Έλενα Καλλονά

Elena Kallona has been the Managing Director of Jungheinrich Greece, a leading provider of integrated intralogistics solutions, since 2002. She began her career in 1992 while studying Marketing and PR, joining her family’s business and later leading its successful acquisition by Jungheinrich. With over 30 years of experience in a traditionally male-dominated industry, she has driven growth, expanded market share, and built strategic partnerships. Under her leadership, Jungheinrich Greece has earned both national and international accolades. Elena plays an active role in shaping Jungheinrich Group’s European strategy, contributing to initiatives in innovation, sustainability, and human capital development. More recently, she was appointed Vice President for Automation & Warehouse Equipment at Jungheinrich, overseeing operations and strategy across the EMEA region while continuing to lead Jungheinrich Greece.

In 2023, she was elected Vice President of the Hellenic-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a position she held until June 2025. Since 2024, she serves as Vice President of ACEO (EAΣE).
Recognized for six consecutive years among Fortune’s 30 Most Powerful Women in Business, she has received multiple leadership awards. In 2023, she was named among the Top 10 Leaders in Greece in the category “CEO of Humans,” and in 2024 in “CEO of Growth and Innovation”. Elena is a committed mentor for WHEN and IPE, advocating for women’s empowerment and professional growth.