I am committed, together with the newly elected members of our Board of Directors, to give my all with the aim of strengthening entrepreneurship, for the benefit of employees, businesses, our members and the Greek economy as a whole.
SEV Members are large and medium-sized organized enterprises in Greece. Together they represent 50% of the business activity in the country, 43% of total turnover, 30% of corporate profits, 11% of employees insured by IKA (Social security Organisation) and 29% of corporate taxes in Greece.
SEV plays an important role in shaping decisions and policies at the EU level through its office in Brussels and through its active participation in BusinessΕurope, the leading European organisation representing 40 central industrial and employers’ federations from 34 countries. SEV also participates on a permanent basis in the Business and Industry Advisory Council (BIAC), operating within the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), as well as in the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), an organisation of transnational corporations that advocates for cooperation between business and government to balance economic and environmental interests.
An effective tax policy, in line with the EU framework, is vital to the sustainable and long-term growth of enterprises. Through its Tax Committee initiatives, SEV contributes actively to EU and national tax consultations, promotes tax policy proposals and addresses tax issues impacting specific sectors.
An effective tax policy, in line with the EU framework, is vital to the sustainable and long-term growth. Through its Tax Committee initiatives, SEV contributes actively to EU and national tax consultations, promotes tax policy proposals and addresses horizontal and sector-specific tax issues.
Manufacturing is a crucial pillar of the Greek economy. Almost one third of jobs is directly or indirectly linked to it. A comprehensive industrial strategy is required for the transition towards a sustainable, innovative and export-oriented industrial sector for growth and jobs. The strategy, in line with EU priorities, will aim to reach 12% of GDP until 2020 and 15% in the medium term.
As we navigate an era of dynamic changes and uncharted challenges, robust and resilient manufacturing in Greece, in a new productive model, is imperative for the future. Manufacturing can play a leading role in Greece’s productive transformation and could be the base on which sustainable growth can be built. However, the manufacturing...
The EU must change course The EU has been a model of social and economic development for many decades but, to address its growing competitiveness deficit that will enable it to maintain its social and economic prospects, the European project requires an immediate reboot. Many recent initiatives, such as the Green...
IG@work, the new digital platform connecting highly skilled specialists with industry and technology companies is now open! The aim is to attract talent, from Greece and abroad and to support Greek enterprises and startups in finding specialized cadres. 88 companies have already posted more than 400 job postings (here). Attracting talent,...
