Ioannis Panaretou (male) (Managing Director, received his bachelor degree from the Computer Engineering and Informatics Department (CEID) of the University of Patras in 1998. He holds a Master degree (MSc) in Computer Science, since 2001. In 2000 he co-established OptionsNet, an Information Technology & and Software Engineering company in which he was appointed as CEO for many years. As a Computer Engineer, his areas of expertise include Decision Support Systems, Web and 3D Technologies, cloud-based ICT Systems. His research interests include the likes of Artificial Intelligence, Virtual and Augmented Reality Systems, Educational content digitisation; He is passionate in turning research into innovative market products.

His track record involves, among others, the -consultancy of several private and public organizations in the fields of E-Government, E-learning and Management Information Systems. Moreover, he has huge experience as a Project Manager in R&D projects (National and EU- FP7, H2020, etc.). He more than seven (7) papers or posters in scientific conferences and an International Book Chapter co-authoring participation.