Chrysanthos Vlamis

About me

I am a political economist with 15 years of management and research experience in economic development, sustainability, training and coaching on green, sustainable investments for business and organizations with social impact, social entrepreneurship, community-building, migration and Africa’s socio-economic developments. The last two years I have been part of the Greenr community, a meaningful space to expand my network and knowledge, led by the Green European Foundation. This experience has enabled me to diversify my knowledge on green training and consulting as well as to be part of a community with common values and vision. Since my engagement with the green movement in 2013, I believe that the green and sustainable transition is our future and the legacy for our children. I co-founded, recruited, trained and fundraised the Sustainable Energy Youth Network (SEYN), an inclusive and collaborative platform that has empowered more than 400 young people in 40 countries for the energy transition and the sustainable use of resources through education and community resilience. SEYN is a success story of capacity building for the green global transition envisioning that the socio-economic benefits of local communities are key for sustainable development.

My skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset and hands-on manager of public-private funds for business, governmental institutions and foundations
• Partnerships negotiator, internal and external coordinator οf professionals with diverse and interdisciplinary backgrounds, team mobiliser in multinational environment
• Researcher, speaker, willing to learn new subjects
• Passion for Africa and its sustainable natural-resource management.

Why you should work with me

Integrity, inclusivity, acceptance, diversity, open-mindedness, trust, reliability, professionalism, love, endurance, determination, collaboration, respect: my 13 favourite words are key to the success of everything. If you add technology, design, functionality, comfort, aesthetic and sustainability you complete the cycle with just 19 words.

My work experiences

• Sustainability Consultant (freelance), Green European Foundation, Brussels
• Business Sustainability Manager, Paisios Constructions, Athens
• Migration and Refugee Advisor, Εuropean Union Agency for Asylum, Lesvos
• Political and Public Affairs Manager, Heinrich-Böll-Foundation, Thessaloniki
• Political Advisor, Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation, Athens
• Economic Advisor, Hellenic Association for International Road Transports, Athens
• Research and Development Project Manager, German National Academic Foundation, Hertie Foundation, Berlin
• European Affairs Manager, European Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs, REGIOEUROPA - Greek Representation to the EU in Brussels
• Production Management, Second National German Television (ZDF), Athens, Mainz

My education & training

• PhD candidate in Development Economics, University of the Peloponnese, Greece. Thesis: Political and Economic Transition in Sub-Saharan Africa: The cases of Ethiopia and Angola
• MA in Political Sciences & Sociology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
• MA in Communication & Media, Technische Universität Berlin,
• Scholarship by the German National Academic Foundation
• Bachelor in International and European Studies, University of Piraeus, Greece
• Economics & Business, Universität Bremen, Germany [Erasmus]

• Vlamis, C., 2019. China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Ethiopia: Development or Fallacy? 4th Conference of International Place Branding Association. Thessaly: University of Thessaly, Dept. of Planning and Regional Development.
• Contribution in Maravegias, Kazakos, Valinakis, 2014. Reforms of Greece’s political system in Exit Scenarios from the Crisis. Jean Monnet European Center of Excellence of National Kapodistrian University, Athens: Papazisi Publications.
• Vlamis et al., 2014 (edit). Guide for social cooperative enterprises. Thessaloniki: Ηeinrich-Böll-Foundation Greece.
• Vlamis, C., Dittmar, J., 2013. Τhe end of state control on the national brand-image, Hero-culture and tourism. Thessaly: University of Thessaly Publications, Dept. of Planning and Regional Development.
• Vlamis, C. et al., 2013. Sustainability & Culture Conference Reader. Thessaloniki: Ηeinrich-Böll-Foundation Greece.
• Vlamis, C. et al., 2010. Gegen die Wand? Eine Reise mit dem europäischen Kinofilm. Funded by German National Academic Foundation, Hertie Foundation. Studienkolleg zu Berlin, Projekt Junges Europa 6, Hannover: Wehrhahn Verlag.

My references

• Asteris Huliaras, Professor of Comparative Politics and International Relations, President of the Political Science and International Relations Dept., University of the Peloponnese, Greece
• Alumni German National Academic Foundation, Hertie School of Governance in Berlin
• Hellenic Network of African Studies
• Paisios Constructions
• Green European Foundation (Greenr)
• Sustainable Energy Youth Network (SEYN)
• Heinrich-Böll-Foundation
• Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation
• Regioeuropa - Greek Representation to the EU in Brussels