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George Zalidis is an Emeritus Professor at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where he previously served as Professor of Soil Pollution and Degradation and Director of the Laboratories of Applied Soil Science and Remote Sensing, Spectroscopy and GIS. He holds a degree in Agriculture and a PhD in Soil Science from Aristotle University, and completed post-doctoral research in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University. Since 2007, he has been Director of the Interbalkan Environment Center (i-BEC).
His research focuses on Earth Observation (EO) data and services supporting GEO Social Benefit Areas and the UN SDGs, including spectral monitoring of agricultural and natural ecosystems, NEXUS-based environmental management, and circular-economy applications such as carbon-footprint protocols.
He has coordinated more than 150 national and European projects, published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, authored books and reports, served on international committees, and supervised numerous doctoral theses in Greece and the United States.
- Geo Routes Institute | President of the BoD
- Balkans & Black Sea Forum | Chair
- AgriBusiness Forum | Chair
- Gnomon Performance | CEO
Giannis is a forward-thinking, inspirational and results-oriented executive focusing on generating growth, transforming organizations and achieving excellence across businesses, institutional and public sectors. In his career, he has served as a Planning, Product, General Manager and CEO of Greek and multinational firms.
Giannis has been the founder and currently serves as President of the BoD at Geo Routes Institute, Chair of the Balkans & Black Sea Forum & AgriBusiness Forum and CEO of the leading event-destination management company Gnomon Performance.
He has repeatedly designed and led large-scale intercontinental projects, he has served as BoD member of the Association of Chief Executive Officers, fm. VP of the Society of Incentive Travel Executives, member of the Confederation Europeenne de Cadres, the Meeting Professionals International, the UN Global Compact and other relevant international organizations.
In his career, he has demonstrated excellent skills in cross-cultural and cross-sectoral negotiations, policy strategies, and Below the Line (BTL) communication, as a result of his broad experience in multiple countries around the globe.
Giannis has a financial background in banking management. He speaks Greek (mother tongue), English, and French.