Esteemed representatives from the Greek business sector, including Mr. Fotis Gioftsios, Vice President and CEO of Ten Brinke Hellas, delivered heartfelt insights and shared their experiences and knowledge regarding the establishment and management of large enterprises. Their contributions significantly aided Naftemporiki’s initiative to inspire, motivate, and guide the younger generation in the business realm.

With a bold, clear, and experiential approach, the leaders of the companies involved in Naftemporiki’s Coaching Sessions maintained the unwavering interest of the young audience, who engaged with a series of questions directed at all the speakers, concentrating on themes of entrepreneurship, leadership, and the new generation’s role in workforce development.

Mr. Gioftsios advised the young audience to embrace the principles of “discipline, diligence, dedication.” He emphasized that, in his view, character quality surpasses formal qualifications, highlighting the flexibility and adaptability that set Greeks apart from other European nations. Additionally, he noted the importance of a leader’s ability to effectively coordinate those with expertise, stating, “there are always better than you,” which underscores the significance of modesty as a vital trait in leadership and personal growth.