Valkouma, Thalia - Expert

Vice President BPW Thessaloniki Greece

Responsible for national & international projectsMember of Initial Committee of Business and Professional Associations in Adriatic-Ionian Area (BPW ADRIONET)

Manager of Strategic Planning Support in Egnatia Odos S.A. Responsible for strategic planning support on energy, waste management & resources, circular economy, culture, sustainable regional development & innovation issues. Responsible for networking, preparation & implementation of project proposals & studies under Cross-border, European & national funding programs.

Independent consultant in municipalities on Sustainable management - Waste & Energy management - Climate Change - Environmental Monitoring – ICT – IoT – Culture & Tradition – International projects

Co–owner of a construction company, a Renewable Energy Sources (CEO) company & a Social Cooperative company (President)

Educational Background:

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology,

Master in Business Administration (MBA),

Master in Science (MSc) in Environmental protection management & sustainable development,

PhDc in Environmental Engineering

-Married with two children

-ExGeneral Secretary of Lions Clubs Greece Cyprus MD 117

-Active member of BoD of the charity Association “Thermaides”