Tax Transparency: Why Public Country-by-Country Reporting is an Important Development
By Effie Adamidou, Partner, Head of Tax and Legal, KPMG in Greece | Business Partners, Jan-Feb, 2024

Tax Talk

In the past years we have experienced significant changes in tax transparency requirements both in the international and local tax environment. The introduction of public country-by-country reporting is one of the latest tax transparency requirements.   The new obligation for public country-by-country reporting (Public CbCR) was introduced by EU Directive 2021/2101 which was transposed in…

Delivering More Strategic Value: How the Transformation of Tax and Finance Functions Can Open Up New Opportunities
By Stephanos Mitsios, Partner, Head of Tax, EY in Greece | Business Partners, Jan-Feb, 2024

Tax Talk

Over the last 10 years, the global tax and regulatory landscape has been changing at a pace rarely witnessed in the past. This rate of change is posing significant challenges for organizations’ tax and finance functions, which are called upon to transform their operations, while also managing potential budget cuts.   As organizations around the…

Labor Deconstructed: Navigating Diverse Perspectives in the World of Work
By Alexandra Loli, PhD | Business Partners, Jan-Feb 2024

Thought Leaders

In the intricate tapestry of industries and professions, the realm of labor and employment serves as the backbone of our global economy. From the dynamic landscapes of telecommunications and banking to the unique challenges posed by industries such as brewing, energy, and defense, the spectrum of experiences within the workforce is vast and varied. In…

Leadership in the Age of Industry 4.0: A Focus on Technology and STEM
By Kostas Axarloglou, Dean, Professor of International Business and Strategy, Alba Graduate Business School, The American College of Greece | Business Partners, Jan-Feb, 2024

ALBA Business Review

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, Industry 4.0, signifies a transformative era, where the convergence of technologies reshapes our lives and work dynamics. In this landscape, a company’s competitive edge lies in adeptly managing technologies and harnessing vast data derived from interactions with stakeholders, including employees, customers, and suppliers.   Technology and data management not only enable…

The Curse of Midas’ Touch: “My suggestions become orders” – Part 1 of 3
By Artemios Miropoulos, Managing Director & Senior Partner Linkage Greece & Cyprus; Leadership trainer and coach, inspirational speaker and author of The Nameless King. | Business Partners, Jan-Feb, 2024

Reader's Corner

In this and the next two issues of Business Partners magazine, readers are treated to a peek inside The Nameless King: 25 Stories of Leadership from Ancient Greece by Artemios Miropoulos. Linking history to modern corporate reality, The Nameless King features a series of stories that deal with different traits of Leadership such as building…

Shaping a Resilient Tomorrow: The ACE 2023 Best Practice Sharing Conference
By Business Partners | Nov-Dec, 2023

AmChams in Europe

Showcasing the ACE community’s unwavering dedication to business excellence and promoting a strong and positive transatlantic economy, AmChams in Europe’s 2023 Best Practice Sharing Conference brought ACE representatives from across Europe and Eurasia to Athens for three days of insight, innovation, and collaboration. Organized and hosted by ACE and the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, the…