The Company

Water and energy define the resilience of modern infrastructure. SYCHEM brings them together through advanced engineering, in-house manufacturing, and long-term operational expertise.

SYCHEM is an innovative, high-tech company specializing in water and wastewater treatment, energy efficiency, biogas production, and corrosion protection. Guided by a clear vision to deliver sustainable, reliable, and effective solutions, the company focuses on the Water–Energy Nexus, combining advanced engineering with environmental responsibility.

SYCHEM has grown into one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of desalination and ultrafiltration units and ranks among the top 20 desalination companies worldwide, with active projects in 36 countries.

The company stands out for managing every critical stage of a project in-house, from engineering and procurement to construction, operation, and long-term performance.

The same integrated approach extends to operation and maintenance. System performance is monitored against defined KPIs, while energy consumption is continuously tracked, assessed, and optimized. Predictive maintenance forms an integral part of this operating framework, helping ensure reliability, efficiency, and long-term value.

SYCHEM’s unified model enables faster project delivery while maintaining the technical precision and scientific rigor required for complex water and energy infrastructure.

When timelines are demanding and specifications must be met with accuracy, the combination of engineering expertise and construction execution under one roof becomes a decisive advantage.

For public entities, this approach supports regulatory compliance and uninterrupted water supply. For industrial operators, it safeguards production through stable, cost-predictable systems. For EPC contractors and infrastructure investors, it provides a partner with the technical depth, manufacturing capacity, and operational track record to support a project from design to long-term performance.

Infrastructure commissioned today will be judged by how reliably it performs decades from now. That is the standard SYCHEM designs for.

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Engineering is where every project begins.
Accountability carries it forward.

SYCHEM takes responsibility for the full lifecycle of the systems it builds, from the first design decision to years of daily operation, through a single, integrated framework. This creates clear ownership, consistent execution, and direct accountability when performance matters most.

That accountability is built around measurable outcomes. Contracts are structured around defined performance targets, which are continuously monitored and assessed against real operational data. Risk is managed through advanced systems designed from the ground up to prevent inefficiencies, deferred maintenance, and integration failures that can reduce infrastructure value over time.

The same principle applies to sustainability. By treating water and energy as an interconnected system, SYCHEM improves efficiency and reduces environmental footprint. With performance continuously monitored, sustainability becomes part of the system’s daily operation, reflected in measurable efficiency gains and long-term environmental value.

Bringing together decades of specialized engineering experience and strategic insight to deliver sustainable, world-class water & energy infrastructure.

Dr.-Ing Alexandros
Yfantis

Chairman & CEO

  • Founded and leads the SYCHEM Group of companies.
  • PhD Chemical Engineer; graduated from NTUA (Greece) in 1996 and Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus (Germany) 
in 2000.
  • Extensive experience in water & wastewater treatment systems, cathodic protection and energy saving; author of 60+ scientific publications.
  • Recognized with national and international awards; selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur in 2016.

Dr. Nikos
Yfantis

Vice Chairman, CTO
& WT BU Director

  • Member of SYCHEM since its foundation and Technical Director since 2009.
  • PhD Chemical Engineer (NTUA Greece) specialized in desalination and water treatment overall.
  • Extensive experience in desalination, water & wastewater treatment systems.
  • Board member of SYCHEM S.A. since 2008.
  • Leads Water & Wastewater projects, production, O&M and R&D.

Giorgos
Karavelakis

Chief Operations Officer

  • Joined SYCHEM in 2004; Commercial Director since 2012.
  • Graduate of the Marketing and Business Communication Department, Athens
  • Leads procurement strategy, supplier management and purchasing operations.
  • Strong experience in cost control, commercial KPIs and supply chain performance.
  • Responsible for vendor contracts, material savings and cross-functional coordination.

Apostolos
Tsitos

Finance Director

  • Joined SYCHEM in 2015.
  • MBA holder with extensive multicompany management experience.
  • Senior finance and administration executive.
  • Extensive experience in finance, accounting and business planning.
  • Strong background in HR, procurement, internal controls and operations.

George
Koukis

Deputy Finance Director

  • Joined SYCHEM in 2026.
  • MBA holder.
  • Senior finance executive with CFO and finance leadership experience.
  • Strong expertise in IFRS, US GAAP, budgeting, reporting and cash flow management.
  • International experience with a strong focus on digital finance tools.

Panagiotis
Livanos

Technical and O&M Director

  • Joined SYCHEM in 2007.
  • Licensed Electrical Engineer with strong expertise in plant commissioning and operations.
  • Head of SYCHEM & Technical Department since 2011.
  • Project Manager for major desalination and water treatment projects.
  • Led commissioning and start-up projects in more than 10 countries, including Greece, Cyprus, Oman, Algeria, Ghana and Morocco.

Notis
Ellinakis

Factory Crete Director

  • Joined SYCHEM in 2006 as Factory Manager.
  • Licensed Electrical Engineer with strong experience in design and construction.
  • Responsible for Water treatment projects and plant construction.
  • Former Head of SYCHEM Technical Support in Crete.

Giorgos
Kotsiovelos

Energy BU Director

  • Joined SYCHEM in 2015.
  • Mechanical Engineering graduate NTUA Greece.
  • Former General Manager of SYCHEM Cyprus.
  • Over 20 years of experience in HVAC, Geo-exchange, energy efficiency, BMS projects and cogeneration plants.
  • Extensive background in engineering design, procurement, commercial management and construction supervision. Earlier experience in academic teaching, R&D and building energy systems.

Isaak
Panteliadis

Cathodic Protection
BU Director

  • Joined SYNCOR (SYCHEM Group) in 2007.
  • Mechanical Engineer graduate NTUA Greece.
  • Extensive experience in cathodic protection systems since 1996, in engineering, international sales and business development.
  • Led the company’s restructuring, expansion into new markets and implementation of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
  • Strong background in production cost control, pricing, inventory management and gross margin improvement.

Dr. Triantafyllia
Angelakopoulou

Business Development &
Regulatory Affairs Director

  • Joined SYCHEM in 2013.
  • Chemical Engineer; PhD from NTUA.
  • Strong experience in renewable energy, biofuels and biomass projects.
  • Background in environmental studies, permitting and project development.
  • Research and academic experience in materials science and laboratory work.

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