Kyriakos Pierrakakis

BIOGRAPHY

 

Kyriakos Pierrakakis serves as the Minister of Economy and Finance in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and he is also a Member of the Hellenic Parliament. 

He holds degrees in both computer and political science. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Athens University of Economics and Business, followed by a Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and a Master of Science in Technology and Policy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

From 2019 to 2023, as the Minister of Digital Governance, Mr. Pierrakakis implemented significant reforms that transformed the relationship between the state and its citizens. During his tenure, gov.gr, the digital portal for public services, was launched, consolidating over 1,500 new digital services—including the Gov.gr Wallet and the award-winning My Health app—streamlining procedures for millions of citizens and businesses, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. He was appointed Chair of the OECD’s Global Strategy Group Meeting in 2021, a role he was re-appointed to in 2024.

From 2023 to 2025, as the Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, he led significant legislative reforms to establish a modern, high-quality, and inclusive education system. The Higher Education Bill, which was introduced during his tenure, empowers public universities through institutional and financial support, promotes their internationalization, and regulates the operation of branches of foreign universities. Schools embraced the digital era through initiatives such as the Digital Education Portal and a Digital Tutoring Platform providing educational resources even in the most remote areas of Greece. Moreover, the stop-bullying.gov.gr platform, stricter school regulations, and the “Active Citizen Actions” educational program reflected the Ministry’s firm commitment to improving school safety.

Mr. Pierrakakis was born in 1983 in Athens. He is married with three children. He speaks English and French.