George Arsenakos, co-founder and CEO of Panik Records, is considered one of the most influential figures in the Greek music industry. A connoisseur and passionate lover of music, he has contributed to the successful careers of dozens of singers and to countless record hits. He studied at the Department of Communication, Media & Culture at Panteion University and, after working at major record companies, he became a game changer in the local music industry. In 2011, together with Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis, they founded Panik, the No 1 independent Greek record label.
Moreover, he has also released the best-seller book “Ena Thelo Borei” (A Wish Can Come True), where through his own personal story he motivates readers to pursue and achieve their dreams.
Thomas Douzis is founder and CEO of ERGON Foods, a visionary entrepreneur who guided the brand’s development towards a global, F&B-led lifestyle brand, by introducing a hybrid philosophy in which food lies at the core of the guest experience. In 2008, together with his brother and cofounder George Douzis (COO), they identified a significant gap between the exceptional quality of Greek producers and their access to international markets. As a result, they created a global ecosystem of gastronomy, which integrates premium delicatessens, restaurants and innovative hospitality concepts.
Today, this model continues to expand across multiple countries, creating interconnected ecosystems, where retail, the F&B industry, and hospitality coexist as a common experience of international scope.
Vasilis Charalampopoulos grew up in Vyronas and dreamed of the theater from a young age, making his first appearance at 13 on school stage. He studied at the Athens Conservatoire and in 1992 made his professional debut in «Cabaret Story».
His career took off in 1999, leading to his participation in «Eglimata» (Crimes). Since then, he has achieved great success in theater, film, and television with his presence in «Eisai To Tairi Mou» (You’re My Mate), «Me Lene Vangeli» (My Name Is Vangeli) and more recently «Rififi», among many others. Additionally, he has lent his voice to animated children’s films.
His goal is to move the audience and make them laugh, or in any case, to make them feel. He has received numerous awards, including Best Male Actor for «5 Lepta Akoma» (Extended Play) and Best Supporting Male Actor for the series «To 10» (The 10).
Moreover, he has written the lyrics for the song «As Hathis» (Let yourself be lost) by Christos Thivaios, the children’s story «O Rodomagoulos» (The Rosy-Cheeked Boy) and the screenplay for the movie «Bank Bang».
