Dr. Efthymios Lytras has been working at EYDAP for 33 consecutive years and currently holds the position of Deputy Director of Corporate Strategy and Innovation. He holds a degree in Chemistry and a PhD in Metallurgy Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens. He has extensive experience in quality control and water and wastewater treatment as a head of chemical laboratories, quality management systems and environmental technology and has over 50 conference presentations and publications in scientific journals. He has represented EYDAP in numerous research proposal submissions and management of European Union research projects. His knowledge and experience include the management of regulatory issues related to water, wastewater and energy as well as the establishment and management of corporate strategy assessment and implementation tools. He represents EYDAP in its participation in national and international networks of water supply and sewage companies and is the main manager of EYDAP’s relations with RAAEY. Furthermore, he is one of the oldest lead assessors of the National Accreditation System for over 20 years.