Theodore Varelas is the Director of Strategic Initiative at the Digital Security and Identification Business Line within the Connected Secured Solution Division at Infineon Technologies.

In this role, he is responsible for identifying and exploring emerging technology and business venture opportunities. One of his areas of interest is securing the circular economy.

Prior to this role, he held product marketing and management positions within the automotive and security controller lines of business at Infineon.

Before joining Infineon in 2012, he held various business development and general management positions. He has more than 30 years of experience in the semiconductor industry.

Theodore Varelas is an INSEAD Alumni and holds a degree of Master of Engineering from Carleton University, in Ottawa, Canada, and a diploma of engineering from the University of Patras, Greece.

Theodore Varelas was one of the founding members of the Hellenic Semiconductor Industry Association.