Yianni Spanos

As Vice President – Sustainability at Expo City Dubai, Dr Spanos oversees all the Sustainability department’s activities, including implementation of new initiatives, reporting and safeguarding the quality of the living environment, with a broader focus on sustainability certifications and decarbonisation. Dr Spanos’ leadership is integral to Expo City’s role as the UAE’s first Green Innovation District, combining his technical expertise with high-level strategic insights to ensure the District’s environmental mission remains on track. A strategy and sustainability leader with more than 20 years’ experience in energy transition, climate change and sustainable strategies for major projects, Dr Spanos is known for his ability to develop and deliver advanced solutions that recognise the interconnectedness of different programmes, align technical delivery to budgets, and support stakeholder communication and engagement on sustainability. He has provided consultancy and advisory services fo