John Vasilakos

John Vasilakos has served as Chief Executive Officer of Fourlis Holdings since July 2025, leading one of Southeast Europe’s established retail groups. Fourlis operates across the Home, Sports and Wellness sectors and represents international brands including IKEA, INTERSPORT, Foot Locker and Holland & Barrett.

Prior to joining Fourlis, Vasilakos was CEO and Vice Chairman of Kotsovolos, where he played a central role in the company’s growth and transformation. During his tenure, the business expanded significantly, accelerated its digital development and ultimately transitioned to new ownership following its acquisition by PPC. Having joined Kotsovolos in 2010, he previously held senior positions including Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, with responsibility spanning retail, e-commerce and B2B activities.

Earlier in his career, he held senior retail roles at Multirama / Public Retail World and worked at Pouliadis & Associates.

He holds a Master’s degree in Management from Ashridge Business School in the UK and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management from The American College of Greece.