The team that makes independence real
Meet the founders
Marios Vogiatzis
Marios Vogiatzis is a leading Greek expert in behaviour analysis and non-verbal communication whose training programmes, assessment methods and services are internationally certified under ISO 17024.
He has over 30 years of experience in business in Greece, Middle East, and Europe, always in positions of high responsibility.
He helps leaders, managers and teams analyse behaviours, decode signals, prevent conflicts and improve decision-making.
His scientific yet human approach delivers measurable change, reducing risk in hiring, security, negotiations and leadership while offering calm, structured problem-solving for organisations.
Giorgios Bouronikos
Giorgios Bouronikos holds a Master of Arts in Social and Political Sciences from University of Lausanne, a Master of Science in Communication, Behaviour and Credibility Analysis from Manchester Metropolitan University, a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations from University of Birmingham, and a Certificate in Higher Education Teaching from Harvard University. Currently pursuing PhD research in linguistics, behavioural analysis, and psychology, he combines academic excellence with advanced expertise in ethics, human behaviour, credibility assessment, and professional education.
With more than 35 years of international experience, Giorgios is actively engaged as Senior Lecturer at the University of Champagne Ardennes, COO & Pedagogical Director of the International Institute for Research & Human Development, and Lead Trainer for Paul Ekman International. His work focuses on emotional intelligence, credibility evaluation, psychosociology, governance, ethics, behavioural analysis, leadership development, and ISO-aligned competence frameworks. Across academic, institutional, and corporate environments, he is recognised for integrating ethical oversight with innovative and human-centred learning methodologies.
At Validitas, Giorgios contributes a unique combination of academic leadership, behavioural science expertise, and international certification governance. His extensive experience in ethical compliance, competence evaluation, and human development reinforces Validitas’ commitment to delivering internationally credible ISO 17024 certification systems grounded in integrity, professionalism, and sustainable impact
Our directors
Theodora Bouronikou
Director
Theodora Bouronikou is an academic researcher and behavioural analysis expert specialising in communication, credibility assessment and human behaviour. She is currently undertaking PhD research at Manchester Metropolitan University, focusing on jealousy indicators through verbal and non-verbal behavioural responses.
As Director of Operations at Validitas, she connects academic research, behavioural analysis and coaching experience with the principles of ISO/IEC 17024 certification. Her background includes advanced studies in communication behaviour, investigative interviewing, emotional intelligence, ethics in artificial intelligence, and higher education teaching through Harvard University.
She brings an evidence-based, people-focused approach to strengthening professional competence, credibility and internationally recognised certification standards.
Toufik Dakhia
Director
Toufik Dakhia is an Industrial Engineer and Master Black Belt in Six Sigma, as well as a graduate of the MBA Core Curriculum. His career uniquely combines academic excellence with over three decades of international operational leadership. He has also served as an adjunct senior lecturer at the University of Luxembourg, where he contributed to advanced professional education in Lean Management. At the Learning Factory of Luxembourg, he focused on advancing education in Lean Six Sigma and Energy Efficiency, reinforcing his long-standing commitment to knowledge transfer, executive development, and applied industrial learning.
Throughout his career, Toufik has guided organizations across Europe, Africa, and Australia through complex Lean and Six Sigma transformation programs within the manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries. His expertise encompasses Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, DFSS, Robust Engineering, TPM, and Change Management. Additionally, his mentoring experience has enabled nearly 140 professionals to achieve certification from Green Belt to Master Black Belt level.
At Validitas, Toufik adds exceptional value through his unique ability to bridge international certification standards with real operational excellence. His extensive teaching background, combined with hands-on transformation expertise and innovative simulation-based learning systems, strengthens Validitas’ mission to deliver globally recognized ISO 17024 certification programs built on competence, credibility, and measurable industry impact.
Ana Gamero
Director
Ana Gamero is a dynamic professional specialising in learning & development, talent management, and certification within the ISO 17024 framework. With over 25 years of international experience in life insurance, financial services, and fiduciary sectors, she excels in operational discipline and stakeholder coordination.
Ana’s expertise includes HR projects, recruitment, onboarding, and employer branding, as well as client identification and risk mitigation related to financial crimes. Her ability to analyse client files and present insights to senior management makes her a trusted advisor.
As a professional certified coach specialising in neuroscience, Ana combines a business-orientated mindset with a human-centred approach, aligning competence frameworks with organisational needs to enhance credibility and drive results.