Stavros Theocharis is Head of AI & Innovation at Squaredev, leading innovation strategy and overseeing AI and R&D activities across QnR Group. He translates research into scalable, trustworthy solutions, with expertise in Generative and Agentic AI, Explainable AI, and Time Series Intelligence. He has led multidisciplinary teams and AI initiatives for European institutions, national ministries, and enterprise clients. He builds partnerships with universities and businesses across Europe and develops a portfolio of research and innovation proposals across diverse domains. With a background in economics, data science, and financial analytics, he connects research, engineering, and business strategy to drive innovation and deliver measurable impact.