Authors

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Advisor to the President of the International Olympic Academy. (2009 - present)
• IOA’s Development Projects Consultant (2017- present)
• Member of the IOC Culture and Olympic Heritage Commission (2018 – present)
• Attorney and Member of the Athens Bar (1973 - 2009) 
• Assistant Professor in International Humanitarian Law at “PANTEIOS” University of Athens (1971-2009)  

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PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Senior Advisor to the President of the International Olympic Academy. (2009 - present)
• IOA’s Development Projects Consultant (2017-present)
• Member of the IOC Culture and Olympic Heritage Commission (2018 – present)
• Special Advisor to the International Olympic Academy on Administration Issues and Olympic Education projects (2009 - 2016)
• General Manager of International Relations in the “ATHENS 2004” Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (2000 - 2004) 
• Manager of International Relations in the “ATHENS 2004” Bid Committee for the Olympic Games (2016-2017) 
• Member of the Executive Board (1995 – 1997) and Member of the Committee of Juridical Affairs (1989 to 1997) of the European Olympic Committees 
• HOC Secretary General (1993 - 1997)
• Member of the Hellenic Olympic Committee (1985 – 1989 & 1993-1997) 
• Secretary General of the Hellenic Tennis Federation (H.T. F.)  (1976 - 1993)

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ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS

• Lecturer and Assistant Professor in International Humanitarian Law at “PANTEION” University of Athens (1971 -2010)
• Doctor in International Law – PANTEION Athens University
• Master of Laws (LL.M) - University College (London University) 
• Publications: (a) “Introduction to the International Law of Armed Conflict”                              

                        (b)” The diachronic treatment of war criminals”

                         (c) “The international legal status of the POW”

                         (d) “Olympic Movement and International Politics”

HONORS

• 2004 Decorated by the President of International Olympic Committee Dr. J. Rogge, with the “Olympic Order”, for outstanding services to the Olympic Movement. 
• 2012 Received the "European Olympic Laurel" from the European Olympic Committees for outstanding services to the Olympic Movement  

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