Yannos Papantoniou studied Economics at the Universities of Athens (Greece) and Wisconsin (Madison, USA), History at the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes Sorbonne (Paris, France) and obtained his PhD degree in Economics at the University of Cambridge (UK). Papantoniou was a member of the National Parliament in Greece from 1988-2007,... Read more
Yannos Papantoniou studied Economics at the Universities of Athens (Greece) and Wisconsin (Madison, USA), History at the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes Sorbonne (Paris, France) and obtained his PhD degree in Economics at the University of Cambridge (UK).
Papantoniou was a member of the National Parliament in Greece from 1988-2007, served as Minister of National Defence from 2001-03, Minister of National Economy and Finance from 1996-2001, Minister of National Economy 1994-96, Alternate Minister of National Economy 1993-94, Minister of Trade (1989) and Deputy Minister of National Economy fro 1985-89.
During his time as Economy and Finance Minister, he worked closely with his European ECOFIN partners to prepare for the launch of the euro in Greece. He was ‘Highly Commended’ by EUROMONEY magazine in September 1998 for “making his country a viable candidate for membership of the EU’s single-currency system”.
Prior to this, Yannos Papantoniou worked at the OECD in Paris, served as Member of the European Parliament and Advisor to the Greek Prime Minister on European Economic Community Affairs and Integration. He was elected as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in London, UK in 1999.
In 2009-2010, he was Visiting Senior Fellow in the Hellenic Observatory within the European Institute at the London School of Economics and Political Science. In 2013, he was Bosch Public Policy Fellow at the Transatlantic Academy in Washington, USA.
Yannos Papantoniou is currently President of the Centre for Progressive Policy Research (KEPP), an Athens-based independent think-tank. He has published numerous articles and books on topics related to economic and political developments in Greece, Europe and the wider world scene.
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Yannos Papantoniou's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Yannos tailored to your event.
Yannos Papantoniou speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Yannos to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Yannos Papantoniou for events worldwide, subject to Yannos's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Yannos Papantoniou is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Yannos can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Yannos Papantoniou on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Yannos can offer.
Yannos Papantoniou delivers keynotes in Greek. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Yannos Papantoniou's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Yannos's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Yannos Papantoniou can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Yannos's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
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We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Yannos Papantoniou, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Yannos's current availability for your dates.