Vassilis S. Kessidis
Consultant and Strategist in Athens, Brussels & Ancona.
Vassilis (27), a native of Ancona (Italy), is a freelance professional and PhD(c) in Strategy & Diplomacy, with a multidisciplinary academic background in Maritime management, Philosophy, Linguistics, International Relations, and Strategic Studies. Experienced in academic research and university-level teaching across Europe, with a focus on ideology and EU–US relations.
Professionally active across Italy, Greece, and Brussels, with a strong track record in European institutions, think tanks, and political consultancy.
Past roles include work within the Brussels Bubble, campaign associate for the 2019 & 2024 Spitzenkandidaten campaigns for the European Commission Presidency, and digital media associate for the 2015 party primaries of today's Hellenic governing party and Malta’s opposition's campaign for the national elections of 2022.
Engaged in strategic planning & communication, digital campaigning, and policy advising across national and European political landscapes.