Exceptional Award Ceremony
of Who is Who International Awards 2023
In an evening dedicated to rewarding excellence, on Thursday 28 September 2023 the
International Who is Who Awards "Greece, a Whole World!" were in the spotlight of the
international and local scene, for the 4th consecutive year.
Eminent personalities were honored for their work in various fields of entrepreneurship, art,
leadership, science, social responsibility and academic achievements.
The event honored with their presence, Mr.Sotiris Anagnostopoulos, Secretary General of
Commerce and Consumer Protection of the Ministry of Development, who presented
the World Woman Leader of Firmed Economy award to Mrs.Vasiliki Lazarakou, President of the
Securities and Exchange Commission and the World Eminent Man of Global Banking & Human
Rights award to Dr.Franco M.G.Derin, economist and judicial officer. Mr. Demosthenes
Anagnostopoulos, Secretary General of Information Systems and Digital Governance
of the Ministry of Digital Governance, presented the World Woman Leader in Humanized
Digital Societies award to Ms. Peggy Antonakou, General Manager Southeast Europe Google.
The International Who is Who Awards under the auspices of HRH Prince Nereides Antonio
Giamundo de Bourbon Foundation honored this year with the World Woman Leader of
Global Entertainment & Racial Equity award, the Director of the Golden Globes,
Sharlette Hambrick, who received her award from HRH Prince Nereides.
Among the distinguished personalities of the evening were Mrs. Lola Daifa who received the
World Woman Leader of Public Relations and Media award, Mrs. Angela Gerekou,
President
of the Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT) who was granted the World Woman Leader
of Sophisticated Tourism award, Dr. Konstantinos Konstantinidis, founder of robotic
surgery in Greece, who received the World Eminent Man & Mastermind of Robotic Surgery
award and many more prominent personalities.
Special moments of the evening were the two honorary awards to Mr. Vassilis Bekas,
Executive Chef of the Presidency of the Republic and Mr. Konstantinos Mouzakis, Chairman
of the Board of the Chefs Club of Attica "Acropoli "s and the honorary award to the
humanitarian organization Humanity Greece and the founder Mrs. Georgia Paraschou.
Driven by the deep commitment to integrity, passion and service to the common good, Who is
Who International Awards have once again demonstrated their dedication to recognizing
significant achievements and their deep support for those in need.
This year's awards evening took on a special significance as a part of the proceeds from the
event were earmarked to help those affected by the devastating floods that hit areas of
Thessaly, thus confirming the institution's character and commitment to social solidarity.
The evening was presented by the talented presenter and journalist Anna Zirdeli and the
acclaimed actor Manolis Ionas, who added their own touch during the event.
The guests had the opportunity to savor a tasty journey through the special menu that was
crafted and curated by the Executive Chef of the Presidency of the Republic, Mr.Vassilis Bekas,
who was awarded "Best Chef of Europe" in 2022 and is a member of the Board of the Chefs
Club of Attica "Acropolis."
The event was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Development, Hellenism Abroad &
Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Tourism, the Region of
Attica, and the Hellenic Tourism Organization.
Who is Who International Awards Major Donors: Exclusive Drinks & Cocktails Donor METAXA,
Exclusive Wine Donor BARAFAKAS, Exclusive Beauty Donor EOLIA COSMETICS, Exclusive
Donor of Fish Hellenic Organization of Aquaculture Producers (ELOPY) and IOLI waters.
Communication Sponsors:L’ÉPOQUE, THETOC.gr, BNB Daily, CEOWORLD, HUFFPOST,
VISIONNAIRE MORALMODA, EXPORTNEWS.
The 4th year of Who is Who International Awards concluded as an evening of distinction, unity
and philanthropy. Excellence and outstanding achievements were celebrated, while a
commitment to solidarity provided a different breath of compassion and giving. The highly
structured event and its success, combined with the organisers' commitment to giving back to
those in need, exemplifies the loyalty and ethos of the Who is Who International Awards,
making the event unique.
Below the detailed list of the award winners (in order of the award program during the event)
Award Award Winner Award Presenter
Honorary Award 1 Vassilis Bekas, executive chef of
the President of Democracy,
Konstantinos Mouzakis president
of Chefs Club of Attica
“Acropoli”s
George Politis, owner of Narkissos Hall
Honorary Award 2 Georgia Paraschou, Founder
HUMANITY GREECE
Chryssa Eleftheriou, Corporate
Communication Director Interamerican
World Woman Leader of
Firmed Economy
Vassiliki Lazarakou, President of
the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Member of the
board ESMA and IOSCO,
President of Joint Sub
Committee on Securitisations)
Member of the board ΟΕCD
Sotiris Anagnostopoulos, Secretary
General of Commerce and Consumer
Protection of the Ministry of Development
World Eminent Man of
Visionary Blockchain
and Cybersecurity
Dr. Alessandro Civati, Chairman
of LutinX Inc (a USA company),
CSO of the NDB Group (a French
multinational conglomerate),
and President of EdVerso
International (a Switzerland
NGO)
DDr. Milan KRAJNC, CEO @ US Profiling
Institute | Ph.D. in Management and
Personality psychology
World Woman Leader of
Public Relations &
Media
Lola Daifa, Emblematic
personality of Greek media and
football
Akis Charalambidis | Head of Fiction Star
Channel
World Woman Leader of
Luxury Cosmetics
Industry
Vassiliki Petrou, CEO of Unilever
Prestige
Ananias Karachanidis, President and CEO
KARPEA AE
World Eminent Man of
Global Financial
Mr. Julio Verissimo, President &
CEO Borderless, Consulting,
DDr. Milan KRAJNC, CEO @ US Profiling
Institute | Ph.D. in Management and
Technology President Foundation Borderless
Consulting Chief Operating
Officer Crypto Bank
Personality psychology
World Woman Leader of
Business Ethics &
Solidarity
Theodossia Tziveli, Designer -
Owner & Managing Director of
“Thes Tziveli και Thes & Thes”
Freddy Calobratsos, renowned make up
artist
World Eminent Man of
Global Banking &
Human Rights
Dr. Franco M .G. Derin,
Economist, Honorable Judge
Officer
Sotiris Anagnostopoulos, Secretary
General of Commerce and Consumer
Protection of the Ministry of Development
World Woman Leader of
Golden Ratio Design
Veta Tsoukala, Gallerist, founder
of VST Gallery
Sara Abbas
World Eminent Man of
Greek Music Hymns
Makis Matsas — President of
MINOS EMI Universal — The
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Prince Nereides
World Eminent Man of
Greek Melody
Mimis Plessas, Composer|| The
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Voutsa and Hilda Iliopoulou
World Woman Leader in
Humanized Digital
Societies
Peggy Antonakou, General
Manager Southeast Europe at
Google
Demosthenes Anagnostopoulos, Secretary
General of Information Systems and
Digital Governance of the Ministry of
Digital Governance
Great Philhellene &
World Eminent Man of
Gastronomy
Carlos Martin Cosme, President
of CEUCO (European
Oenogastronomic Brotherhoods
Council)
Dimitris Goris, President Who is Who
Awards
World Woman Leader of
Family Psychotherapy &
Arts
Elena Koutsoudi — Iola,
Distinguished Scientist & Family
Psychologist
Irene Nikolopoulou, journalist
World Eminent Man in
Excellent Law with
Values
Theodore Zervas, Owner of
renowned “Zervas and
Associates Law Firm”, Attorney
at the Supreme Court and State
Council
Prof., DA (hc) Olga Mroz, Dame of Honour
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Prof. and Director Open World and Art
Business at Al-Khalifa Business School ,
Editor and Chief of the AKBS Art Journal
World Woman Leader of
Sophisticated Tourism
Angela Gerekou, President of
Greek National Tourism
Organization (EOT)
Irene Nikolopoulou, journalist
World Eminent Man of
Luxurious Hospitality
Leon Avigad, founder Brown
Hotels
Dimitris Goris, President Who is Who
Awards
World Woman Leader of
Logos & Kallos Symbol
Ms Steph Adams, #1
international best-selling author,
model, art director and business
woman. She has appeared on
billboard’s in New York Times
Square and has graced
magazine covers | The award
was received by HRH Prince
Nereides
Dimitris Goris, President Who is Who
Awards
World Eminent Man &
Mastermind of Robotic
Surgery
Dr. Konstantinos Konstantinidis,
Founder of Robotic Surgery in
Greece and a pioneer in the field
internationally
Gina Sentouka, CEO & Partner της Red
Design Consultants
World Woman Leader of
Global Entertainment &
Racial Equity
Sharlette Hambrick, Director
Golden Globes
Prince Nereides
