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Business Partners May-Jun 2025

Members' cornerBy admin June 10, 2025

NEW MEMBERS The American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members Ad Operation Experts digital media agency adops.gr Agricultural Applications agricultural applications agroapps.gr American School Of Classical Studies at Athens research center ascsa.edu.gr Andrianou 52 LP property rental and management services Apollon Insurance Company insurance services apolloninsurance.gr Argyris Spyrakos…

Human Connection in an AI World: Why Warmth and Authenticity Matter
By Alexandra Loli, PhD | Business Partners, May-Jun, 2025

ViewpointBy admin June 10, 2025

Is being polite to AI an unnecessary luxury? There are those who argue that saying “hello,” “please,” or “thank you” to an AI chatbot is a waste of time, money, and computational resources. At first glance, the logic may seem sound: If AI is a tool for speed and efficiency, why add anything extra? The…

Leadership With Purpose: Nikolaos Bakatselos on Serving AmCham Greece
By Business Partners | May-Jun, 2025

The InterviewBy admin June 10, 2025

With his second and final term as President of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce coming to a close, Nikolaos Bakatselos stands out as a leader whose tenure has marked one of the most dynamic and impactful periods in the Chamber’s history. From steering AmCham Greece through crises and transformations to championing extroversion, innovation, and transatlantic…

Director’s Desk
By Elias Spirtounias, Executive Director | Business Partners May-Jun, 2025

First PersonBy admin June 10, 2025

As we move into the summer season, we find ourselves celebrating a major milestone for our Chamber: the official opening of our new branch office in Washington DC. An important initiative, this new office fulfills our longstanding goal to establish a permanent presence in the United States, giving AmCham Greece a solid foothold in the…

Future Tense: The Corporate Governance Era Ahead
By Alexandra Loli, PhD | Business Partners, May-Jun, 2025

Thought LeadersBy admin June 10, 2025

In an era defined by rapid transformation, rising stakeholder expectations, and mounting global uncertainty, corporate governance is no longer just a matter of compliance—it is a strategic imperative. Today’s leaders must navigate complex regulatory landscapes, ensure organizational resilience, and drive sustainable value creation, all while upholding the highest standards of transparency and accountability. This evolving…

Director’s Desk
By Elias Spirtounias, Executive Director | Business Partners Mar-Apr, 2025

First PersonBy admin April 29, 2025

Today, as I write this, it is April Fools’ Day, a day dedicated to deception and pranks. For one day, lying becomes acceptable, almost innocent. But has this symbolism now become a permanent part of our daily lives? In a world overwhelmed with information, much of it lacking verification, discerning truth from falsehood is becoming…

Transforming Defense: Perspectives on the Role of Technology and Global Partnerships
By Business Partners | Mar-Apr, 2025

The InterviewBy admin April 29, 2025

Emerging and disruptive technologies are changing the world and the way it operates, transforming sectors and industries in their wake. For defense, this brings challenges as well as opportunities, highlighting the need to invest not only in innovative systems and solutions but also in key relationships and collaborations. Business Partners reached out to Nikolaos Papatsas,…

When Will We Learn?
By Alexandra Loli, PhD | Business Partners, Mar-Apr, 2025

ViewpointBy admin April 29, 2025

Ever since I was a child, I remember the road accident death toll overwhelming the 8 o’clock news. This hasn’t changed. Why? Greece’s roads have long been arenas of tragedy, with daily reports of accidents and fatalities becoming a grim routine. In 2023 alone, 621 individuals lost their lives in traffic incidents across the country.…

A New Era of Security: Advancing 21st Century Security® Solutions for Greece’s Armed Forces Modernization
By Dr. Dennis Göge, Vice President & Chief Executive Europe, Lockheed Martin | Business Partners Mar-Apr, 2025

Defense and SecurityBy admin April 29, 2025

Today’s challenges demand that we deliver platforms and solutions networked to provide the most advanced and effective capabilities. For more than a century, Lockheed Martin has delivered tailored solutions for the world’s most challenging security missions. Today, guided by our 21st Century Security® (21CS) vision and with our deep understanding of our customers’ evolving…

Shaping Change: Strengthening Greek-American Ties Through Leadership, Philanthropy, and Partnership
By John D. Saracakis | Business Partners Mar-Apr, 2025

Leaders in FocusBy admin April 29, 2025

A distinguished business leader and philanthropist, Drake G. Behrakis is President of Marwick Associates, an MA-based real estate investment and development company, and Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees of The National Hellenic Society, a non-profit organization that strives to preserve and promote the Hellenic heritage in the United States. Interviewed for Business Partners…