ATAD III – Unshell Directive
By Jenny Panou, Partner, Head of Tax, Grant Thornton | Business Partners, Mar-Apr, 2024

Tax Talk

In December 2021, the European Commission submitted its proposal for Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive III (ATAD III) laying down rules to prevent tax fraud through the misuse of shell companies in the EU. The ATAD III endeavor was triggered by the fact that many individuals and legal entities establish shell companies (entities with no economic substance…

Embracing the AI Revolution: Strategic Imperatives for Greek Business
By Charalampos Ioannou, Legal Advisor LLM, Hellenic Ministry of National Defense | Business Partners, Mar-Apr, 2024

Shaping Tomorrow

AI is revolutionizing the business landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation. With the AI market expected to surge from $119.78 billion in 2022 to $1,597.1 billion by 2030, companies are integrating AI to stay competitive and drive innovation. AI’s potential to boost operational efficiency and enhance decisionmaking is significant, with the technology expected…

The Curse of Midas’ Touch – Part 2 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, Mar-Apr, 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…

Exporting Excellence: Showcasing Greece’s Extraordinary Products
By Alexandra Loli, PhD | Business Partners, MAr-Apr 2024

Thought Leaders

In a world driven by global commerce, Greece stands as a beacon of excellence, offering a diverse treasure trove of products that captivate the senses and enrich lives. At the heart of Greek exports lies the country’s rich cultural heritage and wealth of natural resources. From ambitious newcomers to seasoned exporters, Greek exports encompass a…

Harnessing Revolutionary Technologies
By Business Partners | Jan-Feb, 2024

The Interview

From harnessing the transformative potential of generative AI and the immense promise of quantum computing to tackling cyberthreats, addressing the global skills gap, and building on partnerships to drive innovation and sustainability, IBM is at the forefront of technological developments. Business Partners reached out to Nikos Maniatis, General Manager, IBM Greece and Cyprus, to find…

Nurturing Business Leadership in Greece Through Effective Public Speaking
By Amy Hughlett and Diego Medellin, co-leaders of the Executive Presentation Advisory practice at Gargiulo + Partners, Inc., a boutique communications advisory firm | Business Partners, Jan-Feb, 2024

Business Toolkit

Performing at a consistently high level, day in and day out, requires intense focus and regimen. Techniques used by professional performers can be instructive for Greece’s business leaders. Just as singers and actors warm up their vocal cords and bodies before a performance, business leaders can prepare their voices, bodies, and minds to deliver impactful…