Effie Panagopoulos

Effie Panagopoulos is an experienced professional in the adult beverage space, having worked in the industry since 2001. Effie began their career as a Copywriter and Sales Assistant at Entravision Communications in Boston and Las Vegas. In 2004, they joined Bacardi as a Premium Brand Specialist for Grey Goose, Bombay Gins, and Corzo Tequila. In 2006, they became the National Brand Ambassador for METAXA Greek Liqueur at Remy Cointreau. In 2011, they were appointed US Marketing Manager for DISARONNO/Tia Maria at ILLVA Saronno Holding SpA. In 2009, they began consulting for brands in the adult beverage space, specializing in spirits from product conception to launch. Most recently, in 2018, they became the CEO/Founder of KLEOS Mastiha Spirit, becoming the first Greek woman in history to self-start a spirit brand. Effie is the creator of Greece's first luxury spirit brand and the world's first super premium mastiha spirit, also known as "bartender's olive oil".

Effie Panagopoulos obtained their high school diploma from Boston Latin School, where they studied classics. Effie then attended Boston College, where they earned a BA with a major in French and minors in Spanish and Italian. In 1999, they obtained three additional certifications: Certified Personal Fitness Trainer - Health Fitness Instructor (CPFT-) from the American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness), Certified Spinning Instructor from Johnny G, and Certified Spinning Instructor from Reebok.