Dr. Christos Antoniou holds the position of Professor of Entrepreneurship and Tourism. He is also the ESRC/FME Fellow in International Business at The Centre For International Business at the University of Leeds. Dr. Antoniou holds a Ph.D. from The University of Bradford, U.K. as well as a M.A. in Entrepreneurship and Competitive Strategy from The University of Reading, U.K. Dr. Antoniou has extensive experience in the private tourism industry that spans several decades as well as professional experience in real estate development.

His research interests include managerial practices in International Business with a focus on Southeastern Europe, and especially the Economics of corruption. Dr. Antoniou is an active lecturer across Southern Europe and the Mediterranean. He also holds the position of Academic Director of Athens Metropolitan College.