Export Summit IV

Export Summit IV
Country & Corporate Branding:
Enhancing Extroversion
15th of June 2016
Makedonia Palace hotel
Thessaloniki
programme
09:30 - 10:00
Registration
10:00
Opening - Welcoming Remarks
• Kyriakos Loufakis, President of the Board, Greek International
Business Association - SEVE
• Maria Kollia - Tsaroucha, Deputy Minister of Interior and
Administrative Reconstruction (for Macedonia and Thrace)
• Dimitris Mardas, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
11:00
Keynote Speaker - Country Branding
Nicolas Papadopoulos, Chancellor’s Professor of Marketing
and International Business, Sprott School of Business,
Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
11:30 - 14:00 Successful International Brands
PANEL I
• Ioannis Capras, Representative of Bosch Group in Greece and CEO Robert Bosch SA with responsibility for Greece,
Cyprus, Albania and Malta
• Konstantinos Deligiannis, General Manager for Southern Eastern Europe, General Electric HealthCare
• Ion Voreopoulos, Country Leader, 3M Hellas
• Jerome Gregoire, Country Managing Director Greece, Cyprus, Malta, FERRERO
Moderator: Yannis Hajidimitriou, Professor, Chairman Dept.
of Business Administration, University of Macedonia
PANEL II
• Vassilis Gounaris, Managing Director, BASF Hellas
• Vassilis Rabbat, President & CEO, Xerox Hellas
• Dimitris Kossyfas, Head of Travel Vertical, Google Greece
Moderator: Dimitris Karavassilis, Founder - Managing Director
DK Consultants, Member of the BoD SEVE
14:00 - 15:00
Light Snack
15:00 City Branding
• Yiannis Boutaris, Mayor of Thessaloniki
• Reiniera van Pallandt, Head of Financial and Business
Services, Amsterdam in Business, City of Amsterdam
• Nikos Koutsogiannis, Mayor of Naoussa
16:00 Moderator: Nikolaos Varsakelis, Vice - Rector of Finance,
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Country Brand and Investment
• Christos Staikos, Chairman, Enterprise Greece
• Panagiotis Frountzis, President, Export Credit Insurance
Organisation
• Dimitris Makris, CEO, Thessaloniki Port Authority SA
• Dimitris Tsakonitis, General Manager of Mines and Works,
Grecian Magnesite S.A.
• Orestis Omran, Counsel, Head of Greek Desk, DENTONS
Moderator: Rallio Lepidou, Journalist - Founder www.ka-business.gr
17:00 Greek Success Stories
PANEL I
Moderator: Yiannis Perlepes, General Manager, NAFTEMPORIKI
• Spyros Theodoropoulos, CEO, Chipita SA
• Paul Efmorfidis, Founder, COCO-MAT SA
• Michalis Panagiotakis, Deputy CEO, DODONI SA
• Evangelos Gerovassiliou, CEO, Ktima Gerovassiliou SA
PANEL II
• Gedeon Voulis, CEO, Voulis Chemicals
• Aris Kefalogiannis, CEO, Gaea Products SA
• Yiannis Ververidis, Principal, CITY COLLEGE, International Faculty, University of Sheffield
Moderator: Panagiotis Hassapis, Financial Supervisor SEVE
19:00 Closing Remarks
Cocktail
Andreas Chasapis, General Manager, Commercial Banking, EUROBANK
programme
09:30 - 10:00
Εγγραφές
10:00
Έναρξη - Χαιρετισμοί
• Κυριάκος Λουφάκης, Πρόεδρος, Σύνδεσμος Εξαγωγέων Βορείου Ελλάδος - ΣΕΒΕ
• Μαρία Κόλλια - Τσαρουχά, Υφυπουργός Εσωτερικών & Διοικητικής Ανασυγκρότησης (για Μακεδονία - Θράκη)
• Δημήτρης Μάρδας, Υφυπουργός Εξωτερικών
11:00
Κεντρικός Ομιλητής - Country Branding
11:30 - 14:00 Επιτυχημένα Διεθνή Brands
PANEL I
• Ιωάννης Κάπρας, Εκπρόσωπος της Bosch Group στην Ελλάδα & CEO Robert Bosch SA για Ελλάδα, Κύπρο, Αλβανία και Μάλτα
• Κωνσταντίνος Δεληγιάννης, Γενικός Διευθυντής Southern Eastern Europe, General Electric HealthCare
• Ίων Βορεόπουλος, Country Leader, 3M Hellas
• Jerome Gregoire, Country Managing Director Ελλάδα, Κύπρος, Μάλτα, FERRERO
Συντονιστής: Γιάννης Χατζηδημητρίου, Καθηγητής, Πρόεδρος Τμήματος Διοίκησης Επιχειρήσεων, Πανεπιστήμιο Μακεδονίας
Nicolas Papadopoulos, Chancellor’s Professor of Marketing
and International Business, Sprott School of Business,
Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
PANEL II
• Βασίλης Γούναρης, Γενικός Διευθυντής, BASF Hellas
• Βασίλης Ραμπάτ, Πρόεδρος & Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος,
Xerox Hellas
• Δημήτρης Κόσσυφας, Επικεφαλής του τομέα Travel, Google Greece
Συντονιστής: Δημήτρης Καραβασίλης, Ιδρυτής - Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος DK Consultants, Μέλος ΔΣ ΣΕΒΕ
14:00 - 15:00
Ελαφρύ Γεύμα
15:00 City Branding
• Γιάννης Μπουτάρης, Δήμαρχος Θεσσαλονίκης
• Reiniera van Pallandt, Head of Financial and Business
Services, Amsterdam in Business, City of Amsterdam
• Νίκος Κουτσογιάννης, Δήμαρχος Νάουσας
Συντονιστής: Νικόλαος Βαρσακέλης, Αναπληρωτής Πρύτανης Οικονομικών, Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης
16:00 Country Brand and Investment
• Χρήστος Στάικος, Πρόεδρος, Enterprise Greece
• Παναγιώτης Φρουντζής, Πρόεδρος, Οργανισμός Ασφάλισης Εξαγωγικών Πιστώσεων (ΟΑΕΠ)
• Δημήτρης Μακρής, Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος, Οργανισμός Λιμένος Θεσσαλονίκης AE
• Δημήτρης Τσακωνίτης, Γενικός Διευθυντής Μεταλλείων & Εργοστασίων, Ελληνικοί Λευκόλιθοι ΑΜΒΝΕΕ
• Ορέστης Ομράν, Counsel, Επικεφαλής του Ελληνικού Τμήματος, DENTONS
Συντονιστής: Ραλλιώ Λεπίδου, Δημοσιογράφος Ιδρυτής www.ka-business.gr
17:00 Ελληνικές Επιτυχημένες Ιστορίες
PANEL I
Συντονιστής: Γιάννης Περλεπές, Γενικός Διευθυντής, ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ
PANEL II
Συντονιστής: Παναγιώτης Χασάπης, Οικονομικός Επόπτης ΣΕΒΕ
19:00 Κλείσιμο
Κοκτέιλ
• Σπύρος Θεοδωρόπουλος, Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος, Chipita ΑΕ
• Παύλος Ευμορφίδης, Ιδρυτής, COCO-MAT ΑΕ
• Μιχάλης Παναγιωτάκης, Αναπληρωτής Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος, ΔΩΔΩΝΗ ΑΕ
• Ευάγγελος Γεροβασιλείου, Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος,
Κτήμα Γεροβασιλείου ΑΕ
• Γεδεών Βούλης, Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος, Voulis Χημικά
• Άρης Κεφαλογιάννης, Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος, Gaea Products ΑΕ
• Γιάννης Βερβερίδης, Διευθυντής, CITY COLLEGE, Διεθνές Τμήμα του Πανεπιστημίου του Sheffield
Ανδρέας Χασάπης, Γενικός Διευθυντής, Εμπορική Τραπεζική,
EUROBANK
speakers
Boutaris Yiannis, Mayor, Municipality of Thessaloniki
Mr. Yiannis Boutaris was born in Thessaloniki in 1942 and obtained his Degree in
Chemistry in 1965 from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and his Diploma of
Oenology from the Wine Institute of Athens in 1967. From 1969 till 1996, he served
successively as Assistant Director, Technical Director, and Managing Director at the
family wine industry J. BOUTARI & SON S.A. In 1998 he created KIR YIANNI winery,
located at the privately-owned vineyards of Yiannakohori and Amyndeon, run today by
his two sons. He led “Protovoulia for Thessaloniki” at two successive municipal elections
in 2006 and 2010 as candidate for Mayor and was elected Mayor of Thessaloniki in
November 2010 (first term Jan 2011 - Aug 2014) and in May 2014 (present term Sept
2014 - Aug 2019).
Capras Ioannis, CEO, Bosch Hellas
Mr. Ioannis Capras graduated and obtained a Master degree in Business Administration
at the University of Munich. He began his professional career in 1992. In April 2000, he
joined Allianz SE as Regional Director for Europe and in 2006 he was appointed CFO
of Allianz Greece. Since January 2012, Mr. Ioannis Capras has been the representative
of Bosch Group in Greece and CEO of Robert Bosch SA, with responsibility for Greece,
Cyprus, Albania and Malta.
Chasapis Andreas, General Manager, Commercial Banking, EUROBANK
Mr. Andreas Chasapis, General Manager, is heading Commercial Banking, the unit
responsible for SMEs corporate clients, since July 2014. He is also Chairman of the
Board for the 100% subsidiaries ERB Leasing S.A. and ERB Factors S.A. Prior to
his current appointment, Andreas Chasapis headed the Group Transaction Banking
and Large Corporate units and his experience in the Banking & Financial Services
industry exceeds 25 years. He holds a Bachelor Degree in International Business &
Management and an MBA in Finance & Investment Banking from Pace University, New
York. He speaks Greek, English and French.
Deligiannis Konstantinos, General Manager, General Electric HealthCare
Mr. Konstantinos Deligiannis was born in 1972. He graduated from the Physics
Department of the University of Athens in 1994. In 1998 he received PhD degree in
Solid State Physics from University Southampton of United Kingdom. He worked as
a researcher tier 1B for one year at the same university. He was awarded, in 1998,
with the EU Marie Curie Fellowship in the field of materials science at the CNRS
(Centre National de la Recherché Scientifique), in Grenoble (France). He joined GE
Healthcare in 2003, where in 2005 he was appointed as Sales Manager of Greece,
in 2010 as Zone Manager of Central and West Balkans, and since 2013 he is the
General Manager of South Eastern Europe. He has been honored with the Bodossakis
Foundation Scholarship.
Efmorfidis Paul, Founder, COCO-MAT SA
The naked abundance of the Laconian field is my birthplace. I have an everlasting
yearning for knowledge but I pride myself only for knowledge that cannot be taught. I
am insatiable for new travels, which makes me supremely rich. My wisdom is the price
for my mistakes. One companion, four children, my brother and a handful of friends are
the source of my inexhaustible inspiration. I long to reach out for the unknown and for
everything that resists its unravelling. I have been walking this world for more than half
a century being constantly at war with tallow until I transform myself into pure energy.
COCO-MAT is merely a stop in my life’s journey. My destination is the salty taste of
seaweed in my mouth, the shaking of the leaves at noon, the gasp of my lungs when
I try to climb that steep road, the love that blooms between two quadriceps and two
bicycle wheels, the bursting laugh in the dead of night. The naked abundance of the
Laconian field.
Frountzis Panagiotis, President, Export Credit Insurance Organization (ECIO)
Mr. Panagiotis Frountzis has been appointed President of the Export Credit Insurance
Organization (ECIO) in April 2016. He holds a BA in Business Administration from the
University of Macedonia. For more than 30 years he has been working as a consultant
in private sector, where, among others, he has served in managing positions as CFO
as well as General Manager. He has also been member of the board of directors
of companies specialized in development of value added services. He is a founding
member of the Hellenic Association of CFO’s (SEODI).
Gerovassiliou Evangelos, CEO, Ktima Gerovassiliou SA
Mr. Evangelos Gerovassiliou was born in Epanomi. After fulfilling his studies of
Agriculture, at A.U.Th, he continued his studies at University of Bordeaux and
specialized in Oenology, Viticulture, Wine-Tasting and Technology of Oenological
Machinery. During his studies he worked with the team of legendary consultant Emile
Peynaud. From 1976 to 1999 he worked as Chief Oenologist at Porto Carras, producing
some of the most distinguished Greek wines. He was the first to isolate, propagate and
vinify Malagousia, an almost extinct indigenous grape variety. In 1981, he began the
renovation of his family vineyard and created the Ktima Gerovassiliou. In 2001, along
with oenologist Vassilis Tsaktsarlis, he created in Kavala the Biblia Chora Estate.
Gounaris Vassilis, Managing Director, BASF Hellas S.A.
Mr. Vassilis Gounaris studied Agriculture with focus on Marketing, Sociology and
Economics at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. Vassilis Gounaris is the
Managing Director of BASF Hellas S.A., a position he assumed in 2009. He started his
career in 1988 at Shell Co. Hellas S.A. and soon he became Sales Manager. When the
crop protection unit of Shell was acquired by Cyanamid Hellas S.A. he maintained his
position as Sales Manager until 1998, when he was promoted to General Manager. In
2000, when Cyanamid Hellas S.A. was acquired by BASF, he assumed the position of
Managing Director of BASF Agro Hellas S.A. until 2008. Gounaris is President of the
Hellenic Association of Expanded Polystyrene (ΗEPSΑ), Vice-President of the Hellenic
Association of Chemical Industries (HACI), Member of the Board of the Association
of Chief Executive Officers (ACEO) and President of its CSR committee. He is also
Member of the Board of the Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research (IOBE)
supporters club.
Gregoire Jerome, Country Managing Director, FERRERO Greece, Cyprus and
Malta
Mr. Jerome Gregoire joined Ferrero Group 12 years ago and was appointed Country
Managing Director for Ferrero GCM in January 2013. After several executive roles
within international retailers such as Kipa-Tesco and Gib (Carrefour), Mr. Gregoire
demonstrates a strong combination of cross functional experience in Trade Marketing,
Financial Control and Sales Development within FMCG brands.
Kefalogiannis Aris, Founder & CEO, Gaea Products SA
Mr. Aris Kefalogiannis studied at the Legal School of Athens and holds a Master’s
degree in Competition Law from London School of Economics & a Master’s degree
in Finance and International Trade from City University Business School. Mr.
Kefalogiannis is the founder and CEO of “Gaea Products SA”. In 2013 Gaea was the
first Greek company that managed to win the European Business Awards, among
15,000 leading European companies. In addition, Mr. Kefalogiannis is Vice Chairman
of SEVITEL (Greek Industry Association of Standardization of olive oil).
speakers
Kollia – Tsaroucha Maria, Deputy Minister, Interior and Administrative
Reconstruction (for Macedonia & Thrace)
Mrs. Maria Kollia – Tsaroucha was born in Serres. She is attorney-at-law, graduate of
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki’s School of Law. In 2000, she was the first woman
to be elected as a Nea Dimokratia MP for the constituency of Serres and she was reelected at the elections held in 2004, 2007 and 2009. At the elections of 2012 as well
as all the following elections she was elected MP with the party of Independent Greeks.
She has twice been pointed Vice-President of the Greek Parliament and was chairman
of the Special Permanent Committee on Equality, Youth and Human Rights as well as
of the Standing Committee on Cultural and Educational Affairs. Since January 2015,
she has been a member of the Greek government being pointed as Deputy Minister of
Interior and Administrative Reconstruction (for Macedonia & Thrace).
Kossyfas Dimitris, Head of Travel Vertical, Google Greece
Mr. Dimitris Kossyfas leads the sales team for the Travel vertical at Google Greece.
He provides strategic services regarding online advertising to leading companies
in Travel & Tourism and has been with Google for the past 5 years. Prior to joining
Google, Dimitris spent 5 years in London working in consulting for Accenture. He holds
a Master’s degree from Imperial College and an MBA from INSEAD. Outside work, he
enjoys cross-training and is passionate about photography, music and radio producing.
Koutsogiannis Nikolaos, Mayor, Municipality of Naoussa
Mr. Nikolaos Koutsogiannis is Mayor of Naoussa, founder and director of Naoussa
International Film Festival (NIFF) and North Greece Investments. He graduated from
University of Macedonia (International and European Finance and Politics Dpt.). He
has a Master Degree in International Relations and one in Business Administration
specializing in Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations. His basic goal is to promote
the recognition of Aristotle’s School. He has established, in association with the
University of Macedonia, the “Summer School of International Relations”, a workshop
attended by a number of foreign students and university professors. He is also the
person who first organized the festivities “Naoussa the city of wine”.
Loufakis Kyriakos, President, Greek International Business Association (SEVE)
& President and CEO, Loufakis Chemicals SA
Dr. Kyriakos Loufakis was reelected President of SEVE in May, 2016. He is also the
President and CEO of Loufakis Chemicals S.A. Dr. Loufakis holds a PhD, and an
MSc from Renselaer Polytechnic Inst. in N. York and a BSc from Aristotle University
of Thessaloniki all in Chemistry. He has been a research assistant and guest speaker
in several Universities and Institutes in USA, China, Europe and Greece. Since 1988,
after his return to Greece, he has been working in the Chemical Industry. He is or was
a member of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colourists (AATCC),
American Chemical Society (ACS), New York Academy of Science, Textile Institute and
the Greek Association of Chemists. He has been enlisted in “Who is who in science
and engineering” since 1988 and “Who is who in the world” since 1995. He is also
member of the board within local companies and organizations.
Makris Dimitris, CEO, Thessaloniki Port Authority SA
Dr. Dimitrios Makris received a Civil Engineering degree, PhD in port operations and
MBA in Finance. He joined ThPA SA in 2000, working on Strategic Planning, Marketing
and Sales Sectors. He is specialized in port management and operations, in port
development and concessions, negotiations with major customers and investors. He
also worked as Adjunct Lecturer and Assistant Professor in the University of Thessaly,
Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Transport, Greece, from 1998 to 2012.
Appointed National Coordinator for the “Portworker Development Program” (PDP)
of International Labor Office in Greece, an international high quality modular training
course for portworkers. He is Executive Committee member of ESPO (European
Seaports Organization) and First Vice Chairman of Greek Ports Association (ELIME).
Mardas Dimitris, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Dimitris Mardas was born in Istanbul, on March 25th 1955. He completed his basic
university studies in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Economics.
He completed his postgraduate studies in the Universities Paris I – Sorbonne (19791980) and Paris II – Panthéon (1980-1982) in economy and he was awarded the PhD
Diploma by the University Paris II – Panthéon (1990) in the field of International Trade.
In January 2015, he was appointed as Alternate Finance Minister, responsible for the
State General Accounting Office Matters. In the national elections of September 20th,
2015, he was elected as a member of the Parliament with SYRIZA and was appointed
as Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, responsible for International Economic Relations.
He has written the books: “Greece – EEC. Greek agriculture and the problem of its
integration in EEC”, 1978; “Public Procurement Economics”, 1999; “EEC to EU”, 2005;
“International Economic Relations”, 2006.
Omran Orestis, Counsel in the Brussels office, Dentons & Head, Firm’s Greek Desk
Mr. Orestis Omran is a corporate attorney with extensive EU regulatory experience,
including but not limited to financial services, data protection and energy. In particular,
Mr. Omran advises international credit and financial institutions on regulatory
financial services, banking laws and derivatives. He represents collective investment,
hedge and pension funds, and he is often involved in cross border corporate debt
restructurings and reorganizations. In addition, Mr. Omran advises energy companies
on both contentious and non-contentious matters. He is often involved in transnational
litigation and international commercial and investment arbitrations in the energy sector.
As the Head of Dentons’ Greek Desk, Mr. Omran has developed a track record of
successful representation of Greek and international companies in Greece, advising
on all aspects of Greek and EU law, while he actively participates in the firm’s initiatives
on privatizations in the country.
Panagiotakis Michalis, Deputy CEO, DODONI SA
Mr. Michalis Panagiotakis has been holding the position of the Deputy CEO of the
Diary Industry of Epirus DODONI SA, since July 3rd 2014. He also held important
positions as senior leading executive. As CFA Services Officer at Public Transport
Stasy SA, he contributed decisively to the company’s financial rejuvenation as well
as growth of revenues and profitability. During his career, he undertook management
of major Greek companies enhancing their organization level and rational function
and development. Before STA.SY. SA, Mr. Panagiotakis was General Manager of
EOMMEX (2009-2012) and Tram SA (2007-2009). In 2000, he was appointed General
Manager of the company Blauel Organic Products which led to major export activity in
olive oil food category.
Papadopoulos Nicolas, Chancellor’s Professor, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
Dr. Nicolas Papadopoulos is Chancellor’s Professor of Marketing and International
Business at the Sprott School of Business of Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada,
where he has served, among others, as Associate Dean (Research) and Director of
the school. His research focuses on international strategy and buyer responses to it
and includes international expansion, place images and branding, foreign investment,
and global market systems. He has 15 books and over 400 other publications
and presentations, including articles in International Business Review, Journal
of International Business Studies, Journal of International Marketing, and other
prominent journals. He consults and lectures internationally, including as the Royal
Bank Distinguished Visiting Speaker (Montreal) and conference Keynote Speaker at
the Congress of the Società Italiana di Marketing (Benevento), Academy of Marketing
Science (Puebla), and Brand Value and Business Success (Budapest). He serves
on the Editorial Review Boards of eight journals, and his work has been recognized
through seven Best Paper Awards and numerous other distinctions. His designation
as Carleton University Chancellor’s Professor (2008) was “in recognition of scholarly
activities of outstanding merit”.
speakers
Rabbat Vassilis, President & CEO, Xerox Hellas
Mr. Vassilis Rabbat was born in 1967 in Beirut, Lebanon and has been living in Athens
since 1975. He studied in the Economic University of Athens and graduated in 1990. He
has been working in Xerox Hellas since 1989. He started as a Sales Representative,
following a successful career in various managerial positions in the Sales and
Marketing Departments. In 1994 he assumed responsibility for the Sales Department
especially dealing with major clients. From 1997 until 2000 he was the Concessionaires
and Indirect Channel Manager. From 2000 until 2002, he was Commercial Director
responsible for the Sales and Marketing Departments of the company. Since January
2003, he has been Chairman of the Board of Directors and Managing Director of Xerox
Hellas S.A. He is a member and Secretary General of the Board of EASE (Greek
Association of CEOs), member of the Leadership Commitee to the American-Hellenic
Chamber of Commerce and member of EEDE (Hellenic Management Association).
Staikos Christos, Chairman, Enterprise Greece
Mr. Christos Staikos assumed his duties as Chairman of Enterprise Greece in April
2015. He graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Chemistry,
with a specialisation in Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Technology. He holds an
MSc in “Chemistry and Environmental Technology” from the National and Kapodistrian
University of Athens, School of Sciences, Department of Chemistry. He worked as
a researcher and participated in various projects on environmental management
issues (climate change, waste management, water resources management). He has
conducted studies on environmental management and on sustainable development
issues for the private and public sector. He also worked in the European Parliament, at
the European group GUE/NGL during the period 2014-2015.
Theodoropoulos Spyros, CEO, Chipita
Mr. Spyros Theodoropoulos is the CEO of Chipita SA. In 1976, he started his career
with a small family business named Recor SA, producing dairy products. In 1981,
he became the General Manager of Aligel SA. and in 1986 he became the General
Manager of Interia, a company producing hazelnut cream with significant export
activities. During the same year, he acquired 50% of Chipita, a company producing
snacks and in 1989 he acquired the remaining 50%. Today, he is a member of the
Board of Directors of National Bank of Greece. In the past, he served as President of
the Athens Stock Exchange Listed Companies Association, Vice President of Greek
Federation of Industries and Vice President of Helex. Mr. Spyros Theodoropoulos is a
graduate of Athens University of Economics and Business.
Tsakonitis Dimitris, General Manager of Mines & Works, Grecian Magnesite SA
Mr. Dimitris Tsakonitis holds a Master’s degree in Science in Mechanical Engineering
(Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics) awarded by University of Manchester Institute
of Science and Technology (UMIST), England (1979) and a Bachelor’s degree in
Science in Mechanical Engineering (First Class Honors) awarded by Aristotle University
of Thessaloniki (1978). From 2008 he holds the position of the General Manager of
Mines and Works at Grecian Magnesite SA.
Van Pallandt Reiniera, Head of Financial and Business Services, Amsterdam
in Business, City of Amsterdam
Mrs. Reiniera van Pallandt is the Head of the financial and business services cluster
at Amsterdam Inbusiness; the official foreign investment agency of Amsterdam
Metropolitan Area. In that position she is responsible for positioning the Amsterdam
metropolitan area as a centre for the financial and business services industry. She
is also responsible for the investor development programme for existing financial
and business services companies in the Amsterdam area and the acquisition of new
international companies. Her task is to safeguard and enhance the investment climate
in the Amsterdam metropolitan area for the financial and business services sector,
working together with private industry, national government and knowledge institutions.
Before joining the city of Amsterdam, Reiniera worked for 20 years at ABN AMRO Bank
and ABN AMRO Asset Management in various positions, starting as an investment
analyst and later fulfilling commercial and management positions.
Ververidis Yiannis, Principal, International Faculty of the University of Sheffield,
City College
Mr. Yiannis Ververidis is the founding Principal of City College, which was founded back
in 1989. From 2009 onwards Mr. Ververidis has been the Principal of the International
Faculty of the University of Sheffield, City College and a member of the Senate of the
University. Mr. Ververidis holds a bachelor in Combined Science, a PgDip and an MSc
in Computer Studies (Artificial Intelligence) and a PgDip in Education Research. He
is elected a fellow of the Royal society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures
& Commerce from 1999 (FRSA). Mr. Ververidis is a General Secretary of the Hellenic
Colleges Association that represents all Greek Colleges collaborating with UK
Universities. He is also a member of national & international professional associations.
He has chaired and been invited speaker in many conferences and other national and
international events. Mr. Ververidis research interests are in Higher Education Policy &
Management and particularly in the Entrepreneurial University.
Voreopoulos Ion, Country Leader, 3M Hellas
Mr. Ion Voreopoulos is the Country Leader of 3M Hellas as well as the Country Business
Leader of the Industrial, Safety & Graphics and Electronics & Energy Business Groups
of the company. He has studied Business Administration in the American College of
Greece and has obtained his M.B.A from the University of La Verne. Ion Voreopoulos
started working at 3M Hellas in 2000 in the marketing field. During his successful
16 year career, he has assumed positions of increasing responsibility within sales
and marketing areas always contributing to the growth of the subsidiary. In addition,
Ion Voreopoulos has a deep and broad experience in business and channel strategy,
differentiated product portfolio management as well as benchmark sales and marketing
programs.
Voulis Gedeon, CEO, Voulis Chemicals
Mr. Voulis Gedeon is the founder and CEO of VOULIS CHEMICALS which has been
producing chemical products for cars since 1983 - fuel additives, auto clean and care
etc. The company located in Naoussa - Imathia exports to more than 30 countries
worldwide. Mr. Voulis is Vice President of the Greek International Business AssociationSEVE and Member of the Board of HELEXPO, the Business & Cultural Development
Center KEPA-ANEM and the Greek National Committee of the Black Sea Economic
Co-operation-BSEC Business Council.
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