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The people who took the mic.

11 HR leaders, engineers, founders and storytellers who have shared their work with the community.

Amalia Statira

Tech Recruitment Consulting Squad Leader | Code.Hub

Amalia Statira is the Tech Recruitment Consulting Squad Leader at Code.Hub, where she leads and develops high-performing recruitment teams while delivering complex and large-scale hiring projects.

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With deep expertise across Front-end, Back-end, and Mobile engineering roles, Amalia focuses on designing effective sourcing strategies, refining technical evaluation processes, and supporting organizations in securing top tech talent in competitive markets.

Since joining Code.Hub in 2021, she has successfully managed 50+ recruitment projects and is recognized for her structured mindset, strong communication skills, and commitment to people-centered recruitment practices.

Meetup #5
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Anastasia (Natasa) Spanou

Senior BI/Data Platform Engineer | Chubb

Anastasia Spanou is a Senior BI/Data Platform Engineer at Chubb, and a seasoned data professional with over 13 years of expertise in data analytics and business intelligence. She excels in Power BI development and administration, data modeling, visualization, performance optimization, automation, data security, and governance.

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Natasa stands out in the intersection of technology and HR, bringing her passion for people data into the realm of People Analytics. Her ability to transform complex organizational data into actionable insights makes her a unique voice in the HR Tech community, the perfect embodiment of data-driven HR decision-making.

Her work reinforces the impact of analytics in talent strategy, HR reporting, and organizational effectiveness.

Meetup #4

Fani Pagona

Principal Tech Market Advisor | Code.Hub

Fani Pagona is the Principal Tech Market Advisor at Code.Hub, specializing in data-driven market intelligence, salary analysis, and AI-powered predictive analytics for the tech talent market.

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She leads the development and optimization of reporting tools, dashboards, KPIs, and analytical frameworks that support strategic decision-making across recruitment and business operations. With a strong background in tech recruitment and global market research, Fani excels at turning complex labor market trends into clear, actionable insights.

Her work helps organizations enhance competitiveness, improve hiring strategies, and better understand the evolving dynamics of the tech workforce.

Meetup #5
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Ioulia Despoinoudi

Learning & Development Lead | Pfizer Global Center for Digital Innovation

Ioulia Despoinoudi is a strategic leader and influential voice in Learning & Development, with over a decade of experience designing human-centric learning initiatives that spark innovation and drive organizational impact.

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As the Learning & Development Lead at Pfizer's Global Center for Digital Innovation, Ioulia has shaped a culture of continuous learning and growth mindset excellence, earning multiple awards in L&D.

Her work focuses on empowering people to thrive in dynamic environments, fostering organizational resilience, innovation, and leadership development. Ioulia believes that learning fuels transformation, and she inspires others to embrace bold ideas and new possibilities.

Meetup #3
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Konstantinos Kintzios

Business Influencer | Podcast Host

Konstantinos Kintzios is one of the most well-known Greek business influencers and the presenter of the popular podcast «Θα σας ειδοποιήσουμε», a platform that explores careers, work culture, business realities, and the human side of professional life.

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Through his podcast and digital content, Konstantinos has built a strong connection with professionals across industries, offering honest conversations, relatable insights, and practical perspectives on modern work, leadership, and career development. His ability to translate complex workplace topics into engaging, accessible narratives has made him a trusted voice for the Greek professional community.

With a sharp sense of storytelling and a deep understanding of today's business landscape, Konstantinos bridges content, culture, and community, inspiring meaningful dialogue around the future of work.

Meetup #2
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Lena Katsika

Chief of Talent Acquisition | Code.Hub

Lena Katsika is the Chief of Talent Acquisition at Code.Hub, where she leads one of the most advanced and results-driven tech recruitment divisions in the Greek market. With more than 15 years of international experience, Lena specializes in AI-powered hiring, competency-based assessment, tech market intelligence, and data-driven recruiting frameworks.

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Throughout her career, she has partnered with global organizations across fintech, gaming, consulting, and large-scale digital transformation projects, consistently designing scalable, high-performing recruitment architectures. Lena is known for her strategic clarity, people-first mindset, and ability to transform business needs into impactful talent solutions.

Her international background, with studies in International Relations, European Economic Studies, and HR Management, enriched by further education in France and Turkey, gives her a strong global mindset and multicultural leadership style.

Lena is passionate about sustainable growth, mentoring recruitment professionals to reach elite performance, and leveraging technology to elevate the hiring experience.

Meetup #5
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Leonidas Papadopoulos

Founder | HeliOS – Viable Innovation Hub

Leonidas Papadopoulos is the Founder of HeliOS and a seasoned venture builder, strategist, and innovation trainer. Over the years, he has guided 50+ startups through scaling challenges, helping teams build systems that support sustainable growth.

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Driven by the belief that people are at the core of innovation, Leonidas founded HeliOS to focus on AI for human potential, shifting the conversation from automation to true workforce transformation. His work explores how technology can act as a cognitive teammate, empowering teams to think better, innovate faster, and unlock their full potential.

Leonidas is a leading voice in the future of work, AI-enabled productivity, and human-centered technology.

Meetup #5
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Maria Verouchi

Chief Executive Officer | Edenred Greece

Maria Verouchi is the CEO of Edenred Greece, with more than 20 years of leadership experience in innovation, digital transformation, and customer-centric growth across multinational organizations in the technology and financial services sectors.

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Holding a degree in Business Administration and an Executive MBA, Maria has consistently championed innovation and excellence in customer experience. Since joining Edenred Greece in 2015, she has played a key role in the company's digital transformation, assuming the role of CEO in April 2023.

Under her leadership, Edenred Greece continues to deliver secure, cutting-edge digital solutions that enhance employee satisfaction, boost productivity, and empower HR professionals to build a better and more inclusive world of work.

Meetup #5
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Nikolaos Biris

HR Director | ThPA S.A. – Port of Thessaloniki
Head of Training, Communications & Events | GPMA (ΣΔΑΔΕ)

Nikolaos Biris is a senior HR leader with extensive experience spanning corporate, industrial, and academic environments. Currently serving as HR Director at ThPA S.A. – Port of Thessaloniki and Head of Training, Communications & Events at GPMA (ΣΔΑΔΕ), Nikolaos brings leadership expertise rooted in strategic HR and organizational development.

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Previously, he held senior HR roles including Senior HR Business Partner at Hellas Gold / Eldorado Gold and leadership positions in hospitality with Grecotel and Titania Athens Hotel.

Recognized in the HR100 Powerlist Greece 2023–2024 and the HR Technology 50 Greece 2025, Nikolaos is also an experienced educator, having lectured at Metropolitan College, New York College, and as an MBA instructor at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens.

With a passion for People Analytics and data-driven HR, Nikolaos brings actionable insights that bridge human strategy and business impact.

Meetup #4
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Nikos Papandrianos

Head of Marketing & Communications | Edenred Greece

Nikos Papandrianos is the Head of Marketing and Communications at Edenred Greece, bringing extensive expertise in market and consumer insights, data analytics, and customer experience strategy across the FMCG and Payments industries.

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With a strong background in data-driven decision-making, Nikos specializes in translating complex data into impactful communication strategies that resonate with customers and deliver measurable business results. His academic foundation in Physics and Finance enables him to combine scientific rigor with business acumen, creating a unique and innovative approach to modern marketing.

Nikos is passionate about customer journeys, insight-led storytelling, and leveraging data to drive strategic growth in today's digital-first business environment.

Meetup #5

Vasileios Velkos

Founder & Co-CEO | Code.Hub

Vasileios Velkos is the Founder and Co-CEO of Code.Hub, one of Greece's leading technology and talent solutions companies, playing a key role in shaping the country's HR Tech and digital transformation ecosystem.

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With a strong entrepreneurial mindset, Vasileios has been instrumental in building Code.Hub into a trusted partner for organizations seeking top tech talent, scalable recruitment solutions, and modern workforce strategies. His work focuses on aligning business growth with people-centric practices, innovation, and long-term value creation.

As a leader, he is deeply committed to technology, talent development, and community building, actively contributing to the evolution of the tech and HR landscape in Greece and beyond.

Meetup #1