Athens, 16 March 2026
Executive with more than 25 years of international experience in leading transport & logistics, tourism and technology organizations
Growthfund announces the appointment of Michalis Mavropoulos as Chief Executive Officer of Hellenic Post (ELTA). Mr. Mavropoulos brings more than 25 years of international experience in major organizations across the transport & logistics, tourism and technology sectors.
Michalis Mavropoulos has had a long career in leading multinational companies such as UPS, TUI and Hilton, having served in senior executive roles across Europe, the Middle East and the United States. Throughout his career he has led complex organizations, repeatedly delivering operational transformations and strong financial performance.
He joins ELTA from Liknoss Group, a leading travel technology group in the Mediterranean region, where he served as Chief Executive Officer and led the company’s strategic transformation. Previously, he was Regional Director East Mediterranean at TUI Destination Experiences, where he was responsible for operations in 15 countries with more than 3,500 employees. He also served as Managing Director of TUI Hellas, leading the company through a significant operational turnaround and strong growth.
At UPS, he followed a long and progressive career path, assuming positions of increasing responsibility and ultimately serving as Managing Director for Greece and the Balkans. In this role, he was responsible for operations across multiple countries, contributing decisively to the company’s operational transformation and growth. During his international career at UPS, he also worked in Saudi Arabia, Belgium and the United States. Mr. Mavropoulos holds an MBA from the University of Louisville (USA) and has also completed the Global High Performance Leadership program at IMD in Lausanne.
The CEO of Growthfund, Yannis Papachristou, stated: “We welcome Michalis Mavropoulos as the new CEO of ELTA. His extensive international experience in leading large organizations, combined with his strong track record in the transport & logistics and customer service sectors, provides strong credentials for the next chapter of Hellenic Post. We are confident that his experience and expertise will contribute significantly to the company’s future and we wish him every success in his new role. At the same time, I would like to warmly thank Marios Tempos for his very important contribution during the transitional period in which he served as Chief Executive Officer.”
Mr. Mavropoulos will assume his new responsibilities on 19 March 2026. Marios Tempos, who served as interim Chief Executive Officer, will continue in his role as Deputy CEO of ELTA, contributing his experience to the important work of the company.