Fotis Kafarakis

Fotis Kafarakis is an experienced media professional currently serving as the News General Director at ERT S.A. Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation since July 2019. Prior roles include Editor in Chief at Alpha Channel TV and multiple editorial positions at ERT S.A. and Hellenic Public TV spanning several years, where responsibilities included overseeing news programs and newsroom management. Kafarakis began a career at ERT in 1988, holding various roles in journalism, including reporter and producer. Additionally, experience includes working as a TV News Producer at Antenna and as an editor/announcer at FLASH 9,61 Radio Station. Academic credentials include a degree in Political Science and Public Administration with a focus on Mass Communication from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, coupled with ongoing studies in investigative reporting at Columbia University.