Honor Society® member
Dimitrios Zarras
Portfolio Performance & Risk Management Supervisor at MORE (Motor Oil Renewable Energy)
- MEng Electrical & Computer Engineering (National Technical University of Athens), MSc Engineering Project Management (University of Strathclyde), MBA(c) (Imperial Business School)
- Class of 2020
- Eleusis, Greece
Member since February 2026
About
◾ Over 7 years of distinguished experience in the Clean Energy sector, with consistent high-performance accomplishments. Results-driven, putting team & company gains first, thriving on enhancing team capabilities & delivering unrelenting business success.
◾ Holding a MEng (Summa Cum Laude, 9.42/10) in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (GR) and a MSc (with Distinction) in Engineering Project Management from the University of Strathclyde (UK), having received multiple awards for outstanding academic performance. Imperial MBA & CFI FMVA candidate.
◾ Currently holding the role of Portfolio Performance & Risk Management Supervisor at MORE (Motor Oil Renewable Energy), a leading company in the renewables sector in Greece, working on Asset Management and Risk optimization of an operating Portfolio of ~900MW Wind, Solar PV and BESS. Previously held senior Asset Management and O&M renewable engineering roles at MORE & other companies, having also worked on research projects for green Hydrogen novel grid applications.
◾ Have published two (2) scientific publications in international conferences.
◾ Professional member of IEEE, CIGRE, Association for Project Management (APM), Hellenic Wind Energy Association & Technical Chamber of Greece.
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Committed to excellence, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional results. Consistently approaching my team's & my own work with a proactive & results-oriented mindset, setting ambitious goals & maintaining unwavering self-motivation. By steadily setting a high bar for myself, I strive to promote a culture for proficiency that inspires & motivates others. Relentless pursuer of continuous self-improvement. Thirsty learner, constantly seeking to broaden my skillset & knowledge.
Academically accomplished:
◆ International distinction in 2020 by IEEE PES (Power & Energy Society), as one of the world's five (5) highest performing Master's graduates (academically, professionally & voluntarily) in the Power & Energy field globally.
◆ Graduated 1st (highest overall GPA: 9.42/10) in the Energy direction of the Electrical & Computer Engineering dpt. at the National Technical University of Athens.
◆ Completed my MSc in Engineering PM at the University of Strathclyde with Distinction, being the only graduate to finish it in 2/3 of its time.
◆ Imperial Business School MBA "Imperial Excellence Scholarship" 2026 only recipient.
"Look back and thank God, look forward and trust God."
Education
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Imperial Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2026 – Present
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University of Strathclyde
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering Project Management
2022 – 2024
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National Technical University of Athens
Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical and Computer Engineering
2015 – 2020
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1st High School of Eleusis - "Aristoteleio"
High School Diploma - Technology Direction
2012 – 2015
Honors and awards
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Imperial Excellence Scholarship
2026 sole worldwide recipient. Awarded to applicants who demonstrate exceptional all-round excellence, and whose achievements embody the qualities, potential, and passion that align with the values of the Business School.
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2020 "Professor Georgios Kontaxis" Award
Recipient of the 2020 "Professor Georgios Kontaxis" Award, for graduating with the highest GPA in the Energy specialisation (9.42/10) of Class 2020 ECE NTUA students. Award included a honorary plaque and €1,000 grant.
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2020 "IEEE PES Outstanding Student Scholarship"
One of the five (5) recipients globally. Destined for ECE Masters' students who are IEEE PES Student Members with >90% GPA in the Power & Energy field and demonstrate all-round excellence & leadership in academic, professional and voluntary activities.
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1st Place at the National Competition of Electrical Engineering students (ECESCON 9)
Leader of the winning team Brainy Fools (team of 5). We managed to implement our project "BlindGuide" during the two days of the competition and win, amongst a pool of other Electrical Engineering student teams from all across Greece.
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Highest Access Grade Award by Hellenic Petroleum
Award and money prize (€3,000 + tech equipment) by Hellenic Petroleum Group of Companies for my admission to the school of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and the highest access grade (19.2/20).
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Honorary Award by the President of the Hellenic Republic & Eurobank
Honorary plaque by the President of the Hellenic Republic (Mr. Prokopis Pavlopoulos) & Eurobank for achieving the highest access grade in Western Attica, during the Nationwide University Entrance Examination of 2015.
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Honorary Award by the Municipality of Eleusis
Honorary Award by the Municipality of Eleusis for the highest access grade in the Nationwide University Entrance Examination of 2015 in the city.
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Excellence Money Prize by the Union of Retired Greek Army Officers
Money prize (500€) by the Union of Retired Greek Army Officers for excellence (19.6/20) achieved in the final (3rd) year class of High School.
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Honorary Award and Money Prize by Eurobank
Award and money prize (800€) by Eurobank EFG Group, in terms of the "The Great Moment for Education" program, for achieving the highest access grade in High School (1st High School of Eleusis) and in Western Attica, during the Panhellenic Examinations.
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Honors for Top Performance
Honors received by the school for the highest performance on each year of High-School studies (2012-2015).
Goals and interests
- Career goal
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zarrasdimitrios/
My intended career path builds on my 7+ years of experience across renewable energy operations, portfolio performance and risk management, where I have progressed into a leadership role within Motor Oil Renewable Energy (MORE). In the future, I aim to transition into strategic positions. focusing on corporate strategy, sustainable investments and the expansion of renewables portfolios across SE Europe. This path leverages demonstrated strengths in risk optimization, strategic initiatives, financial/technical analysis and cross‑functional leadership and a proven track record of delivering high‑impact portfolio improvements.
- Graduate school interests
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zarrasdimitrios/
My graduate‑level interests center on the intersection of sustainability, corporate strategy, finance and innovation; areas that directly support my ambition to bridge deep technical expertise in renewable energy with high‑level strategic leadership. The MBA at Imperial Business School aligns precisely with these objectives due to its strong emphasis on cleantech, net‑zero strategy, technology‑driven innovation, global finance and data‑informed leadership.
I am particularly motivated to explore modules related to corporate finance, global strategy, technology and innovation management and sustainability leadership, which will equip me to evaluate renewable‑energy investments, lead strategic growth initiatives and guide organizations through the complexities of the energy transition., reinforced by the program’s analytical rigor and its emphasis on innovation and impact.
My academic background, including top performance in the Energy and Power Systems specialization and recognition through the prestigious IEEE PES Outstanding Student Scholarship and Imperial Excellence Scholarship, further shapes my interest in integrating technical and managerial competencies to advance global sustainability goals.- Outside the classroom
Bodybuilding (2015-Present), Travelling, MORE Football Team, Motor Oil running team (running yearly at Athens Authentic Marathon & Greece Race for the Cure), Motor Oil blood donor team, Taekwondo Black-Belt (2008-2014), Track & Field (2006-2012), Guitar Playing (2011-2012).
Experience
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Portfolio Performance & Risk Management Supervisor
MORE (Motor Oil Renewable Energy)
Feb 2025 – Feb 2026
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Senior Asset Management Analyst
MORE (Motor Oil Renewable Energy)
Aug 2024 – Feb 2025
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Portfolio Management Analyst
MORE (Motor Oil Renewable Energy)
Aug 2023 – Feb 2025
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Expert Consultant
GLG
Mar 2023 – Feb 2026
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Researcher - Kythnos Smart Island Project
SIEMENS
Oct 2021 – Feb 2022
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Renewables Operations Engineer
MORE (Motor Oil Renewable Energy)
May 2021 – Aug 2023
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Helicopter Inspection & Maintenance Dpt.
Hellenic Army
Oct 2020 – Jun 2021
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Researcher (novel Hydrogen Storage grid applications)
National Technical University of Athens
Sep 2019 – Oct 2020
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Electrical Engineer
Eunice Energy Group (EEG)
Apr 2019 – Nov 2019
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Project Support Engineer
HELLENiQ Energy
Jun 2018 – Jul 2018
Volunteering
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Blood Donor
Greek Ministry of Health
Jun 2020 – Mar 2026
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Volunteer
2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture
Jan 2020 – Feb 2020
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Co-Founder & Volunteer
IEEE PES NTUA
Jan 2019 – Oct 2020
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Columnist Electrical Engineer
Envinow.gr
Oct 2018 – Nov 2020
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Social Media Coordinator
GreenTech Challenge by ESU NTUA
Aug 2018 – Dec 2018
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Bone Marrow Donor
ELPIDA Association
Mar 2018 – Mar 2026
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Social Media Coordinator
Hult Prize Foundation
Nov 2017 – Jan 2018
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NTUA ECE Students' Facebook Group Administrator (Class of 2015), Flows E & Z Group Administrator
National Technical University of Athens
Oct 2015 – Jun 2020
Languages
- Greek Advanced
- German Fluent
- English (US) Advanced
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