George Papadiamantopoulos (CAS’93)

George graduated from BU with BA in Economics and a Minor in Business Administration in 1993. He spent his first semester as a junior at the American University of Paris. He attended City University London, Optometry course in 1992. He received Dispensing Optics degree from the City and Islington College London in 1996, becoming a member of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians in 1996.

George is the owner and CEO of the Optical-Papadiamantopoulos Group of companies since 1999, including:

• Optical-Papadiamantopoulos high-end optician retail stores with over 103 years of history. 11 stores in Greece.
• Sunwear specialty retail stores with sunglasses and accessories suited for Greek conditions and outdoor activities. 4 Stores in Athens and Thessaloniki.
• Greek Handcrafted Eyewear. Stores and corners Concept with designed and manufactured eyewear 100% in Greece.
• Optical Direct. The largest Greek e-shop specializing in contact lenses.
• Glassroom. A wholesale company specializing in the distribution and representation of high-end eyewear brands in Greece and Cyprus. Brands include DITA, Cutler and Gross, Moscot, Morel, and Waiting for the Sun.