Georgios Papatzikas

Georgios Papatzikas has a diverse work experience in various organizations. Georgios started their career as an Administrative Secretary at the Municipality of Pylaia-Chortiatis in Thessaloniki in 2018. In 2019, they worked as a Trainee in the External Relations & Enlargement Unit - Trade Policy Unit at the Permanent Representation of Greece to the European Union. In this role, they assisted in the preparatory work, attended meetings, and drafted reports on trade policy developments. Georgios also contributed to administrative tasks and conducted academic research on trade negotiations and legal barriers.

In 2021, Georgios worked as a Communications & Public Relations Trainee and Assistant at Finabel - European Army Interoperability Centre. Georgios organized communication strategies, managed social media, and drafted various communication materials for print, digital media, and presentations.

In the same year, they also worked as a General Assistant at the European Association of Real Estate Professions (CEPI aisbl). Georgios'sresponsibilities included organizing internal meetings, updating project records, participating in events, and monitoring developments on environment, energy, and AML related topics.

Georgios gained further experience in 2022 as an Intern in the Technology & Digital Economy Practice at BCW Brussels. Georgios then joined the European Commission as a Blue Book Trainee in the Regulatory Cooperation, TBT, and Public Procurement unit of DG TRADE. In this role, they assisted in the preparation for WTO TBT Committee meetings, conducted research, drafted reports on trade concerns, and participated in public procurement negotiations with third countries.

Currently, in 2023, Georgios holds the position of Project Assistant at APCO Worldwide and Policy Coordinator at Blockchain for Europe. The details of these roles are not specified, but they showcase their continuous growth and involvement in various sectors.

Georgios Papatzikas completed their education in various institutions and fields of study. Starting in 2014, they attended Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) where they pursued a Bachelor of Political Science and graduated in 2019. During their time at AUTH, they focused on political science. In 2018, they briefly attended the University of Warsaw, where they studied Political Sciences and International Studies for a year.

Georgios then went on to further their education at the University of Groningen, starting in 2020 and completing in 2021. There, they pursued a Master of Arts (MA) degree in International Security. Overall, they have a diverse educational background, with a bachelor's degree in political science and experience in both political sciences and international studies.