Constantinos Savvidis Named CEO of bbf:, KNEWS

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12 JANUARY 2026 - 15:13

Constantinos Savvidis announced his appointment as CEO of bbf: in a LinkedIn post, officially assuming his new role on January 1, 2026.

Savvidis previously served as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at bbf:. In his announcement, he thanked the company’s board of directors for their trust and expressed enthusiasm for collaborating with employees, customers, and partners to create sustainable value and long-term trust.

Vadim Romanov, the former CEO, will remain with the company as its founder.

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