Harry Coccossis, Ph.D. (Cornell)
Professor Emeritus of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Thessaly, Greece

President of the National Spatial Planning Council (Ministry of Environment and Energy, Greece) 2022-present

Experience in public administration positions: President of the Steering Committee of the Hellenic Open University (2009-2015), CEO of the Tourism Development Company S.A. (2007-2009), Special Secretary for Strategic Planning at the Ministry of Tourism Development (2006-2007), President and Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization (2004-2006).

Greek and international research activity and publications in books and scientific journals on issues of environmental planning and tourism development, integrated management of coastal areas and island development, maritime spatial planning, etc.

Scientific advisor on environmental planning issues in international organizations (European Commission, OECD, World Bank, FAO, UNEP, UNESCO, etc.) with experience in countries of the Mediterranean, East Africa, Arabian Peninsula, S.E. Asia.