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Sotiris Kapellos
President of the Hellenic Association of Photovoltaic Companies

The New Golden Age of Greece’s Solar Energy Market

With €2.5 billion worth of PV projects earmarked for development by 2030 and investments yields that are, comparatively, close to 30% higher than its Northern EU counterparts, Greece’s solar energy market presents a “higher-risk”, high-reward scenario, says Sotiris Kapellos, President of the Hellenic Association of Photovoltaic Companies, while stressing that the key to reaching Greece's solar energy capacity targets is the simplification of its long-winded licensing procedure.
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Notis Mitarachi
Minister of Migration and Asylum (Former Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Affairs)

A Home For Global Investors and Top Talent

Greece is taking steps to simplify its investment migration programmes, building upon the success of its lauded Golden Visa, says Notis Mitarachi, Minister of Migration and Asylum, with targets set on the creation of a fast-track office at the Ministry, and 2021 lined up to have a greater emphasis on capturing global human and financial capital.
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Enrique Viguera
Spain’s Ambassador to Greece

Spain and Greece: Like-Minded Regional Partners

Spain’s Ambassador to Greece, Enrique Viguera, says Greece’s pro-business environment, coupled with regulatory and strategic similarities between both countries, create significant potential for investments at a bilateral level, underlining food processing and the naval defence Industry as key areas where Spanish companies could widen their footprint.
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Panagiotis Papastamatiou
Chief Executive Director of Hellenic Wind Energy Association

When the Sky is the Limit: Unleashing Greece’s Wind Power

While a minimum of €3.5 billion worth of investments are required to meet Greece’s ambitious 2030 wind energy target, “they are realistic and can be achieved,” says Panagiotis Papastamatiou CEO of the Hellenic Wind Energy Association, yet harnessing the sector’s true potential, he adds, including the development of offshore wind power will require decisive actions on behalf of the government and definitive decisions.
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Theodore Vokos
Managing Director of Posidonia Exhibitions

Posidonia: Nexus for Global Shipping Plans Big Comeback

While the shipping industry will have to wait until 2022 for its touted biannual expo and conference, the organiser of Greece’s Posidonia Exhibition is delving into the digital world, says Theodore Vokos Managing Director of Posidonia Exhibitions, yet stands by the added value of physical events and safeguarding the return of a multi-billion euro global industry.
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George Pateras
President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping

Hellenic Chamber of Shipping: Turning the Tide

The legislative overhaul of Greece’s blue economy is going to benefit the state, the shipping industry, and the people, says George Pateras President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, stressing the need to upgrade and modernise the country’s maritime academies while establishing a level playing field for Greece’s yachting fleet.
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Costas Mitropoulos
Chairman

Attica Bank: Drastic Changes to Fuel Economic Growth

Growth, consolidation, digitisation, and a customer-centric approach are at the core of Attica Bank’s strategic plan, says Chairman Costas Mitropoulos, who believes Greece’s fifth largest lender will become the country’s first zero-legacy NPL bank by the end of this year.
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Adonis Georgiadis
Minister of Development and Investments

A Blueprint for the New Greece

Greece’s new National Development Plan will be delivered by the end of September, says Minister of Development and Investments Adonis Georgiadis. Set to be a lever for the country’s economic diversification and digitisation, the consolidation of micro-enterprises, and the attraction of green investments, the plan is the key to unlocking an estimated €32 billion earmarked for Greece through the EU Recovery Fund.
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Yu Zenggang
BoD Chairman of the Piraeus Port Authority

Port of Piraeus Takes Pole Position in the Mediterranean

A €612 million investment plan is “absolutely necessary” for Greece’s largest port to maintain its attractiveness and comparative advantage, says Yu Zenggang, BoD Chairman of the Piraeus Port Authority, adding that the Port of Piraeus can take further advantage of its geostrategic position to become the first European port after the Suez Canal that bridges all available transport modes.
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Spotlight Interviews

Nikolaos Bakatselos President of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Greece)
Nikolaos Bakatselos
President of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Greece)

Silver Linings of COVID-19: Diversification and Digitisation Come to the Fore

Now is the time to transform Greece, says Nikolaos Bakatselos, President of the American Hellenic Chamber, creating the conditions for the country’s manufacturing and primary sectors to flourish, while the resilience of Greek enterprises and an unexpected digitisation boost present opportunities for the future.
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Theodoros Mitrakos Deputy Governor of the Bank of Greece
Theodoros Mitrakos
Deputy Governor of the Bank of Greece

Real Estate Market is Back on Track

Real estate is regaining investor interest. But risks, mainly from the external environment and from the ability of banks to reduce the stock of non-performing loans (NPLs), may weigh negatively on the anticipated growth, says Theodoros Mitrakos, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Greece.
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Evrikos Sarsentis
Mergers, Acquisitions & Investor Relations Director at OTE Group

OTE Leads Greece to Digital Age

We are investing €2 billion in fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) connections, preparing for 5G, says Evrikos Sarsentis, Mergers, Acquisitions & Investor Relations Director at OTE Group.
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Tassos Kotzanastassis Chair of Urban Land Institute Greece and Cyprus, and Managing Director of 8G Capital Partners Ltd.
Tassos Kotzanastassis
Chair of Urban Land Institute Greece and Cyprus, and Managing Director of 8G Capital Partners Ltd.

Consolidation on the Horizon

Ageing properties and a large number of homes tied to red loans pose challenges in real estate market, says Tassos Kotzanastassis, Chair of Urban Land Institute Greece and Cyprus, and Managing Director of 8G Capital Partners Ltd.
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Nicholas Kakatsis General Manager and Deputy CEO of European Union Minettas Insurances
Nicholas Kakatsis
General Manager and Deputy CEO of European Union Minettas Insurances

Private Insurance Set for Second Pillar Boost

Nicholas Kakatsis, General Manager and Deputy CEO of European Union Minettas Insurances, says the participation of private insurance companies in the pension system can help propel their business and bolster prospects for the entire private insurance industry.
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Odysseas Ntotsikas Managing Director of ThinkDigital Group
Odysseas Ntotsikas
Managing Director of ThinkDigital Group

Start-Up Stars

They are the ones with ideas, the energy, the knowhow, and the keys to the future. Greece’s start-up scene is booming and so Greece Investor Guide gathered five of the top players around a table to talk about problems, how to solve them, opportunities, and what it means to do business in Greece.
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Jonathan Collingwood TAP Director of Corporate Services and the Greece Country Office
Jonathan Collingwood
TAP Director of Corporate Services and the Greece Country Office

Securing and Diversifying Europe’s Future Energy Needs

Jonathan Collingwood, TAP Director of Corporate Services and the Greece Country Office, says the TAP natural gas pipeline reached a milestone with construction of the Greek section completed. Testing has begun ahead of planned gas deliveries to Europe in October 2020.
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George Pitaoulis Managing Director, Financial & Official Sector Coverage - Greece & Cyprus, Corporate & Institutional Banking at BNP Paribas
George Pitaoulis
Managing Director, Financial & Official Sector Coverage - Greece & Cyprus, Corporate & Institutional Banking at BNP Paribas

Staying the Course

George Pitaoulis, Managing Director, Financial & Official Sector Coverage - Greece & Cyprus, Corporate & Institutional Banking at BNP Paribas, says the international banking group remains committed to the Greek shipping sector, is refocusing on larger Greek corporates, and is deepening its Greek coverage.
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Loukas Dedes President of Greece’s CFA Society
Loukas Dedes
President of Greece’s CFA Society

Promoting Ethical Standards for Investment Professionals

President of Greece’s CFA Society, Loukas Dedes, says Greece saw a surge in the number of CFA financial professionals during the crisis years as the importance of financial literacy came to the fore.
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