Alexandros Kikizas

Alexandros Kikizas is Chief Executive Officer at Melissa Kikizas SA, one of Greece’s leading food companies and a major international producer of Pasta and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Representing the third generation of the founding family, he has led the company since 2012, overseeing its strategic growth, international expansion, and operational transformation.

Under his leadership, the company has grown to achieve a total turnover of 150 million, strengthened its export business which represents today 50% of total revenue, and established a leading position in the Greek Pasta market. He also spearheaded the acquisition of Terra Creta, expanding the group’s presence in the premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil sector and reinforcing its international orientation.

Deeply committed to the human element of business, Alexandros Kikizas has fostered a people-centric corporate culture focused on trust, development, and long-term value creation. As a result, Melissa Kikizas has been consistently recognized among the “Best Workplaces” in Greece.

He has also driven major investments in innovation, sustainability, and agricultural education, while strengthening the company’s corporate governance framework.

 He holds an MSc in Economics & Finance from University of Warwick and a BSc in Economics from Queen Mary University of London.