Gabriella Solaini
Business Development / Industrial Cooperation
Aris Melas
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
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Gabriella Solaini
Business Development / Industrial Cooperation

Gabriella joined the EFA Group at the end of 2004 as Project Manager within the company's  Business Desk Team, actively participating in the management and the implementation of EFA’s National Industry Support Projects in several countries around the world.

Working in close contact with local Government Authorities, Aerospace and Defence Associations and related enterprises, Gabriella has developed an extensive experience and knowledge on Defence industries’ capabilities and requirements as well as on IP/offset programmes analysis.

Gabriella is a versatile professional with 20 years of experience in the Defence sector and with a wide international network. Her main activity is supporting companies in identifying new business opportunities on a global scale and in making the right connections in order to create new international strategic partnerships and export channels.

Gabriella is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, “Sapienza” University of Rome and holds a Master's Degree in Dentistry. Gabriella is member of the Association of Medical Doctors of the Province of Rome (OMCEO).

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Aris Melas
Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Aris is currently the Chief Operating Officer in Epicos, responsible for the daily operation of the company. Aris joined European Finance Associates (EFA) LTD in 2006 and since then he is responsible for Program Management and Monitoring of Offsets Program on behalf of international partners.

Before joining EFA Aris has been working for INTRACOM S.A. Defense Programs Division / INTRACOM DEFENSE ELECTRONICS as a Senior Professional, being responsible for the preparation of proposals, Non-Disclosure agreements, cooperation agreements, and contracts for domestic and International clients. Additionally, he was responsible for the Division’s communications activities (participation and preparation of company’s presence in relevant exhibitions, preparation of presentations to customers/partners, press releases, website’s content creation, brochures creation, etc.).