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Elizabeth Filippouli is a journalist, writer and social entrepreneur whose work sits at the intersection of storytelling, global dialogue and social impact. 

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Her studies include  ALM in Creative Writing from Harvard Extension School, MA in Journalism from London City University, EMBA in Strategy & Innovation (Said Business School University of Oxford), Executive Diploma Shaping Change in the Information Age from Harvard Kennedy School of Government.

 

Alongside her work in social entrepreneurship, Filippouli writes across genres, exploring stories of social impact and powerful personal portraits. Her theatre work seeks to provoke reflection and dialogue and introduce new narratives around established ideas and public figures. Her plays include Alexandros - Between Dreams and Imagination, produced in London in 2023, 'ALEXANDROS the Musical' and MARIA/La Callas. In 2024 she produced Emily Louizou's 'Fabulous Creatures' for the Arcola Theatre in London. As a broadcaster she has worked in Greece and internationally with CNN and Al Jazeera English. Her book From Women to the World: Letters for a New Century, was published by Bloosmbury UK and US in 2021.

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In 2011, Elizabeth founded Global Thinkers Forum, an international non-profit organisation incubated at Oxford’s Saïd Business School, dedicated to advancing women’s empowerment and youth development through mentoring, leadership initiatives and cross-cultural exchange. Through its programmes and global network, the organisation connects emerging leaders with influential thinkers and changemakers around the world.

 

Filippouli was born in Athens Greece. She has been living in London since 2007. Her father was well known Greek journalist and playwright Stamatis Filippoulis, and so newsrooms and theatre stages were a significant part of her childhood. She has lived in Europe, the Middle East and the US.