ABOUT US
We are a team with a shared vision: to deliver high-quality and innovative services to Patients, Healthcare Professionals, Pharmaceutical Companies, and Diagnostic Laboratories.
At ForHealth, we place the patient at the centre of everything we do, offering solutions designed to continuously improve the quality of life.
We understand the specific needs of each laboratory and use new technologies and automation to design certified, carefully controlled transport services that optimise the delivery of biological samples.
OUR TEAM
All members of the ForHealth team are evaluated through internal procedures to ensure the highest level of expertise and ongoing training, supporting consistently delivering high-quality services.
Efstratios Grimanellis
Chairman of the Board
2020 | Gold Award
A Chemistry graduate with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Mr. Grimanellis has held senior positions in multinational companies. In 2012, he founded ForHealth and has since been a driving force behind the company's growth in Greece and abroad.
2020 | Gold Award
Holding a degree in Biology and a postgraduate diploma, Mr. Straitouris has extensive leadership experience in healthcare services. He joined ForHealth 2012 and oversees the company's strategic and operational direction.
Athanasios Straitouris
Chief Executive Officer
Stavros Tzelepis
Head of Nursing Network
2020 | Gold Award
A graduate of Nursing from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Mr. Tzelepis specialised in ICU care and coordinated large-scale primary healthcare teams during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 2022, he has led the training and management of ForHealth's nationwide nursing network.
2020 | Gold Award
A Registered Nurse with 16 years of clinical experience in ER, neurology, oncology, and clinical trials in immunology. She joined ForHealth in 2014 and now manages communication with pharmaceutical partners and oversees the seamless delivery of Patient Support Programs.
Maria S. Palioudaki
Customer Excellence Manager
Vasiliki Samoureli
Head of Support Call Centre
2020 | Gold Award
A Nursing graduate with over 10 years of experience managing patient service call centres. She has worked in major diagnostic groups and private clinics and has led ForHealth's Support Call Centre since 2022, ensuring daily coordination of healthcare professionals and patient support.
2020 | Gold Award
A Registered Nurse with a Master's degree in Health Unit Management. Ms. Spanou has held leadership roles in private clinics, including Director of Nursing Services. Since joining ForHealth in 2024, she has managed the entire operations centre and logistics for biological sample transport.
Zoi Spanou
Operations Manager, Biocourier Centre
Blerta Lupo
Scientific Director
2020 | Gold Award
A pediatric nursing specialist and graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a Master's degree in Health Unit Management. Ms. Lupo has been with ForHealth since 2014, offering extensive experience supporting patients with chronic and rare diseases.
2020 | Gold Award
A Molecular Biology and Genetics graduate with a Master's in Pharmacogenetics. After two years in research programs, she joined ForHealth in 2018 and currently serves as Pharmacovigilance Manager and Data Protection Officer.
Elena Kokkiou
Pharmacovigilance Officer, DPO
Markos Botsos
Quality Assurance Manager, ADR Consultant
2020 | Gold Award
An Electronic Engineering graduate specialising in Quality Control and over 30 years of experience in QA and production management. Since 2018, he has led ForHealth's Quality Assurance; since 2022, he has been a certified Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser.
2020 | Gold Award
With extensive experience in corporate accounting departments, Ms. Katsilira has been a core member of ForHealth since its founding in 2012. She manages all finance-related processes and oversees inventory operations.
Konstantina Katsilira
Head of Accounting