Dimitris Bakolas Senior Wealth Advisor of Greece
areas of expertise
- Business transformation
- Restructuring and turnaround
- Integration
- Growth strategy
- M&A transaction support
education
- MBA, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
- BS, engineering, Technical University of Denmark
- MBA, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
Dimitris Bakolas is a results-driven investor with a robust academic foundation in biomedical science and molecular biology, blending analytical expertise and research acumen to deliver exceptional financial results. With a diversified investment portfolio spanning securities, real estate, and peer-to-peer lending platforms, Dimitris has established himself as a Champion Popular Investor on eToro, an online retail platform, achieving a +85% total return in 5 years, with an annualized return of over +12.5% as of Q4 2024. His income-focused investment strategy and careful approach to managing risk has garnered the trust of many investors who actively replicate his approach and bebefit from his results. His approach is deceptively simple, emphasising assets that produce a reliable and continuous cashflow while maintaining a potential for appreciation.
Before transitioning to finance, Dimitris accumulated over a decade of experience as a freelance biomedical scientist and molecular biologist, analyzing clinical data and biopsies for hospitals across the UK, USA, and other regions. His scientific background instilled a meticulous attention to detail and a data-driven mindset, which he seamlessly applies to investment management.
In addition to his financial and scientific endeavors, Dimitris co-founded and managed an online store that became the third largest in Greece within four years. This entrepreneurial success highlighted his business acumen, strategic planning, and customer relationship management skills. He is also a certified insurance agent in Greece and the EU, working with one of the biggest insurance companies in the world.
Dimitris’ expertise spans financial analysis, portfolio management, risk assessment, and communication, making him a multifaceted professional poised to succeed in dynamic and interdisciplinary environments.