Ioannis Sarmas, born on March twenty-first, nineteen fifty-seven, is a distinguished Greek judge and politician. His career has been marked by significant contributions to the judiciary and public service, culminating in his brief tenure as the caretaker Prime Minister of Greece in twenty twenty-three.
From two thousand nineteen until two thousand twenty-three, Sarmas held the esteemed position of chairman of the Greek Court of Audit. His expertise in financial oversight and governance played a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of public finances in Greece.
Following the inconclusive results of the May twenty twenty-three Greek legislative election, President Katerina Sakellaropoulou appointed him as the caretaker Prime Minister on May twenty-fifth, twenty twenty-three. In this capacity, he became the one hundredth individual to hold this significant office, guiding the nation during a pivotal transitional period.
Sarmas served as caretaker Prime Minister until the formation of a new government led by Kyriakos Mitsotakis after the June twenty twenty-three elections, demonstrating his commitment to stability and governance during uncertain times.