Dr. Maria Kottari is a Principal Consultant at Technopolis Group (Netherlands), specializing in green economy, renewable energy, and innovation. With 14 years of experience across the European Commission, academia, and international consultancy, she brings deep expertise in energy transition, climate policy, and sustainability. Maria has led EU and international projects, contributed to the EU’s SET Plan, and served as a Horizon2020 evaluator. She is also an experienced researcher, trainer, and stakeholder engagement lead. Maria speaks Greek, English, and French fluently, with working knowledge of Dutch, German, and Arabic.