukas Tzitzis said:
"I am delighted to have been appointed by IDDA to such a strategic leadership position. Beyond the Government vision & exciting professional opportunity, the fact that Azerbaijan boasts a high standard of living and a seamlessly integrated multicultural society were strong advantages that simplified my decision. I believe we have an exciting future in front of us and Azerbaijan has all the ingredients to become the preferred regional hub for international technology companies with global ambitions."
