National Bank of Greece Cyprus announces new board and management appointments

The National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) has announced two significant leadership appointments to support its strategic development. On June 8, 2026, Andreas Persianis will join the board of directors as an independent non-executive member, bringing over 30 years of experience in corporate strategy, banking, and asset management. Additionally, the bank appointed Nicolas Prentzas as general manager and chief operations officer. Prentzas, a University of Cambridge graduate, specializes in digital transformation, operations, and technology. These changes aim to bolster the bank's operational efficiency, digital capabilities, and corporate governance. CEO George Agioutantis stated that these appointments are part of the bank's ongoing commitment to investing in personnel and strengthening its operational capabilities. The announcements were issued on consecutive days, with the management appointment revealed on Tuesday and the board appointment on Wednesday.