Dr. Vangelis Kontaxakis is the Deputy Principal of Research and Innovation at Metropolitan College, Greece and Campus Director (Thessaloniki). Dr. Kontaxakis holds a Ph.D. in Leadership in Higher Education from Indiana State University (U.S.A.), a Master’s degree in Sport Management from Indiana State University (U.S.A.) a Master’s degree in Adapted Physical Education from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece and a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science and Physical Education from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. He has worked for the Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Athens 2004, as an Evaluation and Research Support Specialist at the Center for Instruction, Research, and Technology at Indiana State University and in leadership positions (Academic Affairs and Research & Innovation) in higher education in Greece. Also, Dr. Kontaxakis is the creator and project manager of the educational Program “Muscles in Action” funded by the European Union and Public and Private Organizations in Greece. Finally, Dr. Kontaxakis has taught courses and seminars on leadership in higher education, research & innovation, strategic and sustainable management in sport organizations, development of sports, sport for development, sports for people with disabilities, organizational behavior, and monitoring and evaluation strategies.