Thomas studied agriculture in Aristotle University of Greece and he fulfilled his postgraduate studies in Plant Sciences at the Reading University of UK. He started working as an agronomist in one of the biggest Greek Plant Protection Industries and he advanced to R&D Manager. Since 2007, Thomas is Executive Member of TÜV HELLAS (TÜV NORD) and Vice President at the Agricultural Division. Thomas still likes to inspect and he tries to follow the developments in agricultural sector. He has participated with presentations in several Greek and International conferences. He is the Head of the Agro-Food committee of the Hellenic Association Of Accredited Certification And Inspection Bodies (Hellascert).