Reflections on the US Election: Greece’s Strategic Role in a Recalibrating World
By Alexandra Loli, PhD | Business Partners, Jan-Feb 2025

Thought Leaders

The recent US presidential election marked a defining moment, ushering in shifts that will shape the global political, economic, and security landscape for years to come. In this recalibrating world, Greece stands at a crossroads of opportunity and responsibility—a nation whose strategic importance in the Eastern Mediterranean and transatlantic partnership continues to grow. As the…

Empowering People in the Digital Age
By Dr. Venetia Koussia | Βy Business Partners, Jan-Feb, 2025

Employing Potential

Harry Margaritis is Group COO at Piraeus Bank and a key figure in the bank’s impressive digital transformation. Interviewed for Business Partners by Dr. Venetia Koussia, Chair of the AmCham Greece Employment Committee, he shares his thoughts on creating innovation-driven workplaces, prioritizing employee empowerment, and striking the right balance between productivity and employee wellbeing.  …

Shaping Perceptions, Forging Relationships: Reflections on 25 Years Working in Transatlantic Affairs and US-Greece Relations
Βy Business Partners | Jan-Feb, 2025

Strategic Voices

At a time of rapid and radical changes that are reshaping the global landscape, strategic communications are more important than ever. Business Partners magazine reached out to Alexandros Costopoulos, founder and CEO of Foresight Strategy and Communications and Secretary General of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, to talk about his Foresight’s work, its greatest milestones,…

Unpacking BEPS 2.0: What Do Global Tax Reforms Mean for Transfer Pricing?
By Spyros Kaminaris, Partner, Head of Tax, EY in Greece | Business Partners, Nov-Dec, 2024

Tax Talk

The OECD’s BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two is dramatically changing the international tax landscape, creating reporting and compliance challenges for multinational enterprises. The Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS 2.0), introduced by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), seeks to ensure that income is taxed at an appropriate rate and that…

Generative AI: Transforming Healthcare in Greece for the Next Century
By Alexandra Loli, PhD, Publisher | Business Partners, Nov-Dec, 2024

Viewpoint

After attending the 23rd HealthWorld Conference, organized by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, one conclusion stands out: the future of healthcare undeniably lies in artificial intelligence (AI). Over the next decade, AI, particularly generative AI, is set to revolutionize healthcare in ways far surpassing the progress of the last century. Historically, healthcare advancements have been…

Director’s Desk
By Elias Spirtounias, Executive Director | Business Partners Nov-Dec, 2024

First Person

Dear members and friends of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, As we approach the end of a year marked by profound transformation, it is essential to reflect on the significant global developments that have reshaped the political, economic, and social landscapes and to recognize that adaptability, strategic foresight, and collaborative efforts are key to successfully…

The Path Forward: An Interview with Dr. Yannis Stournaras
By John D. Saracakis | Business Partners, Nov-Dec, 2024

Leaders in Focus

Throughout a distinguished career that spans over four decades, esteemed economist Dr. Yannis Stournaras has been instrumental in shaping Greece’s economic landscape, from guiding the country through turbulent waters as Minister of Finance, to introducing major reforms of the banking sector as Governor of the Bank of Greece, and influencing critical monetary policies as part…

Toward a New Cycle of Business-State Relations
By Dimitrios Panozachos, CEO, Orthologismos | Business Partners, Nov-Dec, 2024

Tax Talk

From digital transformation to brain drain, key areas present room for improvement as we strive for enhanced collaboration between Greek businesses and the state on the road to a stronger economy. Two factors have marked the Greek economy in recent years: the country’s drive for digital transformation and the large scale exodus of skilled young…