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FACTS
Greece is among the top investors in Serbia today
Greek companies are operating on the Serbian market, mainly in the fields of telecommunication, banking/finance, tourism, properties, textile industry, metals, food industry and agriculture
The Greek companies are currently employing over 25.000 people, and their investments are over € 2 billion
MISSION & GOALS
Hellenic Business Association was established in 2004 and already its members count more than 50% of all Greek companies operating in Serbia
HBA members joined the Association in order to have a strong body to represent them in front of key stakeholders:
• Serbian Government • Other foreign business associations active on the market (AMCHAM, FIC, Austrian Chamber of Commerce, German BA, French BA, etc.)• Media
THE MAIN TASKS OF HELLENIC BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Broaden and encourage potential Greek investors to come and venture into the strategic market of the Balkans Support Greek newcomers interested in investing in Serbia through (positive) experience modus operandi Encourage Serbian investors to expand their business in Greece, by offering its business contacts and regional expertise Target towards bringing the Greek and Serbian market and investors closer, and to give Greek companies a chance to operate in safe and structured investment environment
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
After the elections on February 26th, 2008, the new Board of Directors are:
Vasileios Ntertilis – President Christos Tsemberas – Vice President / CashierNikolaos Karakostas – DirectorIoannis Nikolopoulos – MemberStavros Ioannou – Member
TO ACHIEVE THE AFOREMENTIONED HBA ENDEAVORS TO
Promote HBA and its members as strong representative profile with an outstanding size/impact in Serbia
Endorse/promote Greek business practices and its success in the region
Establish strong ties with Greek Embassy and Serbian authorities
Establish strong ties with other foreign investment associations and Serbian companies
Advocate and support the reform process as a valuable institution
Leverage inputs, knowledge and feedback from its members
Thank you!