Nikos Koulis is the CEO of DECA Investments AIFM where he manages Diorama Investments Sicar, a €158 million private equity fund dedicated to empowering export-oriented Greek SMEs. He leads with a mission to fuel growth and innovation in companies that have the potential to make a significant impact beyond Greece’s borders. Nikos explains how beyond investing money, he helps companies become more organized and will not take over them with loans. 

Nikos’s career began in New York City’s fast paced world, where he spent 18 years navigating the complexities of M&A with industry giants like McKinsey & Company, The First Boston Corporation, and Bear Stearns & Co. His expertise in orchestrating high-stakes deals led him to establish his own M&A advisory firm, where he helped global companies achieve their strategic goals.

Before taking the helm at DECA, Nicos led Eurobank’s private equity group, honing his skills in driving investment strategies that spur economic growth. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the National and Capodistrian University of Athens and an MBA from The Wharton School.