Fotios Kotzakioulafis

My professional experience includes various communication, research, and project management roles across multiple European countries, including Greece, Iceland, Poland, and Germany. I have collaborated with notable international organizations such as NATO, the European Commission, and Defense Industry Europe.

As an ambassador for the European Climate Pact in Greece, a part of the European Green Deal, I have actively participated in numerous advocacy campaigns and citizen empowerment initiatives across Europe. This involvement has allowed me to collaborate with esteemed organizations such as the Global Shapers Community of the World Economic Forum, the European Committee of the Regions, and the Mediterranean Youth Council.

At the same time, I have actively participated in high-level EU policy dialogues with Frans Timmermans, the Executive Vice President of the European Commission, and Virginijus Sinkevicius, the Commissioner for Environment, in Brussels. I also met with Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson, the President of Iceland, in Reykjavik to discuss the significant role of youth and citizen participation.

Lastly, regarding my academic background, I hold a Bachelor's degree in International Business Management and I am pursuing a Master's degree in Human Resources Management and a Law degree. This diverse range of educational pursuits has given me a wealth of knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of various fields, which I can apply to my professional endeavours.