Speakers
Meet our RGC 2025 speakers
Kostas Leventis

President, Ilia Chamber of Commerce

He was born in 1964 in Makrisia, Olympia, and now lives in Pyrgos, Ilia.

He has been active in the local business community for over 35 years, having founded and managed successful businesses.

As an active member of Ilia’s business community, he has worked over the years to contribute to the common struggle for his city’s development.

He is actively involved in efforts to assist fire-affected areas, calls for improved infrastructure to finally bring Ilia out of isolation, and the promotion of investment initiatives to revitalise the local economy.

His firm belief is that the completion of major road and port projects in Ilia will provide an opportunity to better utilise the region’s natural and cultural resources, connecting tourism to the agri-food sector.

His vision is for Ilia to be a dynamic business hub with opportunities for everyone.

Professional career

His professional activity began in the field of advertising and marketing, but soon expanded to other sectors, such as training, consulting, IT and technologies, energy, tourism and real estate.

1989 – present

He is a shareholder, chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of the company “CONSUL SA”.

Today, the company develops professional activity in 27 locations throughout Greece.

Chamber action

2025 – present

Secretary General of the Central Union of Chambers in Greece

2024 – present

President of Ilia Chamber

2012 – 2024

Vice President of Ilia Chamber

2012 – present

Vice President of I.E.M.E. K.E.E. “Institute for Research and Studies of the Central Union of Chambers of Greece”

Participation in organizations

2024 – present

He is a member of the Board of Directors of the NATIONAL ACCREDITATION SYSTEM (ESYD).

2021 – present

Member of the Greek Brand Committee of the Ministry of Development and Investments.

2008 – present

Member of the Board of Directors and the General Council of the ASSOCIATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP with the aim of strengthening corporate practices.

2007 to 2009

He was a member of the Board of Directors of “ELSEKEK”, where he decisively contributed to the policy and development of lifelong learning centres.

2007 to 2010

He was a member of the Friendly Settlement Committee of the Prefecture of Ilia, contributing to the resolution of consumer issues.

2006 – 2010

He was a Founding Member and former President of the “CONSUMER CONSCIOUSNESS” Association with active participation in the promotion of consumer protection issues.

At a young age, he was active in civic affairs as a Community Councilor and then as Vice President in the Community of Makrisia, Olympia (1987-1990), undertaking initiatives and implementing important public projects.

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