Joe was the CEO of Cadence Design Systems from 1988 to 1997. Under his tenure, Cadence became the world’s leading supplier of electronic EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software and services, and one of the 10 highest-grossing software vendors globally. He led the company to over a billion dollars in annual revenue, making it the largest EDA company in the world. In 1997, Chief Executive Magazine named Costello the top CEO of America. In 2004, he was awarded the Phil Kaufman Award.
Joe served as CEO and/or Chairman of the Board in a number of successful companies after Cadence. Most recently, he served as the CEO of Enlighted Inc., from 2014 to 2018, when it was acquired by Siemens.
George is an engineer and C-level executive with more than 27 years experience in executive management, 11 of which in CEO positions. Prior to his assignment he was the CEO of a robotics technology startup, Myrmex inc., recently acquired by Ocado. Before he was the CEO of a leading CEP company and also worked in one of the biggest Greek banks as the CEO of a subsidiary. He served also as the CIPS leader in PwC Greece and as a Visiting Fellow of Nottingham Business School. A keen chess player, George Katiniotis has represented Greece in international tournaments. He is also a passionate runner and triathlete, having participated in numerous marathons and triathlon races around the globe. George holds a MSc Mech Eng degree of National Technical University of Athens and a MSc Engineering Business Management from the University of Warwick.
Bong is CFO of Acromove, where he brings knowledge to scaling business operations and provides strategic leadership to the company. Bong has over twenty years of combined experience both public/private technology industry and Big 4 public accounting. A finance leader in software/ hardware, telecommunications, de carbonization, Ai/ML start-up companies. Track record of originating and closing equity financing, banking credit lines, venture debt financing and structured financing. Led various IPO, S-1/F-1 filings, domestic and cross-border M&A.
Bong previously worked as CFO of Enlighted who architected the successful M&A to Siemens and held various leadership positions at Ringcentral, Onriva, Arrikto, Metrics Design Automation, Imprint Energy, Trimble Navigation, Wyndham Exchange, PwC and KPMG.
He has obtained continuing studies at Wharton School, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and Stanford University. He earned his Masters in Management at Asian Institute of Management in Phil., BS in Accounting at Ateneo de Davao in Phil, and holds a California CPA license and a Certified Global Management Accountant. Bong is an active member of Financial Executives International-Silicon Valley, American Institute of Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, and CalCPA.
As COO of Acromove Inc., Sotiris brings a powerful blend of strategic leadership, operational agility, and people-centric management. An Industrial Engineer from the National Technical University of Athens, he combines analytical precision with real-world business insight. His early career at KPMG provided a strong foundation in consulting and organizational performance, which he has built upon with extensive experience in ICT-driven solutions, negotiation, and business relationship management.
Sotiris is recognized for driving operational excellence, fostering innovation, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve impactful results.
Dr. Antonis Kalis is an engineering leader with over 15 years of experience in wireless technology, innovation, and project management. He has a proven track record of spearheading multidisciplinary teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions in defense and telecommunications. He is adept at navigating complex challenges in product design, market fit, and team dynamics, while ensuring timely and budget-conscious project delivery.
Dr. Antonis Kalis has been recognized for advancing research with over 1,900 citations and driving innovation through award-winning product development.
Dionisis is an electronics engineer, having the role of QA and Compliance Manager.
Working in the field as electronics engineer since 2012. His first studies as an Electronic Engineer Educator proved useful in communicating properly and efficiently with team members and coworkers.
Further studies with a master’s degree at Piraeus University of Applied Sciences in the Internet Of Things followed together with working experience on the field of EMC Testing.
Chris Coliandris is the COO of Acromove Inc., with over 25 years of experience in general management. He co-founded and served as President of Kwikbit Internet, a gigabit wireless technology company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His expertise spans manufacturing, technical, and corporate environments, with a focus on strategic planning, change management, and organizational development. Chris is certified in Six Sigma and Lean methodologies. He previously held leadership roles as Vice President of Professional Services at Enlighted Inc. and managed operations, engineering, and supply chains at Osram Sylvania across multiple facilities in the U.S. and internationally. He holds an Executive Management degree from Babson College and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada-Reno.
Christos Georgiou is a Senior Finance & Accounting Professional with 13 years of experience in financial management and accounting. He holds an MSc in Applied Economics from the University of Thessaly and a BSc in Economic and Regional Development from Panteion University of Political & Social Sciences. He also has an IFRS Diploma from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW).
As an Advisor in PwC and Senior Accountant in Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Industry for several years he has gained deep experience both in local and multinational financial complexity. He is described as a team player and result-driven individual with an optimistic, can-do attitude.
Dr. Panos Sphicas is a globally experienced mechanical engineer and academic with a Ph.D. from Imperial College London and nearly two decades of research and teaching across six countries—including the USA, UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and Greece. His work spans energy systems, clean engine development, fluid dynamics, and advanced diagnostics, with hands-on expertise in high-pressure equipment, laser imaging, and system automation. Panos has led multimillion-dollar research initiatives, taught future engineers at top universities, and collaborated with industry leaders like Honda, Ford, and Continental.