Mrs. Maria Ioannidou is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Country Manager for Hellenic Duty Free Shops, 100% subsidiary of Avolta (former Dufry AG).

She holds a BSc degree in Chemical Engineering from Aristotle University and an MBA from ALBA.

At the first steps of her career, since 1997 and for 16 years, she has held several senior positions in Alpha Bank, at Treasury, Corporate Banking, Syndications and Wholesale Banking.

In 2013, when Avolta, (ex Dufry) acquired Hellenic Duty Free Shops, she joined the Group as the CFO of the Greek Subsidiary (HDFS).

She left HDFS in 2019 to join Dimand, during its growth phase and its listing route (listed completed July 2022), holding the CFO role for three years, and the role of Chief Business Development Officer for almost a year.

She returned in HDFS in 2023 this time as the CEO, when she was chosen to join forces with the Group in order to take the new combined Avolta (Dufry/Autogrill) Company, to the next level, i.e., providing a holistic travel experience to travelers both in travel retail but also in F&B.

She is the mother of three sons

she is a devoted runner and holds a black belt in kung fu since 2015.