Achilles Tsaltas
About Achilles Tsaltas
Achilles Tsaltas serves as Vice President at The New York Times and has over 30 years of experience in media, specializing in strategic partnerships. He has held significant roles at News Corp, International Herald Tribune, and currently leads The Democracy & Culture Foundation.
Work at The New York Times
Achilles Tsaltas has served as Vice President at The New York Times since 2013. His role involves overseeing various strategic initiatives and partnerships within the organization. Based in London, England, he has contributed to the newspaper's growth and expansion in the digital and print media landscape.
Previous Experience at News Corp
Tsaltas worked at News Corp as National Advertising Manager from 1989 to 1999 in Sydney, Australia. During his tenure, he was responsible for managing advertising strategies and operations, which included launching the business magazine Business Asia and relaunching The Australian Magazine.
Career at International Herald Tribune
Tsaltas held several positions at the International Herald Tribune from 1999 to 2013. He served as Deputy Managing Director from 1999 to 2004 in Hong Kong SAR, then as Vice President from 2004 to 2011 and Senior Vice President from 2012 to 2013 in the Greater Paris Metropolitan Region. His work included launching print sites and establishing publishing partnerships in various Asian markets.
Education and Expertise
Achilles Tsaltas earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Sydney, studying from 1984 to 1988. He later obtained a Master’s degree in Sociology from the University of New South Wales in 1989. Tsaltas also completed the Sulzberger Executive Leadership Programme at Columbia School of Journalism, enhancing his leadership skills in the media sector.
Current Role at The Democracy & Culture Foundation
Since 2019, Tsaltas has served as President of The Democracy & Culture Foundation in London, United Kingdom. In this capacity, he has conceived and organized significant events such as the Athens Democracy Forum and Art for Tomorrow conferences, focusing on cultural and democratic discourse.