Yiannis Vasilakos
Director @UBS
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WORK HISTORY
Director @UBS
London, GB
AI Transformation: Spearheaded the design and delivery of UBS’s internal AI M&A solutions, an in-house product built to support strategic decision-making, now live in the Investment Bank and featured in Bloomberg.• Technology Integration: Played a core role in the UBS–Credit Suisse technology integration, managing cross-functional collaboration and ensuring continuity and innovation during a complex merger.• Venture & Innovation Strategy: Advised UBS’s technology VC fund, evaluating and supporting investments in cutting-edge fintechs and tech startups, helping to align them with the bank’s broader digital strategy.• Startup & Client Connectivity: Actively connect UBS with innovative founders, startups, and high-• growth companies, strengthening relationships and enabling new client acquisition opportunities for the wealth management business.• Data Science: Built and led a data science team focused on Risk Management, developing innovative AI and data-driven solutions that enhanced risk intelligence, automation, and decision-making across the firm.
EDUCATION
City St George’s, University of London
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mechanical Engineering
Loughborough University
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
UCL
Master of Science (MSc), Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT YIANNIS VASILAKOS
Resilient. Strategic. Forward-thinking.I’m a builder at heart, of ideas, teams, and companies. With a background in AI, engineering, and digital transformation, I’ve spent my career navigating complex systems, scaling innovation, and helping institutions evolve in a fast-changing world.Currently at UBS, I lead high-impact initiatives at the intersection of AI, strategy, and finance, from developing in-house AI products and driving M&A tech integration to advising VC investments and bridging startups with the bank’s ecosystem. I’m passionate about combining deep tech with smart strategy to solve real problems. I thrive in ambiguity, operate with integrity, and enjoy collaborating with people who are ambitious, kind, and unconventional.
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