1957: Born, Thessaloniki, Greece 1981: Graduates in law from University of Thessaloniki 1987: Joins board of Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce and Industry 1997-2002: President, Thessaloniki traders' association 1999 : Joins European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) 2000: Joins board of Eurocommerce 2004: President of the EESC's budget group 2006: President of the EESC