Meet our leadership team
Demetri Michalakis
Inter-M Traders Chairman and Dravanti Group Chairman & CEO
Demetri Michalakis – a pioneer in private equity and money management, harnessing over a quarter century experience in structuring and funding multi-billion-dollar hedge funds and private equity firms across the US, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Mr Michalakis has not only founded a substantial structure valued at over USD50 billion within his group of companies but has also generated immense value to people in the fields of digital technology, payments, medical science and startups like Dravanti in the crypto space. Each of Mr Michalakis' companies has uniquely contributed to modern society with the latest – Dravanti group – offering an alternative to the status quo of traditional finance by leveraging the block chain and building something new.
Aristotle Michalakis
Managing Director Inter-M Traders Vice President of Bakhti Holdings Dravanti Group Managing Director
Aristotle Michalakis serves as the Head of Investment Relations at Inter-M Traders, with the chief purpose of seeking out lucrative investment opportunities to then conduct thorough risk analysis as well as opportunity cost calculations to ensure that Inter-M makes the best investment decisions, while considering new and emerging industries like crypto. Completing his education at Pennsylvania State University a year in advance, Mr Michalakis would go on to put his BS in risk management and minor in international business to use by providing advisory services, financial planning, and sales. Building his career within the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries, Mr Michalakis acquired licences with FINRA (series 7 and series 56) and NIPR for insurance. Mr Michalakis' potent blend of managerial and sales expertise are demonstrated by a successful track record of increasing sales and market share by establishing strong alliances with top clients, placing him consistently among the top performers in his highly competitive industry. Now, at Inter-M, Mr Michalakis utilises the skills he built throughout his career, having previously been a top producer at Prudential, propelling Inter-M into the crypto space, with Dravanti being the conclusion of Mr Michalakis' investment and risk analysis.
Juan Carlos Garcia La Sienra Garcia
Chief Financial Officer Leading Financial Planning and Driving International Financial Strategy
Juan Carlos Garcia La Sienra Garcia is a seasoned financial executive, M&A advisor, and entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience leading high-impact initiatives across North America, Europe and the Middle East. As Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Borromeo Ventures Group Inc., he specializes in strategic finance, cross-border transactions, and operational turnarounds for small and mid-market companies. Throughout his career, Juan has held senior leadership roles including CFO of a publicly traded biotech firm and President & CEO of an international wealth management group. He has successfully guided organisations through periods of rapid growth, restructuring, and complex M&A processes. His diverse industry expertise spans fintech, biotech, logistics, retail, and professional services. Juan is recognized for his hands-on approach to financial strategy, business transformations, and long-term value creation. Bilingual in Spanish and English, he brings a unique cross-cultural perspective to client engagements and has developed a strong reputation for navigating intricate financial challenges with clarity and precision. He holds an accounting degree and CPA designation from Universidad Anahuac, is certified in Business Valuation and Financial Analysis by NACVA and is a licensed private pilot.
Yiolanda Papargyrou
Dravanti Group Compliance Lead
Yiolanda Parargyrou is a highly accomplished Corporate Manager with an exceptional reputation in the Corporate Legal Services Industry, with 27 years of experience. Yiolanda began her career in the legal field after earning her Associate degree in Business Administration from the University of Wales between 1991-1993, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma from the same institution in 1995. Since then, she has held various positions of increasing responsibility and authority in the corporate world. In her current role as Head of Corporate, Yiolanda has proven herself as an invaluable member of our team. She possesses a deep understanding of the industry and can identify the unique needs of our corporate clients. As the primary point of contact for our clients, she builds relationships quickly, establishing trust with ease. Yiolanda's expertise and attention to detail are unparalleled. She has a keen ability to identify potential issues before they arise and offers proactive solutions to address them. Her commitment to delivering the best service possible to our clients has earned her an outstanding reputation in the industry. One of Yiolanda's greatest strengths is her ability to apply her legal prowess to new industries that Inter-M decides to operate in, making her the legal backbone, supporting Dravanti's venture into the crypto market.
Stathis Galazis
Dravanti Group Accounting / Back Office Support
Stathis Galazis is a highly skilled IT accountant with a decade of experience in helping multi sized businesses streamline their financial processes, adapt to change rapidly, and ultimately stay ahead of the curve in today's digital and De-Fi landscape. At Dedserve, Stathis plays a key role in providing expert guidance on financial matters, helping our clients navigate the complexities of accounting and technology. His expertise in implementing accounting software, managing data security, and optimizing financial operations has helped many of our clients achieve significant cost savings and improve their bottom line. Stathis is a firm believer in building strong relationships with his clients, and he works closely with them to understand their unique needs and goals. He takes the time to listen to his clients concerns and develops tailored solutions that meet their specific requirements. His dedication to providing excellent customer service has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor to many of our clients. In addition to his technical skills, Stathis is committed to staying up to date on the latest industry trends and regulations. He regularly attends professional development seminars and workshops to ensure that he is always equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide the best possible service to our clients, now stepping up and taking on a whole new industry of cryptocurrency through Dravanti Group.
Konstantinos Mallinis
Vice President Business Development. Europe Inter-M Traders FZ LLE
Konstantinos Mallinis is a Strategist in business development and sales leadership for over 20 years, in the fields of financial services, healthcare and aesthetic medicine. He is skilled in analysing the market and the customer. He has managed implementations of holistic management consultancies in the medium sized sector. In particular, the area of corporate reorganization such as portfolio reorganization, organization reorganization, financial reorganization, or restructuring. Mr. Mallinis is always at the forefront of change, pushing others in the company to work their hardest and he never forgets that his number one priority is to put the customer first. Through his own good work at Inter-M, Mr. Mallinis is educating himself about cryptocurrency and Web-3 Technologies to ensure he can pass on his insights and lift up Dravanti in the crypto space.
Lars Ali Johnson
Advisor To Chairman in Inter-M Traders FZ LLE and Dravanti Group
Lars Ali Johnsen has worked in the MENA, Asia and CIS region for 20+ years building an exclusive network among people, Corporates and Governments. He has a depth and brevity of knowledge in the sectors of: Energy, Virtual Assets, telecom industry, Commodities and General Trading. Lars Ali Johnsen has been the manager of various lucrative virtual assets projects since 2017 and will implement our strategic plans regarding the Virtual Assets market using Dravanti as his vehicle. Lars Ali Johnsen has driven physical change and directly helped to reshape the renewable energy landscape through collaboration with the UAE Royal Families, while also being the authorised representative of Netoil Inc, in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Also, Lars Ali Johnsen has brought Xpress money to the CIS, with a presence across 180 countries and running in 200,000 locations. Alongside this, Lars Ali Johnsen has worked at the highest level, and worked to the highest standard, leading projects aimed at advising governments on energy, sustainability, regulatory frameworks, default security and financial milestones for PPA. With all of his combined expertise and connections, Lars Ali Johnsen is setting out with Inter-M to build the infrastructure of the future in regard to cryptocurrency portfolios, acting as the adhesive holding Dravanti together.
Tauri Berg
Senior Global Business Development
Tauri Berg has been an entrepreneur since a young age. He has lived and managed companies in several locations throughout the world. Tauri's passion is the development of companies in multi-polar sectors – real estate development, civil construction, road construction, shipbuilding, forestry, asset management, commodity trading and financial advisory. Tauri has studied production and marketing, international business management, and law. Tauri has continually educated himself in financial management, accounting and risk management. His diverse educational background equips him with a unique perspective on the intersection of technology, legal frameworks, and market trends. The multifaceted expertise is pivotal in navigating the complexities of modern business, especially in the face of rapid technological advancements, such as AI and Web-3 technology. Embracing the future of finance, Tauri has actively engaged in the Virtual Asset market, recognizing its disruptive impact on traditional financial systems. His legal education provides him with a solid foundation to navigate the regulatory landscape of Virtual Asset trading, ensuring compliance while capitalizing on emerging opportunities.
James Gilder
Finance & Legal Intern
James Gilder has an interest for startups and finance. Having worked closely with ex- J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley Investment Bankers in London at the LSE Generate startup - Tyred - James has developed his operational awareness and understanding of business. Working first as an Analyst he increased Tyred's sales and market share, notably having earned a contract with the Iconic Cheesegrater Building for Tyred's services. Later, James was promoted to Founder's Associate where he took on more responsibilities before deciding to focus more on working towards his BSc Economics degree. Now with renewed interest in startups, James is helping Inter-M to launch into the crypto space.
Adrian Gaitan
Managing Director – Cybersecurity, Compliance & RegTech
Adrian Gaitan is a cybersecurity and digital infrastructure strategist with extensive experience across offensive security, enterprise systems, and defense-oriented digital environments, as well as regulated digital asset frameworks. As the leader of multiple technology companies operating in the US, Canada, EU and UAE, he specializes in securing complex enterprise, financial and blockchain ecosystems. His background spans offensive cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure security, applied cryptography, and risk management, complemented by hands-on expertise in secure software development, AI-driven security systems, quantum-resilient architectures, and FinTech-grade protection frameworks. He plays a central role in safeguarding Dravanti Group's Security Token and ensuring all systems meet international standards for resilience, compliance, and digital asset governance. Adrian is deeply engaged in the Virtual Asset, FinTech and RegTech landscape, aligning Inter-M's digital initiatives with global best practices and emerging regulatory trends.
Partner & Collaborating Organizations
Inter-M Traders Group
At Inter-M Traders, we redefine partnership and growth.
Inter-M Traders is an "Investor" and a "Strategic Advisor" in private equity transactions that has over 30 years' experience in the financial sector and have completed over 300 acquisitions and investments to date.
Led by Demetri Michalakis, our group of companies—valued at over $50 billion USD—drives excellence in wealth management, private equity, and advisory services, expanding continuously into new, high-value industries.
With over three decades of expertise in commodity trading, money management, and company building, Inter-M has forged a foundation of trust and innovation. We're pioneering digital transformation through ventures like Dravanti Group, while maintaining strong footholds in satellite and telecommunications, maritime, logistics, medical, and payments sectors.
Our multi-industry experience enables us to design tailored solutions for complex financial and business challenges. From startups like Dravanti Group to global enterprises such as MBME, clients rely on Inter-M to unlock opportunities, structure smart transactions, and deliver growth—as true partners in progress.
Fireblocks
Dravanti is built on Fireblocks, the global leader in digital-asset security and infrastructure. Trusted by more than 1,800 financial institutions, Fireblocks provides the institutional-grade protection relied upon by major banks, asset managers, and regulated digital-finance platforms. Its patented MPC-CMP key management, multi-layer security model, and hardware-enforced isolation eliminate single points of failure and ensure that private keys are never exposed. Every transfer is governed by strict approval logic tailored to Dravanti's compliance and operational framework.
Powered by Fireblocks, Dravanti securely manages wallets, investor flows, and ERC-3643 token operations with unmatched accuracy and reliability. Automated governance policies, authenticated addresses, and multi-user authorization keep every asset movement safe, compliant, and fully auditable—making Fireblocks the ideal infrastructure for a regulated tokenization environment. This institutional control standard ensures that no action can occur without the correct authorizations, preserving trust and operational integrity across the entire ecosystem.
Through the Fireblocks Network, Dravanti connects seamlessly to exchanges, custodians, service providers, and institutional partners, creating a secure operational bridge for settlement, liquidity access, and transaction monitoring. This frictionless connectivity allows us to deliver a premium, professional experience for issuers and investors alike. By choosing Fireblocks as our core infrastructure, Dravanti sets a new benchmark for secure, compliant, and scalable asset tokenization.
Apex Group
Apex Group is a global leader in financial services for alternative assets, servicing over $3 trillion in Assets on Platform (AOP) as of late 2024 / early 2025. The company has expanded rapidly through strategic acquisitions—including Sanne, MMC, Maitland, FundRock, and Finix Group—building a comprehensive ecosystem that supports fund administration, depositary services, custody, and regulatory operations across global markets. Backed by major institutional investors such as Carlyle and Goldman Sachs, Apex delivers large-scale infrastructure trusted by asset managers worldwide.
With more than 13,000 professionals and a presence across 50+ countries, Apex provides unified operational support for private equity, venture capital, real estate, debt vehicles, and regulated investment structures. Its integrated model enables efficiency, transparency, and compliance throughout the full lifecycle of alternative investments. For Dravanti, alignment with Apex strengthens our institutional foundation, ensuring that all tokenized asset operations are anchored in Tier-1 governance, security, and global scalability.
Tokeny (T-REX)
Tokeny's T-REX platform is a leading infrastructure for compliant onchain finance, enabling institutions to digitize and operate real-world assets with security and regulatory precision. Built on the ERC-3643 standard, the platform integrates automated compliance, real-time blockchain data indexing, and seamless multi-chain capabilities, forming a complete operating system for tokenized securities across 60+ jurisdictions. With more than 1,000 proven features and billions of blockchain events processed, T-REX allows institutions to issue assets, manage corporate actions, and streamline distribution through a unified interface.
As part of Apex Group, Tokeny enables issuers to onboard investors, automate verification, manage digital securities, and facilitate compliant peer-to-peer transferability. Investors benefit from faster settlement, transparent portfolio tracking, and a dedicated environment built for regulated digital assets. For Dravanti, Tokeny provides an institutional-grade foundation for launching, managing, and scaling compliant RWA offerings—ensuring trust, interoperability, and operational efficiency from inception to ongoing lifecycle management.
InfoCredit Group
Infocredit Group is a globally recognized provider of business intelligence, credit-risk, and compliance solutions — trusted by companies across banking, fintech, telecom, gaming, audit, and legal sectors worldwide. Since its foundation in 1972, Infocredit has combined decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to help businesses and institutions navigate complex financial environments.
Through advanced, API-driven platforms and services — from automated KYC/AML compliance and due diligence to identity verification, credit-risk scoring, and global corporate intelligence — Infocredit empowers clients to make data-driven decisions with confidence. Their solutions are designed to minimize regulatory risk, support global compliance, and safeguard operations against financial crime or credit exposure.
With a global presence spanning Europe, Middle East, North America and beyond, Infocredit combines international reach with localized risk-management expertise. Their commitment to quality, security (including ISO-certified quality, continuity and information-security standards), and continuous innovation ensures reliable, scalable, and future-ready infrastructure for businesses aiming for sustainable growth.
MBME Group
MBME Group is a diversified conglomerate with deep operational presence across the Middle East, delivering mission-critical services in payments infrastructure, technology solutions, and financial enablement. As the operator of the UAE's largest payment network, MBME manages more than 4,000 kiosks worldwide, providing secure, frictionless access to bill payments, government services, and financial transactions for millions of users.
Built on a foundation of innovation and reliability, MBME combines technological expertise with a broad ecosystem of service delivery channels. Its platforms support digital transformation at scale, enabling enterprises, government entities, and consumers to transact safely, efficiently, and with full transparency. Through continuous investment in automation, smart infrastructure, and fintech development, MBME strengthens the region's financial backbone and expands access to essential services.
By integrating payments, technology, and service distribution under one unified network, MBME sets a national benchmark for operational excellence. Its reach and infrastructure empower businesses, improve citizen accessibility, and support the UAE's vision for a fully connected digital economy — making MBME one of the region's most trusted and strategically significant groups.
Together, our team and partners represent a collective vision of transforming traditional finance through innovative blockchain technology, bringing institutional-grade security and compliance to the world of tokenized assets.