Our Law Firm proudly announces the participation of its Managing Partner, Ms. Chara Zerva, General Counsel and BoD Legal Advisor at Enterprise Greece S.A., as Coordinator of the distinguished panel discussion “Greece as an Attractive Investment Destination.” The panel took place on Sunday, September 7, 2025, during the official conference organized by the General Secretariat for International Economic Affairs and Enterprise Greece S.A., within the framework of the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair.
The proceedings were honored by the presence of Mr. Konstantinos Gkioulekas, Deputy Minister of the Interior, responsible for Macedonia–Thrace, who formally welcomed the participants. The event continued with a keynote address by Mr. Harry Theoharis, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, entitled “Greece – Strategic Partner in a Changing World.”
Ms. Zerva moderated an insightful discussion with an esteemed panel of speakers, including:
– Dr. Marinos Giannopoulos, Ph.D , CEO of Enterprise Greece S.A.
– Mr. Zacharias Ragkousis, President & Managing Director, Pfizer Hellas
– Dr. Haris Lambropoulos, President, Hellenic Development Bank of Investments (HDBI)
– Dr. Michael Arghyrou, Head of the Economics Office of the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic
– Mr. Christos Tarantilis, Professor at Athens University of Economics and Business, Partner at EY
The panel explored Greece’s trajectory as a competitive and sustainable investment hub, addressing:
– Government strategies to strengthen trade and investment flows
– The upgrade of Enterprise Greece role in the new era
– The pivotal role of human capital and knowledge generated in Greek universities and innovation centers
– Opportunities for exporting high-level services internationally
– The growing venture capital ecosystem supported by HDBI and its multiplier effects on the Greek economy
– The impact of forthcoming non-public universities on the country’s competitiveness
– The importance of coordinated public–private sector collaboration and value chain development
– The potential of artificial intelligence and digital innovation in enhancing economic resilience
The constructive proposals shared during the panel were welcomed by Mr. Harry Theoharis, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Dimitris Skalkos, Secretary General for International Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who expressed their commitment to further evaluate and build upon the recommendations.
Nicolas Kanellopoulos – Chara Zerva & Associates-NKLaw Firm extends its warm congratulations to Ms. Zerva for her contribution to the successful coordination of this prestigious discussion, further strengthening the firm’s active engagement in initiatives that promote Greece’s international investment profile.