Stathis Haikalis

Stathis Haikalis has more than 25 years of experience of the Greek media and policy environment. From 1979 until 2000, he was journalist to Vima, the largest Greek newspaper and contributed weekly to Financial Postman, a major financial paper mainly read by policy and business influencers.

Since 2000, Stathis left the world of journalism and committed himself for developing his own business, Communication Effect which he had founded some years earlier. The company currently has 35 associates and is amongst the largest and best reputed agencies working in communications and public affairs in Greece. Having had business contacts with the last two Prime Ministers and the main opposition leaders, Stathis has an extensive network of contacts in the Greek political establishment. Since 1996, Stathis has advised several candidates in every national election, most of whom have received Ministerial mandates.

Stathis is married with two children and enjoys sports, technology and cinema.