Antonis Vitezakis has been appointed as the new general manager of ELVO, responsible for overseeing operations of the company that has been Greece's national vehicle manufacturer for many years. Vitezakis, a retired brigadier general, previously served in the Army's Technical Corps, where he was known for his role as the Commander of Military Factories. He possesses extensive experience in various military vehicles, including armored personnel carriers and tanks, along with expertise in their maintenance, upgrades, and specialized applications.

His educational background includes a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens, coupled with a master's in Project Management from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. His appointment is significant given ELVO's historical role as the only Greek industry with proven experience in the manufacture, assembly, maintenance, and upgrading of a variety of military and commercial vehicles, ranging from public buses to fire trucks and custom equipment.

The announcement emphasizes the importance of Vitezakis's leadership in continuing ELVO's legacy and expanding its capabilities in the defense and commercial vehicle sectors. The move is seen as a strategic decision to enhance cooperation between military and industrial sectors, aiming to leverage his military expertise in advancing ELVO's objectives in the evolving defense landscape.