Featured Interviews

Anastasios Spanidis, GPA Investment Group

Greece’s surging economy is creating opportunities across a diverse range of sectors. Here, Enterprise Greece CEO Marinos Giannopoulos outlines his agency’s role in attracting international investment, forging partnerships with German business and the emerging sectors shaping Greece’s economic future.

Dr Marinos Giannopoulos, Enterprise Greece

Greece’s surging economy is creating opportunities across a diverse range of sectors. Here, Enterprise Greece CEO Marinos Giannopoulos outlines his agency’s role in attracting international investment, forging partnerships with German business and the emerging sectors shaping Greece’s economic future.

Paris Kyriacopoulos, Motodynamics Group

In addition to operating the Sixt network in Greece, Motodynamics S.A. is also the country’s official importer of Yamaha Motor Co. and Porsche AG products. CEO Paris Kyriacopoulos details the company’s dynamic evolution.

Daniel de Castro Ruivo, ALTAR.IO

Altar.io helps startups and corporates turn ideas into products, acting as a co-founder rather than a contractor. CEO Daniel de Castro Ruivo discusses how clarity of product vision drives success, why clients from YouTube to HSBC choose Altar, and where he sees the company heading next.

Dr Serhat Köksal, Black Sea Trade and Development Bank

Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) provides loans, equity investments and guarantees to clients across the EU. President Serhat Köksal talks about the challenges ahead, and how collaboration is the key to progress.

Charalampos F. Amoiridis, Amoiridis Law Services

Leading Greek law firm Amoiridis Law Services delivers specialist consultancy services to international clients. Company founder Charalampos Amoiridis discusses how he turned his vision into a thriving professional practice.

Thalia Valkouma, Faria Renewables

Established in 2023, FARIA Renewables has emerged as a leading independent power producer. Focusing on wind, solar and battery storage, the company is accelerating Greece’s transition to a diversified energy grid. 

Nicolas Plakopitas, Euroclinic Group

The Euroclinic Group provides high-quality integrated healthcare services with a compassionate and professional approach. Vice Chairman Nicolas Plakopitas shares his commitment to innovation and explains his vision for the group.

Dimosthenis Tziolias, Siemens Healthineers Hellas S.A.

Mencovaz, a leading name in Portuguese property valuation, has grown into a full-service consultancy, supporting institutions, investors, developers and private clients with a comprehensive range of real estate services.

Stamatis Tsantanis, Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.

Greece-based shipping company Seanergy Maritime Holdings specialises in the seaborne transportation of dry bulk commodities. Here, Chairman and CEO Stamatis Tsantanis outlines the company’s evolution and his plans for the future.

Dr Konstantinos Pantos, Genesis Athens

Dot Travel is a destination management company specialising in group travel, meetings and conferences, hotel contracting and more. Owner George Kokkiadis discusses the company’s evolution and why Greece is ripe for investment.

Odyssefs Papadopoulos, Eurimac S.A.

EURIMAC S.A. operates a leading durum wheat processing and pasta production facility at its state-of-the-art base in Greece. Here, CEO Odyssefs Papadopoulos sets out his unwavering commitment to quality and sustainable growth.

Jorge Ferreira, Mencovaz

Mencovaz, a leading name in Portuguese property valuation, has grown into a full-service consultancy, supporting institutions, investors, developers and private clients with a comprehensive range of real estate services.

Mr. George Kokkiadis, Dot Travel

Dot Travel is a destination management company specialising in group travel, meetings and conferences, hotel contracting and more. Owner George Kokkiadis discusses the company’s evolution and why Greece is ripe for investment.

Konstantinos Sifnaios, Gastrade

As operators of the Alexandroupolis LNG Terminal project, Gastrade is responsible for the safe provision of gas infrastructure in Greece and Southeastern Europe. MD Konstantinos Sifnaios outlines his vision for the company.

Panos Paleologos, HotelBrain

HotelBrain embodies the very best of Greek hospitality: luxurious resorts, charming boutique hotels and welcoming family retreats. President and Founder Panos Paleologos discusses his passion for tourism in an evolving business landscape.

Irakli Kobakhidze

After serving as a member of the Georgian Parliament for eight years and chairman of the ruling Georgian Dream party from 2021 to 2024, Irakli Kobakhidze assumed the role of Prime Minister at a pivotal time in Georgia’s development.

Dariusz Klimczak

Poland is modernizing its infrastructure to enhance connectivity and economic growth. Dariusz Klimczak, minister of infrastructure, discusses major investments in transport, rail, and maritime projects, as well as efforts to strengthen cross-border partnerships and attract foreign investment.

Mr. Marcello Cattani

As the president of Farmindustria, I am in charge of ensuring we pursue our goals as an industry that is innovative, highly technological and strategic for national security, the health of citizens, economic growth, employment and the efficiency of public spending. This is why we must make its value known as we are doing along...