

Ioannis Foteinos, Co-Founder of SALFO and Chairman of the Board, guides the company’s strategy with a focus on continuous growth. Since establishing SALFO in 1994, he has played a pivotal role in shaping its success, serving as CEO for three decades. With a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Athens University of Economics & Business and a Master of Science in Quantitative Economics from the University of Bristol, UK, he brings a strong analytical and strategic foundation to his leadership.
Mr. Foteinos began his career as an advisor to private investors and public bodies, specializing in the development and evaluation of business strategies and major national programs in Greece. Before founding SALFO, he was the Founder and Managing Director of ICON S.A. and Global View S.A., now integral to the management consultancy arm of the SALFO Group.
From the outset, he built SALFO on a business model driven by extroversion and a human-centric approach, earning the trust of high-profile clients both in Greece and internationally. Under his leadership, the company expanded into a multinational powerhouse with a strong presence in Southeastern Europe and the Middle East. Over the past three decades, SALFO has successfully delivered some of the most complex and high-impact projects in the region, reinforcing its reputation as a leading consulting and engineering firm.
As Chairman, Mr. Foteinos continues to shape SALFO’s strategic direction, securing long-term growth, and the company’s ongoing impact on the global stage.