Nicolas A. Protonotarios
Senior Advisor
Athens,I
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in advisory roles across public and private sectors in Greece and internationally. Proven track record of delivering insightful analyses and strategic recommendations to high-profile clients, including the Hellenic Ministry of Defense and Japanese Official Development Assistance. Expertise in academia as a lecturer, complemented by a portfolio of impactful studies produced for esteemed organizations such as IFRI in Paris and IISS in London. Committed to leveraging a diverse skill set to drive meaningful outcomes in complex environments.
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Work History
Free-lance work
Projekt EDM of the International Security Division, German Institute for International and Security Affairs
- Various private projects including defence-economic research for Projekt EDM of the International Security Division, German Institute for International and Security Affairs plus general consulting work for the Japanese Embassy.
Senior Advisor
Japanese Embassy in Athens
- Advisor-analyst for the Political Section on issues pertaining to geostrategic and economic developments in Greece, Southeast Europe and the Near East.
Strategic Analyst
Hellenic Ministry of Defence
- Strategic analyst of the Political Analysis Section, Crisis Assessment Team (CAT) of the Greek MoD.
Project Head
Hellenic Ministry of Defence
- Setting up a research team for the MoD’s viability study of the Greek defence industry.
Defence Economist
IISS (International Institute for Strategic Studies, London)
- I served as the in-house defence economist of the IISS. The work involved researching, evaluating and collating all relevant data for the Military Balance and briefing the Institute’s researchers on various macroeconomic and defence economic issues.
Project Head
Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP)
- I set up and staffed the newly-established CEIC research centre and electronic library of the institute. Also, Head, Development Section and Research Fellow.
Communications manager
MATREN Ltd.
- Greek defence industry sub-contractor (M-48A5 MBT modernisation; G3 assault rifle) and artillery munitions importer (Flinchbau Products).
Education
M.A. - INTERNATIONAL & DEFENCE STUDIES
University of Reading
01.1989
UNIVERSITY DEGREE - BUSINESS ADMIN.
University of Piraeus
01.1988
Skills
Crisis response expertise
Military Service
Military Hellenic Navy, COMMEDEAST, Athens, (1981–1983).
Wargaming, History, writing
I am the author of a ruleset titled HOPLON, for wargaming ancient history. Also of a Napoleonic ruleset titled PANSTRATIA. Both are freely available.
Timeline
Free-lance work
Projekt EDM of the International Security Division, German Institute for International and Security Affairs
Senior Advisor
Japanese Embassy in Athens
Strategic Analyst
Hellenic Ministry of Defence
Project Head
Hellenic Ministry of Defence
Defence Economist
IISS (International Institute for Strategic Studies, London)
Project Head
Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP)
Communications manager
MATREN Ltd.
UNIVERSITY DEGREE - BUSINESS ADMIN.
University of Piraeus
M.A. - INTERNATIONAL & DEFENCE STUDIES
University of Reading
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