KNOWLEDGE SESSIONS – ACTIONABLE DISCUSSIONS
The Council on Competitiveness for Greece (CompeteGR), continues to organize the online Action Discussions, which are not addressed to the general public in addition to memberd and friends, on a monthly basis.
Each session begins with an introduction from the President of the Council Mr. Simos Anastasopoulos, followed by a presentation, by Council Executive Director Dr. Venetia Koussia, on Greece’s competitive position.
The distinguished guest speakers and experts on the subjects take the floor next and a discussion ensues.
Thursday, 24 September, 2020
COMPETITIVENESS AND INVESTMENT
Join Link: https://zoom.us/j/98688084444
Meeting ID: 986 8808 4444
Passcode: 923802
Speakers:
Paul A. Laudicina – Chairman Emeritus, Kearney Founder, Global Business Policy Council
Based on the annual Kearny FDI Confidence Index Mr Laudicina will provide an overview of global trends in foreign direct investment, as well as key factors driving investment decisions.
Panos Papazoglou – CESA Markets Leader, Country Managing Partner ΕΥ
Investment as a driver of sustainable development. How ready is Greece?
Based on the survey’s findings, but also on our daily interaction with foreign investors, our recommendations put forward the creation of a new growth model, that will be based on the country’s extroversion, incorporating digital technology and innovation, pursuing a more active role in the developing supply chains of tomorrow, transitioning to a circular economy and focusing on sustainability, as well as enhancing and effectively utilizing the country’s most valuable asset: its human capital.