Speaker Bio

Achilleas Aggelopoulos is the CEO of KYKNOS S.A., a 111-year-old Greek food company that has become one of the country's most cited examples of heritage brand transformation. Under his leadership, KYKNOS has nearly doubled its turnover over five years through product innovation, category expansion, international market development, and the implementation of a comprehensive ESG strategy spanning renewable energy, water stewardship, and circular economy practices. With 30 years of senior FMCG experience — including leadership roles at Unilever, Elais-Unilever, and Upfield across Greece, Cyprus, and Italy — Achilleas combines deep commercial expertise with a distinctive philosophy he calls the "111 Years Start-Up" mindset: the conviction that longevity and agility are not opposites, but a competitive advantage when consciously cultivated. He is a sought-after voice on the intersection of sustainability and business competitiveness, having spoken at various forums contributed to public dialogue on innovation in the Greek agri-food sector. In 2025, he received the Grand Award at Manager of the Year, Greece's most prestigious recognition for executive leadership.