Maria Xytaki

Maria Xytaki, Group Corporate Affairs and Communications Senior Manager at Saracakis Group of Companies, is deeply committed to shaping the corporate image and mission of the group, amplifying its positive impact on both society and the environment. She spearheads the development and execution of the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy, aligning it with business objectives and financial targets. Concurrently, she oversees Marketing and Corporate Communications at Kinsen-Europcar, the strategic partner of Europcar Mobility Group in Greece.

With a rich career spanning various executive roles in Marketing, Corporate Communications, Public & Governmental Affairs, Business Development, Sustainability & ESG, CSR, Media Relations, Digital/Performance Marketing, Event, and Project Management, Maria brings a comprehensive market perspective. She has navigated diverse sectors including Automotive, Mobility, Banking, Energy, Media, Tech, Retail, Luxury Fashion, Hospitality, and Non-profit, contributing to both startups and established corporate entities.

From March 2012 to March 2016, Maria served as the elected President of the Hellenic Alumni Association of the London School of Economics and Political Science, earning recognition from the University's Director, Dame Minouche Shafik, who awarded her the esteemed "The LSE Outstanding Alumni Volunteer Award 2016-2017". Maria holds a Master's degree (MSc) in New Media, Information, and Society from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a Bachelor's degree (BSc) in Psychology from the American College of Greece-Deree College, graduating with distinction.