Panos Chatzipanos

With over 40 years of experience in construction, infrastructure, and real estate development, Panos Chatzipanos is an internationally recognised expert in project, programme, and portfolio management. He has served as CEO of CONTECH, Principal of PMO Advisory Inc., and consultant to the World Bank, holding senior executive positions in three major construction companies and successfully leading all three through IPOs on the Athens Stock Exchange.

His experience includes directing two venues for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games and overseeing major infrastructure, facilities, and energy portfolios. He co-authored five PMI global standards and co-edited *Implementing Project Portfolio Management*. He currently chairs The Standard for Portfolio Management at ANSI/PMI and serves as Governor of ASCE Region 10, responsible for Europe, and Regional Lead on Sustainability. In 2026, he received the ASCE Distinguished Service Medal.

A Past President of both the ASCE Hellenic Section and PMI Greek Chapter, he also serves on the Executive Board of the Hellenic Construction Industry Council. He holds a PhD in Environmental Hydrodynamics from the University of London and is a licensed Civil and Environmental Engineer.