Bringing with him almost two decades of experience including overseas assignments in Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia and key roles in important US international initiatives, US Consul General Jerrier Ismail took up his appointment in Thessaloniki in August 2023. Here, he talks to Business Partners about his lifelong interest in international affairs, the…
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An integrationist interdisciplinarian with over 30 years of experience in education, research, management, technology ventures, entrepreneurship, investment, supply chain management, health informatics, and regional development, Professor Panayiotis Ketikidis is an expert in mobilizing knowledge and facilitating innovation–expertise that he brings to the table as a member of the AmCham Greece Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (EIE)…
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From the amphitheaters of old to today’s corporate boardrooms, we stand to learn valuable lessons in human dignity from Ancient Greece. In the realm of corporate ethics and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) responsibility, one might not immediately turn to the ancient world of Greek tragedies and comedies. However, delving into the timeless narratives…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $63.2 billion in November, down $1.3 billion from $64.5 billion in October, revised. Exports, Imports, and Balance November exports were $253.7 billion, $4.8 billion less than October exports. November imports were $316.9 billion, $6.1 billion less…
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