The strengthening of economic ties between Greece and Cyprus and their evolution into a strategic business alliance with a broader regional footprint is the central theme of the Business Monitor program on ONE Channel. Following the first Fortune Greece & Cyprus Business and Innovation Roundtable in Nicosia, leading institutional and business figures analyze the prospects for bilateral cooperation.
From Economic Ties to Strategic Partnership
The Deputy Minister to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Irene Piki, and the Mayor of Nicosia, Charalambos Prountzos, highlight the importance of leveraging the complementary advantages of the two countries. The goal is to create added value in critical sectors, allowing both economies to claim a more substantial role in the European landscape.
A Unified Voice in Brussels
Representatives from employer organizations, such as Rania Ekaterinari (SEB), Dimitris Vakis (OEB), and Philokypros Roussounidis (KEVE), bring common business challenges to the table. Key issues include:
- High energy costs.
- Bureaucracy hindering growth.
- The need for easier access to financing and investments.
The need for a stronger, unified business voice in Brussels' decision-making centers is deemed imperative for enhancing competitiveness.
AI as a Growth Driver
In the technology sector, Microsoft executives Charles Calestroupat and Gianna Andronopoulou analyze how Artificial Intelligence can transform productivity. The discussion focuses not just on adopting AI tools, but on converting technology and digital infrastructure into real economic value and developing new skills for the workforce.
The episode concludes with the "Drive Your Legacy" segment, where Apostolos Maros of L’Oréal Consumer Division discusses leadership principles and the importance of active alliances.
