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H.E.Georgios Olympios
Georgios Olympios

Georgios Olympios (Greek: Γεώργιος Ολύμπιος) is a Greek civil engineer, business consultant, and art collector. He has been active in international diplomacy, corporate strategy, and cultural initiatives. His work spans across Europe, Africa, and Asia, where he has focused on business development, government relations, and intercultural collaborations. Olympios has also contributed to the promotion of contemporary art, participating in exhibitions and cultural projects internationally.

He is known for his association with organizations such as ELINEPA, his advisory role at the Art Thessaloniki International Contemporary Art Fair, and for his support of Greek-Indian cultural cooperation initiatives.[1][2][3][4][5]

Early life and education

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Georgios Olympios was born in Greece. His father, Christodoulos Olympios, was also a civil engineer and served as a technical advisor to the German government in Greece. Olympios claims direct descent from Giorgakis Olympios, a hero of the Greek War of Independence in 1821.[6] He studied civil engineering in Berlin and later attended postgraduate programs in economics, political science, and business administration, with Executive training in Strategy and Decision Theory. Olympios studied Civil Engineering at the Technical University of Berlin, graduating in 1980.

In April 2013, Olympios accompanied the renowned Greek marathon runner Maria Polyzou during her visit to Litochoro and Mt. Olympus, highlighting his regional ties and cultural engagement in his ancestral homeland of Livadi Olympus and Litochoro.[7]

Career

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Olympios has worked as an advisor to international organizations and multinational corporations. In February 2024, Olympios participated in a meeting between the Greek Deputy Minister of Culture, Christos Dimas, and the Indian Ambassador to Greece, Rudrendra Tandon. Representing ELINEPA as a Knight Commander and Advisor, he conveyed the strong interest of Indian billionaire Prakash Hinduja in the creation of a Greek-Indian film co-production focusing on Alexander the Great and King Porus.[8]

In November 2024, the Ambassador of Georgia to Greece, Levan Beridze, acknowledged Olympios' contributions in facilitating a diplomatic meeting with the Greek Minister of Rural Development and Food. In an official letter, Beridze expressed gratitude for Olympios' role in strengthening trade and economic relations between Greece and Georgia.[9]

Olympios is also mentioned in ELINEPA publications related to Greek-Indian cooperation in education and religious diplomacy, such as the canonization of Devasahayam Pillai.[10]

Art and cultural contributions

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Olympios is an avid art collector. He has curated a unique collection titled Bottled Visual Messages, consisting of wine bottles turned into artworks by Greek and international artists, including Vlassis Caniaris, Kostas Varotsos, and Christina Sarantopoulou.[11] The project was exhibited under the title "Με κόκκινο ή με λευκό" at the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art in Thessaloniki.

His curated art projects were also featured in international cultural media, such as the Turkish publication *Radikal*, which referenced his role in preserving Thessaloniki’s artistic and historical heritage.[12]

He serves as an advisor for international relations at the Art Thessaloniki International Contemporary Art Fair.[13]

Personal life

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Olympios is fluent in English, German, French, Italian, and Greek. He is married and has three children. He remains active in business consultancy, diplomatic networking, and cultural projects worldwide.

References

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  1. ^ "Meeting of the Deputy Minister of Culture Mr. Christos Dimas with the Ambassador of India Mr. Rundrendra Tandon - Strong interest in film co-productions". 6 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Greek-Indian Economic Forum Issue 3". April 2023.
  3. ^ "Greek-Indian Economic Forum Issue 4". May 2024.
  4. ^ "Advisory Board". Art Thessaloniki. HELEXPO. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
  5. ^ "Art Thessaloniki International Contemporary Art Fair". Exposed 9. HELEXPO. pp. 42–43. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
  6. ^ Γκαϊντατζής, Νίκος (1973). "Τα γεγονότα του 1821 στη Βόρεια Μολδαβία: Γεωργάκης Ολύμπιος και Ιωάννης Φαρμάκης". Μακεδονικά. 13: 227. doi:10.12681/makedonika.903.
  7. ^ "Επίσκεψη της μεγάλης μαραθωνοδρόμου Μαρίας Πολύζου σε Λιτόχωρο και Όλυμπο". Litohoro News. 16 April 2013.
  8. ^ "Meeting of the Deputy Minister of Culture Mr. Christos Dimas with the Ambassador of India Mr. Rundrendra Tandon - Strong interest in film co-productions". 6 February 2024.
  9. ^ "English: Official letter from the Ambassador of Georgia to Greece, Levan Beridze, thanking Georgios Olympios for his contributions to Greek-Georgian diplomatic and economic relations". 18 November 2024.
  10. ^ "Devashayam Pillai's Canonization by the Roman Catholic Church". 23 May 2022.
  11. ^ ""Εμφυαλωμένα" εικαστικά μηνύματα". 8 March 2009.
  12. ^ "Selanik'ten Neler Kaldı?". Radikal (in Turkish). 22 August 2009.
  13. ^ "Advisory Board". 29 March 2016.


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