Elysian’s team becomes one with its network members on each and every project. The team is carefully selected on a per-project basis and stands fully committed and invested (extensive discussions always take place beforehand!). Moreover, the people who collaborate with Elysian are former executives of multinational agencies and have worked together at several points in their career.
Let’s make some specific introductions!
Meropi Ioannidou
Managing Director
16+years in advertising in the client service department, handling a wide variety of clients in diverse industries ranging from consumer goods, food & beverages, airlines, NGOS, services, tourism organizations, and travel destinations. Substantial experience building client relationships and growing accounts. Highly proficient in leading client-facing presentations of strategy, concepts, and content. A core member of the management team; leading cross-functional teams to develop and implement integrated communications strategies and a proven track record of managing and inspiring clients to elevate brand name and image.
Partial Client List:
Unilever Brands, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, MasterCard, Lufthansa, Action Aid, Region of Attica, Greek National Tourism Organization, Tourism Organization of Cyprus.
Work Experience:
2015-Present Elysian, Creative Content & Communication Agency
2004-2015 McCann-Erickson Athens
2002-2004 JWT Spot Thompson Athens
2000-2002 Dot&Dash
Education:
2001-2002 WESTMINSTER UNIVERSITY LONDON
MA in Public Communication & Public Relations
1995-2000 AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GREECE-DEREE COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science, Major: Marketing with emphasis in Marketing Management.
Marina Tsopouroglou
Executive Producer
20+years in commercial and new media production, of which 15 years as a Producer of several production companies, ad agencies, and independent clients. Works closely with leading clients and production companies on a wide budget range for domestic and international clients, while harbouring a passion for creating exceptional work, growing client relationships and elevating the values of each and every production.
Partial Client List:
Unilever Brands, Nestle, Coca-Cola, L’Oreal, MasterCard, General Motors, BMW, Lufthansa, Action Aid, Region of Attica, GNTO, Cereal Partners, Nespresso, Microsoft, E-Food.
Work Experience:
2017-Present Freelance All Media Producer
2004-2017 McCann Erickson Athens- Head of All Media Production
2002-2004 Cinegram Production House- Executive Producer
1999-2002 McCann Erickson Athens- TV & Radio Producer
1997-1999 Managos Production House- Production Assistant
1993-1996 Bold/Ogilvy & Mather- PA to Client Service Director
Education:
2016- Present Hellenic Open University – European Civilization Studies
1990-1992 Saint George Commercial College- Public Relations & Secretarial Studies
Maira Vagianou
Creative Director/ Copywriter
16+years in advertising as a creative copywriter with extensive expertise and award-winning ideas, both for local and global brands. A collaborative innovator responsible for the creation and execution of creative concepts, as well as comprehensive integrated advertising campaigns.
Partial Client List:
Piraeus Bank, Sarantis S.A., Dove, Coca-Cola 3E, Unilever, Cosmote, Creta Farms, L’Oreal, Nestlé, Ford, Motorola, Ke.th.E.A, Bacardi Hellas, Mattel, Goody’s, Ira Bebè
Work Experience:
2015-Present Elysian, Creative Content & Communication Agency
2011-2015 Freelance Creative Copywriter/Storyteller
2011-2003 Bold /Ogilvy & Mather
2000-2003 McCann-Erickson Athens
Education:
1996-1999 McGill University (Montreal), BA in Modern Languages & Linguistics and a Minor in Marketing Communications
1994-1996 Dawson College (Montreal), Degree in Modern Languages
Popi Dimakou
Creative Director/Designer
17+years in advertising and an extensive background in leading creative vision, ideation, strategy, and execution. Comprehensive experience working with clients, leading agency teams, and delivering award-winning work to a wide range of brands, consumer goods, food & beverages, airlines, banks and cosmetics, services, travel destinations as well as telecommunications.
Partial Client List:
Unilever Brands, Nestlé, Coca-Cola 3E, MasterCard, Lufthansa, Action Aid, Region of Attica, GNTO, Alpha Bank, L’Oreal, National Bank of Greece, Opel
Work Experience:
2015-Present Elysian, Creative Content & Communication Agency
2001-2015 McCann-Erickson Athens
1999-2001 Karamella Advertising
Education:
1995-1999 AKTO – Middlesex University ΒΑ in Graphic Design
Above all, Elysian and its team members are based in a country that’s one of the most popular destinations in the world: Greece. They live and breathe traveling; every place is a destination that has much to offer and this discovery certainly broadens the horizons of every visitor. Every city and every country have their unique combination of natural beauty, history, civilization, and culture.
This is exactly the vision of Elysian S.A; to reveal and promote every inch of beauty that our world has to offer.