Kostas Liris

International Judge & Panel Leader
Kostas, is an agronomic engineer, he has studied applied physics and economy also, he is an olive oil expert. With his head office in Kalamata and by cooperating with international organizations, he has gained a lot of experience on issues regarding the quality, tasting, and production of olive oil. Since 2014 he has been one of the judges and panel leaders in the top olive oil tasting competitions around the world. He teaches olive oil sensory analysis, production, and safety in NY, London, and in San Francisco in collaboration with OLIVE OIL TIMES EDUCATION LAB and he is collaborating with OLIVONOMY in Paris. One significant time in his career came, when he received a thank-you letter from the former Prime Minister Georgios Papandreou, for his contribution to the development and promotion of quality Greek products worldwide. He is a columnist for many magazines in his field.