What is the relationship between Syriza and Alexis Tsipras in the context of the input sentence. Choose an answer from: product/material produced; manufacturer; distributed by; industry; position held; original broadcaster; owned by; founded by; distribution format; headquarters location; stock exchange; currency; parent organization; chief executive officer; director/manager; owner of; operator; member of; employer; chairperson; platform; subsidiary; legal form; publisher; developer; brand; business division; location of formation; creator.

The Syriza party of former Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras -- which came to power in January on a pledge to renegotiate terms of their international bailout but ultimately had to cave to creditor demands -- has a wafer-thin lead in the polls over the conservative New Democracy.

Answer: chairperson