Grigoris Konstantellos
Vice President of Central Union of Municipalities of Greece, Mayor of Vari Voula Vouliagmeni
Grigoris Konstantellos is the elected Mayor of the Municipality of Vari Voula Vouliagmeni since 2014, now serving his third consecutive term. He also holds the position of Vice-Chairman of the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE), representing Greek local authorities at the national level. Now in his third consecutive term, he has led the municipality for 11 years, focusing on sustainable urban planning, renewable energy, circular economy, water resource protection, and digital transformation. During his tenure, the city has emerged as a national model for environmental sustainability. Before entering public service, he had a distinguished career in aviation, where he developed critical skills in leadership, precision, and crisis management. He holds a degree in Public Administration and Finance and six postgraduate degrees, including studies in air transport management, business administration, national security strategy, disaster management, and geopolitics. His academic and professional background reflects a lifelong commitment to learning and to addressing the complex challenges facing modern cities—especially in the face of climate and water crises.