Nikos Salatas is the new president of OPEKEPE according to a decision by the Minister of Rural Development and Food, Costas Tsiaras.

George Zalidis and Ioannis Kaimakamis are vice -presidents of the Payment Organization, while Ioannis Hatzis is general manager.

In detail, the composition of OPEKEPE is as follows:

* President: Nikolaos Salatas, President of Appeals for honor
Vice -Presidents:
* George Zalidis, Emeritus Professor of Agriculture AUTH
* Ioannis Kaimakamis, Agronomist – Doctor of Agriculture
General Manager:
* Ioannis Hatzis, Agronomist – Head OPECEPE
Members:
* Angelic Koffa, President of Appeals on honor
* Sofia Sechperidou, General E -Government Director AADE
Alternate members:
* Pavlos Satolias, President
* Christos Tsobanos, farmer – if. President of SEK.

The biography of the new President, Mr. Salata:

STUDIES

Graduate of Kapodistrian University of Athens Department of Law
PROFESSIONAL CAREERS
1982-1989: Athens Lawyer
1989-1991:
1991-2005: Protodikis
2004-2006: Elected Member of the Three-Member Council for Athens Court of First Instance
2005-2010: President of the Court of First Instance
2010-2020: Appeal
2020-2022: Chairman of Appeals from where I fired

For the last eight years I have served in the Criminal Department of the Athens Court of Appeal.

The CV of Vice President, Mr. Kaimakami:

Ioannis Kaimakamis is an agronomist, a master’s degree and a doctoral degree from the Department of Agriculture of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). With deep knowledge and years of experience in the agricultural and livestock industry, it has formed a successful career that combines academic research with the implementation of strategies in primary production and trade.

Originating from a family of activity in the agri -food sector, he began his career early, developing know -how and practical experience in all the logistics chain and policy -related policy links. He has worked in leading companies in the industry, shaping and implementing efficient business strategies based on the combination of scientific knowledge, data analysis and real market conditions.

At the same time, he has collaborated with academic groups in the context of research programs, and has taught in university departments of the Agricultural Division. His research work includes publications in international scientific journals and presentations at scientific conferences, actively contributing to the dissemination of new knowledge and optimal practices in the industry.

With a strong commitment to the sustainable development of agri -food, Ioannis Kaimakamis continues to work for the agricultural industry, with the aim of enhancing competitiveness and adaptation to market conditions and agricultural policy.

Ioannis Kaimakamis is an agronomist, a master’s degree and a doctoral degree from the Department of Agriculture of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). With deep knowledge and years of experience in the agricultural and livestock industry, it has formed a successful career that combines academic research with the implementation of strategies in primary production and trade.

Originating from a family of activity in the agri -food sector, he began his career early, developing know -how and practical experience in all the logistics chain and policy -related policy links. He has worked in leading companies in the industry, shaping and implementing efficient business strategies based on the combination of scientific knowledge, data analysis and real market conditions.

At the same time, he has collaborated with academic groups in the context of research programs, and has taught in university departments of the Agricultural Division. His research work includes publications in international scientific journals and presentations at scientific conferences, actively contributing to the dissemination of new knowledge and optimal practices in the industry.

With a strong commitment to the sustainable development of agri -food, Ioannis Kaimakamis continues to work for the agricultural industry, with the aim of enhancing competitiveness and adaptation to market conditions and agricultural policy.

The biography of Vice President, Mr. Zalidis:

George Zalidis is a peer professor at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with an extensive academic course and significant experience in research and administration. He is a specialist for soil pollution and degradation, with an emphasis on the application of land observation technologies and the management of natural and agricultural ecosystems. He has completed doctoral and postdoctoral studies at Aristotle University and the Michigan State University.

His research activity focuses on circular economy, agri -food policy and natural resources management through new technologies and land observation data. He has published over 100 research articles and has coordinated more than 150 research projects. He has also served in important positions of responsibility, such as Director of the Inter-Balkan Environmental Center (I-Bec) and a member of International Committees for the Monitoring and Assessment of Environmental Politics.