Pollalis Ioannis

Professor Yannis A. Pollalis holds the position of Department Chair in the Department of Economics at the University of Piraeus. He is a distinguished academic with a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA from the University of Scranton. His career includes roles as a professor at Syracuse University and consultancy for major organizations like Pittsburgh Plate Glass International and ISG Weirton Steel Corporation. He is founder and director of the Postgraduate Program in Economic & Business Strategy and the iLEADS Lab (Research & Educational Laboratory for Strategic Leadership & Digital Transformation).

• Affiliations: Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hellenic Development Bank, former Chairman of the Committee for Greece’s New Development Law.
• Research Focus: Business strategy, e-Government, healthcare management, digital transformation, and marketing strategies.
• Teaching: Covers leadership, strategic planning, digital economy, and international business.

His research spans over 18 books and numerous peer-reviewed articles in journals like International Journal of Information Management and Health Policy. He has received awards for teaching excellence and has advised on projects for the Greek Ministry of Development, ELTA, and OTE. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in policy, healthcare, and digital innovation.

Key Achievements: Over 1,500 citations in international journals, h-index 16, and leadership in interdisciplinary research networks. His iLEADS Lab focuses on strategic leadership and digital transformation in public and private sectors.