Athanasios Kavvadas has been appointed Greece’s new Deputy Minister of Rural Development, following the resignation of Makarios Lazaridis, according to an official announcement made during a government briefing in Athens.
The appointment was confirmed by the government spokesperson, who stated that Kavvadas will take over the portfolio immediately after the departure of his predecessor.
A career spanning military service, business and politics
Born in 1962 in western Greece, Athanasios Kavvadas began his professional career in the Air Force in 1983 after graduating from a military technical academy. He served in various roles until 2006, when he retired as a senior officer. He was later recognized by Greece’s national air academy in 2016.
Alongside his military service, he entered the private sector in 1987, founding a beverage business that grew into one of the most established enterprises in his home region.
In 2020, he completed postgraduate studies in philosophy and management at a major university in Athens.
Long-standing parliamentary career
Kavvadas first entered local politics in 2010 as a municipal council member in his hometown, later serving as vice president of the council.
He was elected to the national parliament in 2015 and has since secured multiple consecutive re-elections, establishing himself as a long-serving representative of his region.
In parliament, he has held several key positions, including chairing a major economic committee. He has also served in senior roles within his parliamentary group and participated in committees focused on defense, public finance, and regional development.
Beyond politics, Kavvadas has been active in local sports administration, including leadership roles in regional football organizations.
