Speaker Bio

Eva Polyzogopoulou is a senior professional with extensive experience in the non-profit and charitable foundations sector, both in Greece and internationally. She currently serves as Managing Director of ActionAid Hellas, an organization that works with vulnerable populations and young people in Greece and across 17 other countries. Previously, she served as Co-Deputy Chief Programs Officer at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), where she was responsible for the design and implementation of several major strategic initiatives, as well as for the evaluation of grant applications. In this capacity, she collaborated with hundreds of non-profit organizations worldwide across a broad range of fields. Her professional experience also includes positions in both public and private institutions. Eva specializes in strategic planning, grant-making, and organizational development. She is a member of the BMW Foundation Responsible Leaders Network, a member of the Advisory Council of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, a member of the Advisory Board of New Agriculture New Generation, and a Board Member at WHEN. She holds a degree in Business Administration from the American College of Greece, has studied Library Management and Information Systems at the University of West Attica, and holds a Master’s degree in Cultural and Creative Industries from King’s College London.