King's College London
Advanced studies at one of the UK's leading research universities, sharpening expertise in strategy, analysis, and communication at the intersection of policy and public life.
Communications & Public Affairs
Strategy, storytelling,
and the ability
to move a room.
I build organizations, lead partnerships, and design public formats that turn complex issues into conversations people actually want to join. Currently leading Debate House AMKE — from zero to a nationally recognized platform.
About
The short version.
I'm Filippos Petropoulos — a communications strategist who has spent the last five years building something from scratch. In 2020 I founded Debate House, and grew it from a lockdown side project into a registered nonprofit (AMKE) that partners with institutions like Deloitte, ELIAMEP, and the London School of Economics. Along the way, I built an audience of 27,000+ across platforms and organized events covered by national media.
Academically, I hold a degree in Marketing Communication from Deree — The American College of Greece — and a Master's from King's College London. That combination gave me both the strategic framework and the real-world instinct for how messaging, audience psychology, and institutional trust actually work.
What I bring to any team: the ability to take an abstract idea, give it structure, build the right partnerships around it, and communicate it in a way that earns attention and credibility.
Education
Academic foundation.
Deree — The American College of Greece
A rigorous foundation in strategic messaging, audience psychology, brand management, and the mechanics of how ideas gain traction in the public sphere.
Partnerships & collaborations
Organizations I've worked with.
American College of Greece
ELIAMEP
Deloitte
ERT
London School of Economics
Kathimerini
Hyatt
Melina Mercouri Foundation
Journey
Five years of building from zero.
2020
Started Debate House — from scratch
Spotted an opportunity during the lockdown: people wanted to talk about ideas, but there was no credible format for it. Built a digital-first debate platform, handling everything from content strategy to speaker outreach to audience growth.
2022
Formalized the skill set
Completed my Marketing Communication degree at Deree while running Debate House in parallel. Turned academic frameworks into real-world execution — from audience segmentation and brand positioning to stakeholder management.
2024
Incorporated as AMKE — institutional credibility
Registered Debate House as a civil nonprofit, opening the door to formal partnerships with organizations like ELIAMEP, Deloitte, and ERT. Managed the full organizational build: governance, brand identity, partnership strategy, and operational frameworks.
2025
National-stage events & King's College London
Organized high-profile debates on nationally significant topics including the Parthenon Marbles question — attracting media coverage and institutional attention. Simultaneously pursuing a Master's at King's College London, deepening the strategic and analytical toolkit.
Impact
Built an audience of 27K+ from zero budget.
Full-length debates and public conversations — organic growth, no paid promotion.
Content strategy mixing event coverage, behind-the-scenes, and issue-driven storytelling.
Engaged audience driving event attendance and partnership visibility.
Short-form content strategy reaching younger demographics with debate highlights.
Capabilities
What I bring to the table.
01
Communications Strategy
Messaging, positioning, audience development. I help organizations figure out what to say, to whom, and in what format — then I build the systems to make it happen consistently.
02
Stakeholder & Partnership Development
I've brought Deloitte, ELIAMEP, ERT, LSE, and others to the same table. I know how to pitch to institutions, align incentives, and create partnerships that deliver value for everyone involved.
03
Event Strategy & Production
From concept to execution: format design, speaker curation, production logistics, audience strategy, and on-stage moderation. I've produced dozens of public events from the ground up.
04
Organizational Leadership
I built and run a nonprofit — handling governance, brand, team coordination, financial planning, and strategic direction. I know what it takes to turn an idea into a functioning organization.
Let's connect
Open to the right opportunity.
Whether you're hiring for a communications, public affairs, or strategy role — or looking for a speaker, moderator, or partnership collaborator — I'd love to hear from you.