Interviews

Yannis Stournaras

Bank of Greece Governor

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Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras says Greece is ready to exploit its growth potential, yet remaining structural deficiencies must be addressed to help bolster foreign direct investment.

Chris Theophilides

CEO of Celestyal Cruises

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Chris Theophilides, CEO of Celestyal Cruises, says cruising is a cornerstone of Greece’s key tourism industry, offering significant scope for development as the season extends year-round and Greek ports are upgraded.

Harry Theoharis

Minister of Tourism

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Harry Theoharis, Minister for Tourism, is eager to attract more investments in Greece’s key tourism sector and says the ambitious National Strategic Tourism Plan for the next decade aims for sustainable tourism development, extending the season, improving competitiveness, and further enriching Greece’s tourism product.

Socrates Lazaridis

CEO of Athens Exchange Group (ATHEX)

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With the Greek economy showing steady signs of recovery, Socrates Lazaridis, CEO of Athens Exchange Group (ATHEX), wants to increase the visibility of companies listed on the Athens Stock Exchange, attract new listings, improve liquidity, and further develop the corporate bond market.

Steering Greece to Sustainable Growth and Investments

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Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Prime Minister of Greece

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says Greece has embarked on a sustained boom that will surprise analysts with its durability and strength, and his message to the investment community is clear: “Don’t miss the chance to be part of a successful growth story.”

New Energy Strategy to Bolster Renewables and Attract Investments

Kostis Hatzidakis
Minister of Environment and Energy

Kostis Hatzidakis, Minister of Environment and Energy, says Greece is stepping up efforts to bring more renewable energy projects to fruition, attract energy investments, and play a greater regional role.

Going Dutch: Promoting Entrepreneurship,Innovation,and Sharing

Stella Ronner-Grubačić
Netherlands Ambassador to Greece

Stella Ronner-Grubačić, the Netherlands Ambassador to Greece, says the Orange Grove initiative supported 181 innovative Greek start-ups since the peak of the crisis, more than half of which are still up and running. Now, its sights are set on leaving a footprint beyond the capital.

Investing in Knowledge and Skills for the Future

Dr. David G. Horner
President of The American College of Greece (ACG)

Dr. David G. Horner, President of The American College of Greece (ACG), says the educational and academic skills acquired by students attending Pierce, Deree, and Alba seek to best match those required by employers and graduate schools.

Making the Most of Greece’s Rich Cultural Heritage

Lina Mendoni
Minister of Culture and Sports

Lina Mendoni, Minister of Culture and Sports, says her ministry intends to make the best possible use of new technologies for the digital documentation, management, and promotion of Greece’s sites and monuments.

Bolstering a Comprehensive and Strategic Partnership

Qiyue Zhang
China’s Ambassador to Greece

Qiyue Zhang, China’s Ambassador to Greece, says shared values, a joint desire for far-reaching cooperation, and Greece’s strategic location at the centre of Asia and Europe have been key to relations between both countries reaching their all-time high; meanwhile, the Mitsotakis government’s pro-investment and pro-development reforms mean now is the time to invest in Greece, with “anything and everything” being possible.

Paving a Path to Stability

Klaus Regling
Managing Director of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM)

Klaus Regling, Managing Director of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), says Greece’s fiscal efforts are bearing fruit; but reforms must continue, and challenges remain.

Upside Potential of Healthcare Grows

George Spanos
CEO of Bioiatriki

Bioiatriki invests heavily to better serve international patients and expand abroad, says Vice President and CEO George Spanos.

Transforming Thessaloniki Port into a Regional Transport Hub

Sotirios Theofanis
Chairman of the BoD & Managing Director of Thessaloniki Port Authority S.A.

Sotirios Theofanis, Chairman of the BoD & Managing Director of Thessaloniki Port Authority S.A., says planned expansion will help make Thessaloniki an international transportation hub for southeastern Europe and the Balkans.

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Reggeborgh Invest acquired 5% of the ELLAKTOR Group in shares, with the right to increase their participation to 17.5%, indicating that the Dutch are strongly interested in the Greek construction market.

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Marfin Investment Group (MIG) announced that British investment group CVC Capital has taken its investment plans into Greece’s food sector through its acquisition of Vivartia group (jointly controlled by MIG).