Christos Staikouras

Christos Staikouras

MP, Prof. AUEB, Minister of Finance (2019-2023), Minister of Infrastructure & Transport (2023-2025), Hellenic Republic

He was born in Lamia in 1973.
He was elected Member of Parliament in Fthiotida with Nea Demokratia political party on the elections of 2007, 2009, 2012 (May and June), 2015 (January and September), 2019 and 2023 (May and June).
In June 2012, he was appointed as Alternate Minister of Finance, a position he held until the January 2015 elections.
In July 2019, he was appointed as Minister of Finance, a position he held until the May 2023 elections.
Currently, he is serving as minister of infrastructure and transport since his appointment in June 2023.
He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of London (Imperial College) and a PhD in Banking and Finance from the City University of London.
He is an Associate Professor in Finance at the Athens University of Economics and Business.
He was a member of the Collaborating Teaching Staff at the Hellenic Open University (2004-2007), Assistant Professor at the Athens University of Economics and Business (2006-2018) and Visiting Professor at the Universities of Thessaly, Athens, City and the European University of Cyprus.
He has published over 60 research papers in international refereed scientific journals. His work has been cited by scientists in over 4,400 published papers in international journals (citations).
He has worked at the Central Bank of England and the Eurobank Banking Group.

Thursday 6

  • 18.00 - 18.30

    Strategies for Demographic Crossroads: Diaspora & Talent Pool

    location_onPaul-Henri Spaak Room | Sofitel Brussels Europe Hotel

    The Panel will explore strategic plans of EU's member states, such as Greece, to current population shifts, including the critical role of diaspora engagement and targeted policies to attract, retain, and facilitate the reintegration of skilled workers. Cultivating this robust, globally connected talent pool is essential for securing Europe's economic and social vitality.

    George Pagoulatos, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Greece, OECD, France
    Christos Staikouras, MP, Prof. AUEB, Minister of Finance (2019-2023), Minister of Infrastructure & Transport (2023-2025), Hellenic Republic
    Achim Schmillen, Lead Economist & Program Leader, World Bank, Belgium

    Chair: Symeon G. Tsomokos, Delphi Economic Forum