CAPITAL LINK-14th Annual Capital Link Sustainability Forum

9 Απριλίου, 2024

Attendance to the Forum is free of charge and registration is complimentary

INVITATION

Tuesday, May 28 2024

Capital Link is pleased to invite you to attend

the “14th Annual Capital Link Sustainability Forum” entitled

“Sustainability – Investments & Economic Growth”

which will take place as an in-person event, at the Divani Caravel Hotel

FORUM OVERVIEW

Adopting Sustainability and integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria is the only option for sustainable development – especially in the present era, which is marked by exponential technological advancements across various levels, sectors, and industries. In this rapidly evolving environment, it is imperative to leverage an array of financial and investment tools.

Economic growth is evolving, and now revolves around the ESG investment philosophy that is increasingly adopted both by investors who wish to contribute to sustainable development through their investments, and by fund managers who choose investment tools that also contribute to Sustainability.

The transition to a sustainable tomorrow is huge and requires all parties to collaborate so that adopted measures can bring about a new approach not only to finance, but also to the economy and society in general.

The “14th Annual Capital Link Sustainability Forum” will cover these critical issues as well as the initiatives undertaken in this context.

The Forum is organized on an annual basis with the participation of senior representatives from the Greek Government, Local Government representatives, senior executives from both the public and the private sectors, and Greek-American entrepreneurs. Coming together, these important figures cover crucial topics and initiatives they have undertaken that contribute to Sustainable Development, as well as Social and Economic Transformation, and the way the private sector and the State can effectively enhance their capabilities and resources in order to achieve their common goal, which is none other than Sustainability, Investments and Growth.

AGENDA TOPICS

Sustainability in Strategic Business Planning

ΑΙ – Investments & Growth

Digital Commerce: A growth opportunity for Greece

National Strategy for Sustainable Financing: Mobilizing Resources to Finance Investments

Banks in the Transformation of the Greek Economy: is ESG cliché or really necessary?

International Capital Markets & Sustainability (Foreign Banks & Sustainability)

Institutional Investors & Sustainable Development

Keynote with Mr. George Μ. Logothetis, Executive Chairman – Libra Group

COMPANIES & ORGANISATIONS SENIOR EXECUTIVES

(per alphabetical order of companies)

Dr. Vassilis Grigoriou, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer & Executive Chairman of the Board – Advent TECHNOLOGIES • Alpha Bank • Mr. Chris Aesopos, Chief Executive Officer – ALPHA TRUST • Mr. Yianos Kontopoulos, CEO – Athens Exchange Group • Ms. Reggina Aslanoglou, Chief Transformation Officer – ATTICA Bank • Mr. Leandros Katsouris, Vice President Greece & Cyprus Investment Banking – Bank of America • BERNITSAS Law TBC • Mr. Emilios Kyriacou, Citi Country Officer Greece, Cyprus & Malta, Corporate Banking Head – Citi • Mr. Dimitris Koutsopoulos, CEO – Deloitte • Mr. Dimitris Chatziiakovou, Principal Banker – European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) • Dr. Marinos Giannopoulos, CEO – Enterprise Greece • Mr. Harry Sachinis, Chief Executive Officer – EYDAP • EY • Ms. Antigoni Lymperopoulou, Chief Executive Officer – Hellenic Development Bank of Investments • Hellenic Fund & Asset Management Association • HELLENiQ ENERGY • ICAP CRIF • Mr. Athanasios Kefalas, Chairman – ΙMERYS Greece S.A. • INTRAKAT Group • KPMG • Mr. George Μ. Logothetis, Executive Chairman – LIBRA GROUP • Machas & Partners Law Firm • Mr. George Tsopelas – Chairman & Managing Partner – McKinsey & Company, Greece & Cyprus • Mr. Stamatis Kasmas, Senior Manager – Azure Global Expansion Strategy – Microsoft • Morgan Stanley TBC • Ms. Elena Athoussaki, Head of ESG, Sustainability & Climate Change – MOTOR OIL Group • Mr. Ernestos Panayiotou, General Manager – Chief Transformation Officer, Head of Strategy & International Activities – National Bank of Greece • Mr. Evrikos Sarsentis, Director, Head of Investor Relations and M&A – OTE Group • Public Power Corporation (PPC) • Ms. Evi Andrianou, Partner – SOUTHBRIDGE ADVISORS AIFM • Mr. Kostas Lafkas, Partner – Uni.Fund • Ms. Virginia Murray, Partner – Watson Farley & Williams

AWARD CEREMONY

The “Capital Link Sustainability Leadership Award” is annually presented to one or more personality/company/organization for their contribution to society and for the elevation of Greece and the Greek culture globally.

“2024 CAPITAL LINK SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP AWARD”

The Award will be presented by

HONOREE

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Mr. Chris Aesopos

Chairman of the BoD – Hellenic Fund & Asset Management Association

CEO – ALPHA TRUST

Mr. Yianos Kontopoulos

CEO – Athens Exchange Group

The “2024 CAPITAL LINK SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP AWARD” will be presented to Mr. Yianos Kontopoulos, CEO – Athens Exchange Group. The award recognizes Mr. Kontopoulos for his significant contributions to the revitalization of the Greek economy. His initiatives have led to a remarkable transformation of the Hellenic Stock Exchange, characterized by record profitability for listed companies and a surge in foreign investor interest in Greek shares. Under his leadership, the Exchange has set strategic objectives, including enhancing the competitiveness of the Alternative Market. This aims to provide compelling incentives for the entry of Greek startups and fintech companies. Furthermore, the Athens Stock Exchange’s active involvement in the United Nations’ Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative underscores a tangible commitment to improving the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting standards of Greek listed companies, highlighting Mr. Kontopoulos’ dedication to sustainable and responsible business practices.

Past years’ honorees are: 2023: Vassiliki Lazarakou, JSD, Chair of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC), 2022: Aristotelis Karytinos, CEO, PRODEA Investments, 2019: Marianna Politopoulou, Chairman & CEO, NN Hellas, & Jeremy Downward, Member of the BOD of THI; Executive Director – Aristeus Financial Services Ltd., 2018: Christos Harpantidis, Chairman & Managing Director of Papastratos & Theodore Kyriakou, Chairman, Antenna Group, 2017: Nicholas Logothetis, Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board of “The Concordia Summit” & Michael Tsamaz, Chairman & CEO, OTE Group, 2016: Nikos Mouyiaris, Founder & CEO of Mana Products Inc. & Gregorios Stergioulis, CEO of Hellenic Petroleum S.A., 2015: Dean Metropoulos, Chairman of Metropoulos & Company, 2014: John Catsimatidis, Chairman & CEO of Red Apple Group.

SUPPORTING SOCIETY

The Forum offers the opportunity to a specific number of NGOs, to showcase and communicate their programs, needs and objectives by exhibiting in a specific space where the NGO representatives can meet and interact with the Forum participants. With Capital Link’s globalized profile, their promotion is extensive, offering NGOs the opportunity to create real time and direct interaction of all Sustainability stakeholders.