Minos Bantourakis
About Minos Bantourakis
Minos Bantourakis serves as the Media, Entertainment & Sport Digital Safety Lead at the World Economic Forum, where he leads the Global Coalition for Digital Safety. He has extensive experience in management and digital safety, having previously held senior roles at Amazon and McKinsey & Company.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Minos Bantourakis serves as the Media, Entertainment & Sport - Digital Safety Lead at the World Economic Forum since 2022. In this role, he leads the Global Coalition for Digital Safety, focusing on collaboration with senior executives, public figures, academia, and civil society to address digital safety challenges. His work involves engaging with various stakeholders, including private companies and governments, to tackle pressing issues within the media and technology sectors.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Minos Bantourakis held multiple positions at Amazon from 2017 to 2022. He worked as a Senior Product Manager in Media for three years in Milan, Italy, before transitioning to a Senior Manager role as the Country Leader for Portugal and Head of Strategic Projects for Italy and Spain. His tenure at Amazon spanned two years, during which he contributed to strategic initiatives in the region.
Educational Background
Minos Bantourakis has a strong educational foundation in business and engineering. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2013, following an exchange program. He also holds an MBA from IE Business School, completed in 2013. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) in Management Engineering from Università degli Studi di Padova, where he studied from 2007 to 2010.
Teaching Experience at Luiss Business School
Minos Bantourakis served as a Teaching Professional at Luiss Business School from 2020 to 2021. During this one-year period in Rome, Italy, he contributed to the academic development of students, sharing his expertise in media, entertainment, and digital safety.
Career at McKinsey & Company
Minos Bantourakis worked at McKinsey & Company in various capacities from 2010 to 2016. He began as a Business Analyst for two years in Milan, Italy, before advancing to the role of Engagement Manager in Rome, where he worked for another two years. His experience at McKinsey provided him with a solid foundation in strategic consulting and project management.