Panos Lymperopoulos

Manager at KPMG

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Panos is a Manager at KPMG Greece, specializing in Innovation Advisory and Research & Development “R&D” Tax Relief, having worked on R&D Tax Relief engagements with companies which have claimed tax relief on R&D projects in the Rural and Agrifood sectors.

Panos has completed tertiary studies in Mechanical Engineering and Finance in Greece, the US and the UK, coupled with professional certifications in Leadership, Project Management, Negotiations Mastery & ESG Transformation.

Theodore Deligiannakis

DQS Hellas – Legal Advisor – DLW Law – Lawyer – Hellascert

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Theo Deligiannakis is a half Dutch / half Greek, Dutch educated Lawyer admitted to the Athens Bar Association and the legal advisor of the Certification Body DQS Hellas Ltd.

His legal expertise focuses on European Union Law, legal compliance and standardization covering a variety of industries. Theo is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Association of the Greek Manufacturers of Packaging & Materials (AGMPM) and the President of the Ethics Committee of the Hellenic Association of Accredited Certification Bodies (HellasCert).

He holds a Bachelor degree (LL.B) in Dutch law from Leiden University and a Master’s degree (LL.M) in EU law and EU competition law from the same university.

Rannia Savvaki

Senior Economic Policy Officer – Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Greece

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Rannia Savvaki is an experienced professional in trade relations and cross-sector partnerships, with expertise in business-to-business, public-private, and government-to-government collaboration. She specializes in triple helix innovation platforms connecting private sector, public institutions, and research stakeholders.

Her work spans agriculture value chain networks, business education and training facilitation, labour market needs assessment, and competency-based program development. With a strong background in academic and applied research, she has also represented Dutch Higher Education internationally at trade fairs.

Rania has lived and worked in Greece, the UK, Egypt, the Netherlands, and Tanzania, bringing a truly international perspective to her work.

Dimitris Kouzelis

European Patent Attorney – Managing Partner, Intellex

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Dr. Dimitris Kouzelis is a European Patent Attorney and the Managing Partner of Intellex, the only consultancy firm in Greece, the Balkans, and the Eastern Mediterranean dedicated exclusively to Intellectual Property—and particularly to patents.

He spent 30 years at the European Patent Office (EPO), serving the last 15 years as Director. In this capacity, he worked extensively with national IP authorities worldwide, including in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Brazil, supporting the establishment and modernisation of their patent systems.

In 2018, he founded and has since chaired the Intellectual Property Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce – Greece, a policy-oriented think tank that identifies systemic challenges and proposes reforms to the Greek Government and relevant organisations (OBI, OPI, Trademarks Office, etc.).

In his current role at Intellex, Dr. Kouzelis advises startups and SMEs on the drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent applications before the EPO and other major patent offices, including the USPTO, JPO, and CIPO. He also serves as an expert in litigation, particularly in patent disputes before Greek courts.

He holds a PhD in Fluid Mechanics from École Centrale Paris and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Athens (EKPA). He is fluent in English, French, Greek, and Dutch, with working knowledge of German, Italian, and Spanish.

Vassilis Kotoulas

Head Of Local Barley Operations HEINEKEN

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Dr. Vassilis Kotoulas has been serving as Head of the Contract Farming Program at Athenian Brewery since 2016, contributing to the development of a broad network across the agricultural sector and supporting collaborations with Universities and research initiatives.
Throughout his academic and professional career, he has been actively involved in numerous European and nationally funded research projects. Between 2005 and 2013, he collaborated extensively with the Agricultural University of Athens, contributing to applied research and knowledge transfer activities. He also worked with the Benaki Phytopathological Institute (2011–2012), gaining valuable experience in plant health, crop protection, and integrated management practices.
From 2010 to 2013, he worked as a Trainer at the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, providing seminars and technical training programs for adults. In 2013, he joined Athenian Brewery as Scientific Coordinator of the local barley sourcing program.
He is co-author of numerous scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to the advancement of agronomic research and its practical application within the agricultural sector.

Elena Koukouna

Senior Consultant at Mérieux NutriSciences | Blonk

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Elena Koukouna is a Senior Sustainability Consultant and Industrial Ecologist with over a decade of expertise supporting multinational food and feed companies in embedding sustainability at the core of their business strategy. Specializing in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), she brings advanced analytical capabilities and systems thinking to complex agri-food value chains.

She works as a Senior Consultant at Mérieux NutriSciences | Blonk, the Netherlands, for over 11 years, where she consults food industry leaders and EU associations on quantifying their environmental performance. Having recently relocated to Greece, she now works actively between two countries, bridging international expertise with local implementation. Through her collaboration with the Greek start-up Smart Agro Hub SA, she has gained deeper insight into the local market landscape, its specific needs, challenges, and emerging opportunities for sustainable growth.

Through her work with multinational organizations and innovative SMEs alongside peer-reviewed scientific publications and international speaking engagements, Elena is aiming for enabling systems’ transition. Lastly, she has a genuine passion for the fields of regenerative agriculture and permaculture.

Georgina Vompiri

Founder of VIOSYS

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‘Georgina is the founder and “realistic dreamer” of VIOSYS, an advanced consultancy transforming sustainability into a strategic competitive advantage. As a Systemic Sustainability & CE Strategist, she possesses a unique multidisciplinary foundation: a Civil Engineering (MEng) from Greece, a Professional Doctorate (PDEng) from the Netherlands, and Business Management & Entrepreneurship from ESADE Business School in Spain. This blend allows her to bridge the gap between engineering precision and strategic foresight.

With 15 years of experience managing complex transition projects in the Netherlands and internationally, she returned to Greece to foster cross-border synergies and resilient ecosystems. Her leadership is defined by Systems Thinking and “Local-DNA Analysis,” a methodology that transforms theoretical circularity into implementable, nature-inspired solutions. From leading large-scale EU-funded initiatives to coordinating multi-stakeholder projects across the Agri-Food and Built Environment sectors, she specialises in the concept of “Feeding Tomorrow’s Cities,” focusing on RegenAg and Sustainable (Urban) Food Systems by connecting strategy, technology, and social impact.

A multilingual professional speaking six languages, Georgina balances her life between her “given and chosen” homes, Greece and the Netherlands. Beyond her systemic work, she is a volunteer member of the DEAL Community Greece, a yoga instructor, and an avid reader and cyclist who finds balance through movement. She remains a passionate advocate for a symbiocentric future where humanity and the planet thrive in perfect harmony.’

Michalis Stangos

Co-Founder of Industry Disruptors Game Changers

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Michalis is an investor, entrepreneur, and ecosystem builder with more than a decade of experience in venture investment and innovation.

He is the Co-Founder and Partner of L-Stone Capital, where he has been an active investor for the past ten years. He is also the Founder of MSCOMM, a full-service communications company with a 20-year presence across 10 countries.

Michalis is the Co-Founder and Vice President of SmartAgroHub, an innovative company focused on smart agriculture, and a Co-Founder of Industry Disruptors Game Changers, a pioneering organization strengthening innovation with a presence in 64 countries. He is also a Co-Founder of SciCo, an organization dedicated to science communication and the popularization of science.

He is a Co-Founder of the “Atelier” Foundation of George Lazongas, which promotes modern and visual arts.

Michalis serves as an Advisor to the European Commission and has held positions in the Greek Government, contributing to the Ministry of Citizen Protection, the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure and Networks, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In academia, he is a Visiting Professor at the Alexander Fleming Biomedical Sciences Research Center and the Athens Medical School.

A strong advocate of the open innovation model, Michalis focuses on creating added value for both the economy and society and has contributed to the design of innovative policies, services, and products.

Earlier in his career, he served as a Special Scientific Associate at the Historical Archives of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Institute of International Relations at Panteion University.

He studied Political Science, Communication, and European Studies at the University of Wolverhampton and the London School of Economics (LSE) as a scholarship recipient of the Botsis Foundation for the Promotion of Journalism and the Athens Daily Newspaper Editors Association.