Building a Sustainable Future
By Business Partners | Sep-Oct, 2024

The Fulbright Alumni Corner

From engineering to geology and many disciplines in between, Fulbright scholars from different backgrounds are contributing to the fight for sustainability and a greener tomorrow. Here, Business Partners hears from Fulbright alumni Isodoros Kampolis and Dr. Lefteris Sdoukopoulos on their work in addressing environmental and climate challenges and their experiences as Fulbright scholars.   What…

Fundamentals Endure: The Power of Clear Communication
By Business Partners | Sep-Oct, 2024

Business Stories

A Business Partners Q&A with Diane Gargiulo, Founder/Principal of Gargiulo + Partners, on the occasion of her strategic communications firm’s 25th anniversary, to get some reflection and industry insights.   Congratulations on your firm’s 25th anniversary! What prompted you to start your business in strategic financial communications 25 years ago? Thank you. The founding of…

Performing Womanhood: Exploring identity and the representation of women in pop culture through the work of Cindy Sherman
By Business Partners | Sep-Oct, 2024

Art & Culture

Featuring more than 100 works, Cindy Sherman at Cycladic: Early Works, the artist Cindy’s first solo museum exhibition in Greece, reveals and deconstructs women’s roles and stereotypes, questioning how the representation of women in pop culture has evolved over time, how societal expectations have changed and been contested, and how art can shape and challenge…

AmCham Greece and Purdue University Collaborate to Advance STEM Education
By Business Partners | Sep-Oct, 2024

Fostering Education

In a significant step towards enhancing STEM education and workforce development, the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce recently partnered with Purdue University for a productive meeting organized by the chamber’s Education, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (EIE) Committee. The event brought together key representatives from the tech industry, academia, and government to discuss collaborative initiatives aimed at preparing…

Global Tax Trends and Local Impact: The 20th Athens Tax Forum in Focus
By Alexandra Loli, PhD | Business Partners, Sep-Oct 2024

Thought Leaders

In anticipation of the 20th Athens Tax Forum, hosted by AmCham Greece this October, Business Partners magazine proudly presents a thought-provoking exploration into the dynamic intersection of global tax trends and local impacts. As economies worldwide navigate the complexities of digital transformation and economic recovery, the role of tax policies in fostering growth and innovation…

Driving Innovation in Healthcare
By Alexandra Loli, PhD | Business Partners, Jul-Aug 2024

Thought Leaders

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, innovation stands as the cornerstone of progress. Pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers are at the forefront of this transformative journey, developing groundbreaking treatments and technologies that enhance patient care and improve outcomes. However, the path to innovation is fraught with challenges, from navigating complex regulatory environments to ensuring…

Poor Things: The Costumes
By Business Partners | Jul-Aug, 2024

Art & Culture

Hosted by the Benaki Museum in Athens, an exhibition of hand-crafted costumes from Yorgos Lanthimos’s absurdist comedy Poor Things brings costume designer Holly Waddington’s unique creations to Greek audiences. From June 12 to September 29, 2024, the Benaki Museum invites visitors to experience the exceptional costumes from the multi-award-winning film Poor Things directed by Yorgos…

Cooperation Over Conflict: Fostering a more tolerant world through mutual acceptance and support
By Business Partners | Jul-Aug, 2024

Shaping Tomorrow

Fridoon Joinda is a speaker, UN award-winning filmmaker, and the founder and director of Joinda Production, a non-profit video production entity focused on questions of social justice. In May 2024, he participated in an event co-organized by AmCham Greece, the US Embassy in Athens and UNHCR that showcased the potential of refugee inclusion as a…

A New Chapter: Reshaping the Future of Higher Education in Greece
By Alexandra Loli, PhD | Business Partners, Jul-Aug, 2024

Edu Forward

Higher education in Greece is on the brink of a transformative era. Recently passed legislation introduced sweeping reforms that now allow private foreign universities to open branches within the country, signaling the end of the state monopoly on university education. This landmark change has the potential to reshape the country’s educational landscape, bringing with it…