H.E. Prof. John Chrysoulakis

H.E. Prof. John Chrysoulakis is a distinguished academic and public management executive with an extensive international career in governance, education, and diplomacy. He currently serves as the Chairman of the International Committee on Greek Affairs (AHEPA) and the Executive Director of the Women Economic Forum (WEF). He is widely recognized for his leadership in public administration, international cooperation, and global philanthropic initiatives.

He holds a PhD in Engineering from Aristotle University and a Master of Science degree from the University of Minnesota. Throughout his academic career, he has taught at six universities in Greece and abroad and has authored more than 300 scientific publications. His academic and research contributions have significantly influenced public administration, technology development, and international collaboration.

He has held several prominent institutional roles in Greece and internationally. From 2019 to 2025, he served as the Secretary General for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy at the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He was also appointed President of the National Centre for Public Administration and Local Government and served as President of ASPETE University. Additionally, he served for nine years as Vice President of the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA).

He has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors as a manager and project leader. He has overseen major European joint ventures focused on developing new technologies and has managed large EU-funded international consortia. He has also served as an expert for the OECD and collaborated with numerous international organizations, councils, and committees across Europe and the United States.

He has worked closely with Greek diaspora communities and has participated in numerous international councils, conventions, and advisory bodies. His work across many European countries and the United States has contributed significantly to strengthening international cooperation and public diplomacy.

Professor Chrysoulakis currently serves in several prestigious international roles, including Chairman of the International Committee of Aristotle’s Innovation Forum, President of the Open University Advisory Committee, Chairman of the AHEPA Hellenic Affairs Committee, Archon of the Alexandria Patriarchate, Member of the Romanian Academy of Sciences, Executive Director of WEF in Greece, Executive Director of WICCI in Greece, and a G100 Denim Club Partner for Intercultural Dialogue.

His outstanding scientific, administrative, and humanitarian contributions have been recognized globally with more than 100 international awards. Among these honors are an Honorary Doctorate from RAI University in India and the title of Honorary Member of the Romanian Academy of Sciences. He remains deeply committed to global philanthropy, particularly in supporting health and educational infrastructure development in Africa.