corporate profile

About Us

Our vision is to meet the needs of all our customers around the world. We market the finest Extra Virgin Olive Oil as well as other premium quality oils and food products all over the world, using the most modern methods of control in all the stages of production. Our Units, (pomace production and refinery) are one of the largest and most modern facilities of the industry in Greece, while the Packaging Plant we work with in Tripoli has the most up-to-date equipment for the standardization process. All our products that carry our signature combine harmoniously  three important features:

great flavor,
• excellent quality,
• rich variety 

Our philosophy, as a company, is to meet the needs of all our customers around the world. We want to make them know the Greek flavors, which have been praised worldwide and to be able to enjoy the benefits of the best diet in the world, the Mediterranean. All this, of course, with respect for nature and with our active participation in a responsible development of olive production with respect for the environment

Our Mission

To contribute to the sustainable and responsible development of olive growing.

To enhance the environmental impact of olive industry.

To guarantee highest quality olive oils as well as other premium healthy food products.

Management Team

Pavlos Vardinoyannis

PAVLOS N. VARDINOYANNIS

MANAGING DIRECTOR

PAVLOS N. VARDINOYANNIS

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Pavlos Vardinogiannis has been Managing Director of Olix Oil International since its creation. He has had 25 years of experience in the trading world, having been active in oil, aluminum and copper trading as well as in the establishment of distribution networks in the automotive and oil sectors in a number of Eastern European countries. In addition to his activity in Olix Oil, Mr Vardinogiannis is currently chairman of M&M Gas, Greece's only privately held Natural Gas trader.

Dimitris Kafalis

DIMITRIS KAFALIS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DIMITRIS KAFALIS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dimitris Kafalis has a 25 year Senior Management and Leadership roles experience in developing and implementing corporate restructuring and growth strategies for leading companies in a broad spectrum of industries. His experience spans across the Information and Communication Technology, FMCGs, Food and Beverage, Betting and Gaming, Retail and Marketing services, Consulting / Training and Private Equity sectors in Greece, Italy and South East European Region. Dimitris holds a diploma in Chemical Engineering from NTU of Athens and an MBA degree from University of Massachusetts. He has also attained numerous executive education programs in corporate restructuring, M&As and private equity.

Prodromos Saliagas

PRODROMOS SALIAGKAS

CEO (PATRAS PLANT)

PRODROMOS SALIAGKAS

CEO (PATRAS PLANT)

During his 25 years experience, Prodromos had responsibilities as Sales and Purchasing Manager in well known companies as Elaiourgiki Central Cooperative Union of Olive Products, Sclavos Fabric Dyeing Machines manufacturer, etc. In parallel, he became an expert in quality Assurance, implementing systems (like A.S.M.E. code American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Qualified for ISO 9001:2008 Appreciation and International Training Course in several companies he worked for. He joined Olix Oil in 2013. Prodromos is an engineer, graduated from the Greek Naval Academy.

Panagiotis Kougias

PANAGIOTIS KOUGIAS

PLANT MANAGER (PATRAS PLANT)

PANAGIOTIS KOUGIAS

PLANT MANAGER (PATRAS PLANT)

Panagiotis Kougias has 17 years experience as a Chemical Engineer in both the chemical and food sectors. He is a specialist in Production Management and Quality Control Assurance and has implemented best industrial practices such as JIT, TQM, MRP and Lean Manufacturing. For more than 10 years he has worked for Elaiourgiki COOP, the Central Cooperative Union of Greek Olive Oil Producers, as the Olive Oil Factory Production and Technical Manager in Elefsina (Attica Area).

Our Values

arrow-down
  • Integrity
  • Teamwork
  • Commitment
  • Excellence
  • Customer focus

Facilities