Present Composition of the Board of Directors

According to the Company’s Articles of Association, the BoD members range from seven (7) to eleven (11) members. The present BoD consists of eight members, four (4) executive and four (4) non-executive. From the non-executive members, three (3) are independent, fulfilling the conditions set by Law 3016/2002 and Law 4706/2020. With the decision of the Ordinary General Meeting of 25.06.2021, the position of the non-executive Vice-President of the Board of Directors was established, according to the provisions of law 4706/2020, in parallel with the position of the Executive Vice-President. The persons who comprise the Board of Directors of the company today, are the following:

  1. Efstratios Andreadis son of Konstantinos, executive member, President of the BoD and CEO.
  2. Anastasia Andreadou nee Kozlakidi, executive member and Executive Vice-President.
  3. Apostolos Petalas son of Dimitrios, independent non – executive member, Non Executive Vice-President
  4. Theodora Koufou, daughter of Dimitrios, executive member.
  5. Konstantinos Andreadis son of Efstratios, executive member.
  6. Athanasios Chrisafidis son of Paschalis, independent non executive member of the BoD
  7. Georgios Vletsos son of Christos, independent non – executive member.
  8. Theofilos Mechteridis son of Ioannis, non – executive member.

The term of the Board, as defined by the General Meeting of 19.06.2025, is three years and expires on 19.06.2028, being automatically extended until the convergence of the Annual Ordinary General Meeting of the year 2028, should it take place after 19.06.2028.

Short CV of the members of the Board of Directors, Corporate Secretary and senior management

  • Efstratios Andreadis, President of the BoD, executive member of the BoD and Chief Executive Officer.

He was born in 1957 in Vienna, Austria. He studied Mathematics at the Universita Degli Studi Di Perugia in Italy and is fluent in English and Italian. He has over 30 years of experience in the trade and toy industry, holding the position of Executive Chairman and CEO of the Company. As a co-founder of the Company together with Mrs. Anastasia Andreadou in 1990, he led its establishment as a leading Greek company in the design, production and distribution of toys, while envisioning and leading its expansion into international markets, through strong partnerships with well-known brands. He is recognized in the business community for his strategic approach, innovation, and commitment to product differentiation and safety.

  • Anastasia Andreadou, Executive Vice-President and executive member of the BoD.

She was born in 1950 in Thessaloniki and studied Accounting. She has been active in the field of commerce since 1982. Together with the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Efstratios Andreadis, they founded “AS Company SA” in 1990. Since then, she has been actively involved in the management of the Company, with executive duties and from the position of Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Since the establishment of the Company, she has contributed decisively to its strategic development in Greece and abroad, as well as to its financial stability, in order to become a pioneer in the field of production and distribution of toys in the Greek and international market. Her professional experience focuses on managing financial operations, specializing in strategic financial management, budgeting, cost control, and ensuring long-term sustainability. She has managed the preparation of financial reports and compliance with accounting standards at local and international level, while she has undertaken initiatives that have improved the Company’s operational performance. At the same time, she actively participated in the development of the Company’s product portfolio and the promotion of the corporate brand in new markets. She speaks fluent English, thus having the ability to operate in the international business environment. Her strategic thinking, business insight, and dedication have been instrumental in the Company’s success.

  • Apostolos Petalas, Non Executive Vice President of the BoD and Independent non-executive member of the BoD, President of the Audit Commitee, President of Nomination and Remuneration Committee 

He was born in 1961 in Soufli, Evros. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Piraeus, certified in special programs in Leadership, Executive Management, Economic and Strategic Analysis in the internal training system of Colgate Palmolive and PepsiCo in the USA. From 1985 to 1990 he worked at Colgate Palmolive in various areas of Financial Services. From 1990 to 1999 he held managerial positions in the Financial Sector of PepsiCo and until 2007 he was President and CEO of PepsiCo in Greece. From 2007 to 2023 he was an executive member of the Board of Directors and CEO of the listed “Fourlis Holdings S.A.”, a Fourlis Group Holdings company. Since 2023 he has been the General Manager of the Hellenic Supermarket Association.  He served as Vice President of the Association of Senior Business Executives (ACEO) and until 2022 he was a Member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Retail Companies of Greece (SELPE).

  • Theodora Koufou, Executive Member of the Board of Directors, General Manager

Born in 1972 in the USA, she holds a BSc in Finance from New York University and a Master’s degree in Economics from Pace University. She has been working for the Company since September 2001. She was appointed General Manager of the Company in July 2015. From September 2001 to June 2015 she was the Company’s Internal Audit Officer. Prior to joining the Company, she had worked in the USA at John Kaldor USA, Angelika Films, etc. She holds the position of manager of the subsidiary AS Kids Toys Srl in Romania. From the position of General Manager of the Company, she has contributed decisively to the coordination of its operations and its overall successful course.

  • Konstantinos Andreadis, Non Executive Member of the Board of Directors

Born in 1980 in Thessaloniki, he received a BA in Business Administration from Kingston University – ICBS (Bachelor Degree). He also holds an MA in Marketing Management from Middlesex University. From 01.12.2004 to 30.09.2016 he worked in the Company’s Sales Department, a tenure that has provided him with a deep knowledge of customer-centric planning. Since 2016 he has focused on the management of subsidiaries, applying innovative approaches to the market, building strong relationships with partners, and optimizing operational operations. From 25.05.2016 until today he holds the position of Director of the Company’s subsidiary in Cyprus, “AS Company Cyprus Ltd”, while at the same time he holds the position of Country Manager of “AS Kids Toys Srl” in Romania, where he contributes to the company’s market penetration and adapts strategies to local needs. In these roles, he guides strategies aimed at operational excellence, increasing market share, and enhancing local brand awareness. With the strategic thinking that distinguishes him and his many years of experience, he contributes to the further growth and development of the Company internationally.

  •   Athanasios Chrysafidis , Independent non-executive member of the Board, member of the Audit Committee, member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee

He was born in 1962 in Didymoticho. He is a graduate of Hunter College in New York and holds a master’s degree from the same institution. He has long-term experience in the field of financial services and extensive knowledge on the capital market and corporate governance. From 2018 to 2025, he served as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company “NBG ASSET MANAGEMENT M.F.M.C” of NBG GROUP, while from 2015 to 2021 he was Chief Executive Officer and Executive Member of the Board of Directors of the company “NBG SECURITIES S.A” of NBG GROUP. From 2016 to 2021 he was a member of the Investment Committee of “NATIONAL BANK OF GREECE”, while in previous years he has worked in various managerial positions in banking institutions and companies, in Greece and abroad (BANK OF ATTICA S.A., ERNST & YOUNG, HELLENIC INVESTMENT Co., INTERBANK, BANKERS TRUST Co.  New York). From 1998 to 2015 he worked as a Treasurer at BANK OF ATTICA S.A.

  • Georgios Vletsos, Independent non-executive member of the BoD, member of the Audit Committee

He was born in 1985 in Thessaloniki. He studied Business Administration at the University of Macedonia. He continued his studies in Applied Auditing and Accounting of the Institute for the Education of Certified Public Accountants and received a master’s degree in Banking and Finance from the International Hellenic University. He worked for 8 years at the Auditing Company SOL S.A. receiving the title of Certified Public Accountant. For the last 5.5 years he has been working in the group of “Raidestos SA” in the Industrial Area of Sindos, Thessaloniki, as Chief Financial Officer of the group, having under his supervision the financial strategy and financial management of the group’s companies in Greece and abroad. The companies of the “Raidestos” group have as their object the wholesale trade in the agri-food sector and the provision of services in the same sector. He has extensive knowledge of accounting principles in IFRS and Greek Accounting Standards, tax legislation, international auditing standards and audit design in both the private and public sectors. He has managed various special projects, including mergers, acquisitions, conversions, and liquidations. He participates as a member of the Board of Directors of the companies “K&N Efthymiadis SA”, “KCB Agriscience BV”, “BIOS AGROSYSTEMS S.A.”, “VITRO S.A.”  and “RAIDESTOS”.

  • Theofilos Mechteridis, Non-executive member of the BoD, member of the Audit Committee, member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee

He was born in 1966 in Thessaloniki. He studied at the School of Management and Economics (SDO) of the Department of Business Administration of the Technological Educational Institute of Kavala. He received his degree as a customs broker in 1989 and since then he has been practicing this profession until today. He specializes in the import of toys and other related items and has been cooperating as a customs broker with the Company for more than twenty-five years. He has specialized experience in the processes of international transit trade, with a focus on the import and distribution of toys, compliance with customs regulations and safety standards. He has many years of experience in the field of transport and logistics, the provision of consulting services on customs regulations and the optimization of import-export procedures. With his knowledge and participation in critical committees, he contributes substantially to the development of the Company. He is a Non-Executive Member of the Board of Directors of the Company from 2009 until today, with active participation in the Audit and Remunerations and Nominations Committees, contributing to the strategic guidance and supervision of the Company. He is fluent in English, which allows him to collaborate effectively at the international level.

Corporate Secretary, Dionysia Chaikali

Mrs. Dionysia Chaikali is a lawyer, registered with the Thessaloniki Bar Association, a graduate of the Law School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a master’s degree in the field of Public Law of the same School. She is a PhD candidate in Law at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and speaks English, French and German. She has eight years of experience in the operation of public limited companies and very good supervision of stock exchange legislation and Corporate Governance. Since 2023 she has been a Certified Compliance Officer and since 2022 a certified DPO.

 

Senior Manager, Panagiotis Papaspyrou, Chief Financial Officer

He was born in 1960 in Athens.  He studied at the University of Piraeus – Department of Business Administration, at the University of Manchester U.K – Accounting & Finance and holds a Master’s degree from the University of Lancaster U.K – Accounting & Finance. He has worked as a Financial Manager of companies in Greece and abroad for more than 20 years [Internal Auditor at Banque Nacionalale de Paris, Nutricia (Dutch listed in baby food), IMI (English listed in the soft drink dispenser sector), 3E (bottler of Coca Cola products) & Misko – Barilla (Italian company in the food industry). Since 2000 he has been working as a financial-tax consultant in support of the Financial Departments large enterprises. His professional cooperation with the Company began in the year 2000.

 

Internal Auditor, Sultana Stroikou

Sultana Stroikou is an economist, a graduate of the University of Macedonia (BSc in Economics), with more than 20 years of professional experience in the fields of accounting, corporate compliance and internal audit. She has significant experience in the private sector, having worked at AS Company S.A. in accounting and financial management positions, while since 2015 she has also assumed the duties of Head of Corporate Announcements and Shareholder Service Department. From 2020 until today, she holds the position of Internal Auditor at AS Company S.A., with the main object of internal control, compliance and implementation of the corporate governance framework. He has attended specialized training programs in internal audit and corporate governance (Law 4706/2020) and has strong expertise in accounting and information systems. At the same time, she has developed research activity with publications in international scientific journals and participation in conferences in the fields of public economics and financial markets.