Constantinos Liarikos (b. 1975) is a trained economist with postgraduate studies in development and environment. He has worked in the private sector, in education and in research and has collaborated with a number of Greek and European academic institutions. He has coordinated numerous projects and has lead or collaborated in the preparation of a large number of publications, scientific communications and popular articles. Since 2002 he is collaborating with WWF Greece where today he holds the position of the Head of Conservation. Constantinos is also freelancing as an organizational development advisor, coach and trainer. He is father to a 12 year-old son and devotes his free time to music.