Angela Gerekou has had a multifaceted career that spans politics, architecture, and acting. Here's a summary of her profile:

President of the Greek National Tourism Organization since August 2019, appointed by the Greek government and the Ministry of Tourism.

Born in Corfu, Angela Gerekou graduated from the School of Architecture at the University of Rome. She worked as an architect in the Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning, and Public Works, specializing in projects for the upgrading of degraded areas in Athens. She also undertook numerous architectural projects in Corfu.

Angela Gerekou has served as:

• Deputy Minister of Tourism and Culture (2009-2010).
• Deputy Minister of Culture (2014-2015).
• Member of Parliament for Corfu in the 2004, 2007, 2009, and 2012 national elections.

Angela Gerekou has a remarkable acting career, having graduated from the London Academy of Performing Arts under Derek Jakoby in the UK. She was also a member of Federico Fellini's student group in Italy. She starred in the Greek-British production "The Girl from Mani," which premiered at the Cannes International Film Festival. She has appeared in numerous films, theater productions, and television series, collaborating with renowned Greek directors.

Angela Gerekou co-founded the "Cultural Movement of the Ionian Islands" in 1987-1988, aiming to revive traditional Ionian theater. Since 2011, she has been President of the Board of Directors of the "Ionian Cultural Center," which organizes the "Corfu Arts Festival" annually.

She volunteers for various non-governmental organizations focusing on environmental issues and the protection of youth and vulnerable groups. From 2005 to 2006, she was the National Representative for the Global Progressive Forum's AIDS campaign. During the same period, she was the Volunteerism Coordinator for PASOK (Pan-Hellenic Socialist Movement) while serving as a Member of Parliament.

Angela Gerekou is married and a mother of a daughter.

She speaks fluently English, Italian, and French.

Angela Gerekou's diverse background in architecture, politics, acting, and cultural activism reflects her deep involvement in promoting tourism, culture, and societal issues in Greece.