Board of directors

Aliki Drakouli holds a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Piraeus, in Greece. She also holds an MBA from Bocconi University in Milan. She has served as the Director of Development and Finance at an Advertising Agency since 2007. She has broad Experience in International Economics, Marketing and Operations. The last five years she is involved in Axion Hellas. Together with the Educational and Cultural team support vulnerable groups living in remote and inaccessible areas of Greek islands and the mainland.

Panagiotis Tsikopoulos is a graduate of the Business Administration Department of the University of Notre Dame (USA) and of the City University Business School in London, where he completed a Master’s degree in Finance, Trade, and Shipping.

From 1993 to 1998, he worked professionally in the shipping industry (Navarino Shipping Co. S.A.) and subsequently in the technology sector, where he was Co-Founder and President of Net One S.A. (1998–2001). He also served as a founding member and later held executive positions at the technology company Navarino S.A. (1998–present). He has served on numerous boards of directors, gaining substantial experience in strategic management and the administration of corporate organizations.

Over the past five years, he has also been extensively involved in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), completing a wide range of important projects through Navarino S.A.

He has been Head of Axion Hellas’ Navigation Team since 2021 and a member since the the founding of the organization. He possesses extensive maritime experience in high-speed boating as well as in international sea missions with various types of vessels, with proven expertise in navigation under adverse conditions and in leading crews in demanding environments.

-Dr Lyropoulos has graduated from Medical School,University of Athens (1984-1990).

-Specialty in Cardiology (ALEXANDRA Hospital, RED CROSS Hospital 1993-1998)

-Fellowship in Clinical Arrhythmiology, Maastricht Academic Hospital (1998)

-Course in CardioOncology, 2020 ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL

-Stavros has contributed to numerous publications and participates as a speaker in Medical Congresses and webinars with special interest in Heart Failure.

-Since 2017, he has been an active volunteer with Axion Hellas.

Katerina Agourou is a Radiologic Technologist specializing in breast imaging.

She has been serving in the Greek public health system since 1995 and is currently based at a Primary Health Care Center.

Katerina has been part of the Axion Hellas medical team since its very first mission and has participated in numerous expeditions across Greece. In recent years, she has also been documenting the organization’s work through photography, highlighting its spirit and human dimension.

She believes in open communication, collaboration, and the sense of unity that keeps Axion Hellas vibrant and strong.

Yiannis N. Krallis holds an MBA in Marketing & Finance from the University of San Francisco and a BSc in Management & Organizational Behavior from Deree – The American College of Greece. 

He is a seasoned C-suite executive with extensive international experience across Africa, Eurasia, and Eastern Europe.  His expertise spans consumer goods, large-scale retail, telecommunications, and renewable energy.

Also serves  as a board member and partner in various business and consulting ventures, focusing on strategic growth and organizational transformation. 

Since 2017, he has been an active volunteer with AXION Hellas, supporting the organization’s initiatives. 

Eleni Douka is a distinguished educational expert with 35 years of experience in the field. With degrees from UCL London University, her extensive career spans teaching, curriculum development, and educational leadership, with a specialized focus on child psychology. She holds advanced degrees in both education and psychology, enabling her to effectively bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application.

Eleni has contributed to numerous publications and is a sought-after speaker at national & international conferences, where she shares her insights on fostering resilience and well-being in students. As a consultant for schools and educational organizations, she helps implement programs that address the diverse needs of learners, ensuring that every child can thrive academically and emotionally. Her passion for education and commitment to child psychology, make her a respected leader in her field. Since 2018, she actively participates in the activities of Axion Hellas.