Dimitris Lazarou is the Head of Communications & Stakeholder Relations of the Archimedes Research Unit in AI, Data Sciences, and Algorithms of the Athena Research Center, Greece. He specializes in the dissemination and exploitation of research projects, science communication, and partnerships with industry.

Previously, he held management positions in digital communications, digital marketing, and corporate branding at EFG Eurobank, Pet City Group, Spot Thompson Athens (also known as Spot JWT Athens and Wunderman Thompson) and Enzyme marketing agency in Athens. He has also worked for a travel-tech startup in Bucharest, Romania, with sales operations in three countries: Romania, Italy, and Spain.

Dimitris holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Warwick, UK, and a master's degree in Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK. In addition to this, he serves as a Board Member of the Hellenic Alumni Association of the London School of Economics for the period 2024–2026.