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He was born in Volos. He studied journalism at the University of Urbino in Italy. At the same time, he entered the media in 1988 and from that moment he works continuously at TV, Radio, Papers and in 2001 he published his own magazine “wish”. The last nine years he’ s the GM of “Thessalian Radio Television” in Central Greece.
Stelios D. Sarantis was born in 1990, lives in Trikala and is married and father of two children. In 2013 he graduated from the School of Chemical Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens. In 2014 he served his military service as a Reserve Officer of the Artillery and in 2015 he was discharged as a Reserve Second Lieutenant. In 2018 he obtained his Master’s Degree (MSc) in Food Science and Technology from The Ohio State University, USA. Since 2024 he has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of HELLENIC DAIRIES S.A. Since 2022 he has been a member of the board of the Association of Industries of Thessaly and Central Greece. He speaks English, German and Romanian. He is also a member of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and the Technical Chamber of Greece.
Dr. Kyriakos Pozrikidis is a graduate of the School of Economics of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a post-graduate degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Macedonia. He has authored books regarding Exhibiting Marketing and has published numerous articles regarding his scientific and research interests on several scientific journals and congresses. He has served as a member of the Board and as President of the European Tourism Trade Fairs Association. He is a member of the Board of the Global Association of Exhibition Organizers (Union des Foires Internationals). He served as the president of the Central European Fairs Alliance – CEFA. He is a certified member of the International Association of Professional Exhibition Organisers (IAEM). He is Vice-President of the Greek Exhibition Industry Association (SOKEE). He currently serves as CEO of TIF-HELEXPO, the national exhibition agency.
Ismini Papakirillou is the Chief Executive Officer of Hellenic Development Bank, a position she holds since February 2024. Previously she worked for the European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the European Investment Bank Group, covering European Commission mandates across a range of different thematics. From 2010 to 2019 she worked for the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private investing arm of the World Bank, handling direct investments across a range of financial instruments, sectors and geographies. Prior to IFC she worked for three years as a portfolio manager for Global Tactical Asset Allocation strategies at APG Investments, one of the largest institutional investors in Europe. She has also worked in Paris and Athens covering investments in industry and private equity.
She has degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the London School of Economics (LSE).
Nikolaos Gousios was born in Larissa and is a graduate of the Department of Folk and Traditional Music at the Technological Educational Institute of Epirus. Since the age of 18, he has been professionally engaged in agriculture, with main crops including industrial tomatoes, pulses, cereals, and cotton.
He has extensive experience in primary production and in-depth knowledge of the challenges faced by Greek agriculture. At the same time, he is in the process of establishing a livestock unit, aiming to expand the productive base and strengthen the local economy.
As President of the Cooperative, his goal is to promote sustainable development through collective action, transparency, and innovation, with a primary focus on improving members’ income and quality of life. He envisions the creation of a modern, outward-looking, and robust cooperative model that supports both new and experienced producers, while fostering local development, innovation, and the preservation of tradition.
Ioanna-Alexandra Saitis was born and raised in Larissa, Greece. She holds a degree in Business Administration from the Athens University of Economics and Business and
an MBA in Finance from SDA Bocconi University in Milan. Her professional journey began at Unilever-Elais in Athens, followed by leadership roles in prominent companies within the agro-food sector. With her family’s legacy in the industry as a source of both knowledge and inspiration, she developed strong expertise in Sales, Marketing, and Financial Management. This path led her to Intercomm Foods SA, where her vision and commitment to excellence brought her to the position of Chief Executive Officer. She also remains a shareholder in export-oriented agro-food enterprises that actively contribute to the Greek economy.
Her leadership has been recognized with notable distinctions, including the Entrepreneurship Excellence Award from AUEB in 2018 and her inclusion in Fortune Greece’s “Most Powerful Women in Business” in 2020. Beyond her executive role, she participates actively in professional associations, underlining her dedication to innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. This dedication is further reflected in her belief that “Every success is rooted in teamwork. By encouraging a collaborative spirit, everyone can achieve more together, reach shared goals, and turn new ideas into reality while driving innovation.”
Alexandros Papachatzis is Professor of “Arboriculture” and, since September 2023, the Head of the Department of Agriculture – Agrotechnology of the University of Thessaly.
He is a graduate of the Higher School of Agriculture of Athens (Agricultural University of Athens), majoring in Plant Science (MSc.). He holds the first Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in “Agricultural Management” and the second Doctoral Degree in “Arboriculture”.
Former member of the Scientific Council of the “HELLENIC AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION – DIMITRA, (ELGO – DIMITRA)”, of the Ministry of Rural Development & Food (MINAGRIC).
Also, former member of the Board of Directors of the International “Circular Economy & Climate Change Institute.
Founder and Director of the Institutional Laboratory of “Horticulture & Soil Resources, HORTLAB”.
His Research Activity and the Provision of Agricultural Advisors, from European and National Research Programs that he Coordinated/Coordinates and Directs, exceeds over 7 million euros!
In his professional activity in the private sector, he was an Administrator in Agricultural Companies with nationwide and international activity with “crop restructuring” programs in third countries, as well as Chairman and CEO in a Multinational Commercial and Industrial Company (Société Anonyme) with Cotton Ginning Plant.
Vasileios Moraitis is Operations Manager at “APOSTEIROSI S.A.”, with extensive experience in hazardous waste management and the implementation of circular economy solutions. He serves as Treasurer of the Association of Industries of Thessaly and Central Greece (AITCG) and is coordinator of the Working Group on “Sustainable Development, Competitiveness and Start-ups” He studied Physics and holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from Imperial College London, an MBA, as well as a MicroMaster in Supply Chain Management from MITx. He is a licensed environmental consultant by the Ministry of Environment and a certified Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (ADR – member of PSSAMEE). His professional career focuses on bridging industry and the environment, with the aim of promoting circular economy practices and supporting the green transition.
Prof. Nicholas Dercas
President of Thessaly Water Management Organization (TWMO)
Agricultural University of Athens, Natural Resources Management and Agricultural Engineering Department.
Professor Nicholas DERCAS, is the President of Thessaly Water Management Organization (TWMO), Director of Agricultural Hydraulics Laboratory of Agricultural University of Athens. He was Vice-Rector of Academic and Administrative Affairs of Agricultural University of Athens (2019-2022) and Head of Natural Resources Management and Agricultural Engineering Department (2013-2017)
UNIVERSITY STUDIES
He is an Agricultural Engineer (AUA), a Hydraulic Engineer (S.Sp. Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse / France), and a Civil Engineer (National Technical University of Athens). He holds a Master of Science/DEA (University of Montpellier II) and a PhD in Hydraulic Engineering (University of Montpellier II / France).
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
His research interests cover the area of applied agricultural hydraulics, irrigation systems and management, water distribution networks, water resources management, crop water requirements, biomass and energy crops. He has participated in several international and national research projects.
His research work was published in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences. He is a reviewer of international scientific journals and research proposals. He is a member of the French Academy of Water.