For almost nine decades, the name Gerolymatos has been associated with the health care and beauty industry. The Company's history dates back to 1923 when Pharmacist Nicholas Gerolymatos opened a pharmacy in the centre of Athens.

Guided by the values and philosophical convictions of the founder, the small family pharmacy business that employed three people in 1923, expanded to become one of the leading Greek companies in the health and beauty sector, under the inspiring leadership of the founder's son, Panagiotis Gerolymatos.

The greatest changes in the history of the company have occurred however within the last couple of years. Two years ago, in 2008, all activities of the Gerolymatos Group of Companies that were associated with operations within Greece were divested to the listed Greek pharmaceutical company Alapis.  All International operations were excluded from the Alapis deal and remained under the family's control.

 


The new organization, -now under the full control of the founder's grandson Nicholas P. Gerolymatos- has entered a new era with its focus diverted to the expansion of its international Operations. Today, the company, headquartered in the northern industrial area of Athens, Kryoneri, having established a presence in several key markets, through a wide network of subsidiaries, joint-ventures and local distributors, is keen on facing new challenges and exploring new opportunities in the global health & beauty business arena.

*Photograph of Gerolymatos family pharmacy (Center of Athens, 1923)