Summary: During his thirty year career in banking Mr. Watson developed an in depth knowledge of virtually every aspect of the banking business with especially strong experience in consumer banking, risk management and corporate banking. His overall business sense is equally strong as he has managed a start up bank, a turn around situation and an operational merger of three banks.
Additionally Mr. Watson has worked successfully in a variety of international locations with significant focus on Greece, but also several years in Asia and the Middle East. Following early retirement has maintained / expanded his business skills by participating as a non-executive director on two corporate boards. EasyGroup Holdings, Monaco – easyGroup is the holding company for Sir Stelios HadjiIoannou’s business interests in various easy-branded businesses. In addition to serving on the board also serves as a protector for his Trust Company and as a member of the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation.
Academic Qualifications: Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, MBA 1977, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, BA 1969
Professional Experience:
J & P Avax, Athens. In addition to his role as a non-Executive Director Mr. Watson is also a member of the audit committee, and has served in various positions as a Business Manager at Eurobank, Managing Director of Piraeus Bank, Country Corporate Officer for Citibank Egypt, General Manager of Xiosbank, Deputy Division Risk Manager, Citibank – Middle East and Southern Europe, London, UK, Institutional Bank Business Manager for Citibank Greece, Regional Manager of Business Risk Review, Citibank – South East Asia, Manila, Philippines, Citibank Greece in Corporate Banking.
