Is Kyriakos Mitsotakis A-List?

Elected to Greek Parliament

Won seat in Hellenic Parliament, entering politics from investment banking career. His prominent family name (son of former PM) gave him immediate recognition in Greece.

Administrative Reform Minister

Appointed Minister of Administrative Reform during Greece's debt crisis. His technocratic approach to reforms raised his profile as a modernizing force in Greek politics.

Elected New Democracy Leader

Won leadership of New Democracy, Greece's main centre-right party. This positioned him as a major opposition figure and potential future prime minister.

Elected Prime Minister

Won landslide victory to become Prime Minister of Greece. His election marked the end of the leftist Syriza government and made him a prominent European leader.

COVID-19 Crisis Management

Led Greece through COVID-19 pandemic with relatively successful response. His handling of the crisis maintained his popularity and kept him in international news.

Re-elected with Strong Mandate

Won second term with increased majority despite railway disaster tragedy. His re-election confirmed his dominance in Greek politics but some shine diminished by controversies.

Established Greek Political Leader

Continues as Prime Minister, implementing economic reforms and raising Greece's international profile. He is well-known in European political circles and in Greece, but has limited recognition outside Europe, making him a solid but not globally famous political figure.