Panos is a highly accomplished hospitality professional with more than 30 years of experience in luxury hotel management and strategic leadership. He currently serves as the Chief Growth and Commercial Officer at Ella Resorts, where he spearheads the brand’s expansion and commercial strategies, positioning it as a leading name in the Mediterranean.
In addition to his role at Ella Resorts, Panos holds the prestigious position of President of the European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA). In this capacity, he advocates for excellence and innovation across the European hospitality sector, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among industry leaders. Driven by a strategic vision, dedication to sustainability, and inspirational mentors, Panos releases publications in travel industry journals, guest lectures in hotel universities, attends International Hospitality forums as a speaker and is a guest editor on life coaching and mentoring.