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      • How do women in leadership positions assess today’s business environment?
      • What risks and challenges do they face?
      • In what ways do they plan to ensure growth and future success for their companies over the next three years?

      These questions are answered by KPMG’s major annual survey “Global Female Leaders Outlook” for 2023, at the event that will take place on Thursday, 14 December 2023, from 09:30–12:30, at the Olympic Museum Athens (37A Kifisias Ave. – Golden Hall Shopping Center), on the occasion of presenting the survey results.

      With the central message “Women Strong in the Face of Crises”, this year’s survey highlights women leaders’ optimism about their companies’ growth, social change, gender equality, and their aspirations within an unstable social and economic environment.

      Specifically, during the event, the key findings of the survey will be presented by Peggy Velliotou, Partner & Head of People, People Services, Consulting, KPMG in Greece, followed by a highly engaging panel discussion on the findings with distinguished figures from the business world and beyond.

      For more information, you may contact us: dkalamatianou@kpmg.gr

      Speakers

      Peggy Velliotou

      Partner & Head of People, People Services, Consulting, KPMG in Greece

      Peggy, a Partner since 2008, is responsible for executive search and selection, BOD services, and Executive On‑Boarding for C‑Level executives. She has conducted more than 14,000 interviews and has successfully placed 2,500 executives in various positions in Greece and abroad. Her team consists of highly experienced professionals with strong sector expertise and deep market knowledge. Since 2019, Peggy has also held the role of Head of People for KPMG in Greece

      Giorgos Alevizopoulos

      General Manager, AENORASIS

      Giorgos Alevizopoulos is a Medical Doctor, graduate and PhD holder from the University of Erlangen–Nuremberg, with postgraduate studies in Marketing and Business Management from the Chartered Institute of Marketing and London Business School respectively.

      Since 1995, he has held senior management positions in multinational healthcare companies in Greece and abroad (KCI, Nycomed/Takeda & Johnson & Johnson).

      After returning in 2015 from Germany — where for many years he served as the head of Johnson & Johnson’s largest European Surgical Training Center and was a member of the J&J EMEA leadership team — he has held the position of General Manager at AENORASIS S.A., a dynamically growing Greek pharmaceutical company (ELPEN Group), with multiple distinctions in the Greek market.

      He is a member of EASE and EEΦAM, a non‑executive board member in two companies in Germany, Vice‑Chairman of FILPA, and a mentor to several young professionals distinguished in the international business environment.

      Yvette Kosmetatou

      General Director of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, President of Make‑A‑Wish Greece

      Yvette studied Business Administration and Economics at the University of Piraeus and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Business from the Emeritus Institute of Management in collaboration with Columbia University and MIT Sloan School of Management. For nearly three decades, she has worked in senior leadership roles in Greece and abroad across diverse industries and companies such as Henkel, OTE, Vodafone, Praxia Bank, Lamda Development, and she is currently the General Director of the Hellenic Olympic Committee.

      In parallel, she serves on Boards of Directors in Greece and abroad. She has been actively involved in institutional roles within the Marketing and Communications sector, having served as a Member and Treasurer of the Board of the Hellenic Advertisers Association—where she remains an advisor—Member of the Board of the Communication Control Council and its President for two terms, as well as Ambassador of the Vodafone Foundation. Over the years, her desire to give back grew stronger, leading her to volunteer with Make‑A‑Wish Greece, where she has been a Board Member and President since 2019.

      Fai Makantasi

      Research Director, Research Organization diaNEOsis

      Fai Makantasi is the Research Director at the research organization diaNEOsis. She has taught Microeconomic Theory and Game Theory for many years at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), as well as Principles of Economic Theory at the Hellenic Open University (HOU). Her Ph.D. dissertation was completed at AUEB under the title “Trade Policy under Imperfect Competition”. She has also been a Post‑Doctoral Fellow, conducting research on public sector reform in Greece, the country’s export performance, and human capital measurement.

      Throughout her studies she received awards and scholarships from IKY (State Scholarships Foundation), the Bank of Cyprus, the Georgios and Victoria Karelia Foundation, the Athens University of Economics and Business, and the European program “HERACLITUS II”. She recently received a research award from the Hellenic Observatory at the London School of Economics for work on intelligent modeling of e‑government in Greece.

      She has presented at international conferences, published in international journals, and has authored and scientifically edited socio‑economic studies related to Greece, its exit from the crisis, and its modernization.

      Nefeli Meg

      Content creator

      Nefeli Meg was born in 1997 in the city of water, Edessa. She excelled in the nationwide university entrance exams and, although her desire was to study film, she fulfilled her parents’ wish and chose to attend the Law School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She graduated in 2020 with honors and successfully passed the bar association exams; however, she decided to leave it all behind and devote herself to comedy and YouTube.

      She is a content creator, social media influencer, podcaster, YouTuber, and author. She has collaborated with many major media organizations, including Antenna TV, Athens Voice, Skai TV, and Rythmos FM. Through her videos and Instagram posts, she aims to inform the public about legal matters in a simple and humorous way. Her weekly podcast, "Bookla 99", focuses on sociopolitical topics as well as legal issues.

      Nefeli Meg is the first YouTuber to interview the Prime Minister of Greece, creating a new communication path for Greek politicians beyond traditional media.

      Orsalia Parthenis

      Director, Parthenis

      From a young age, Orsalia Parthenis was exposed to the world of fashion, developing her aesthetic sensibilities within the family business, Parthenis. Her innate inclination toward the arts led her to Brown University and Columbia University, where she specialized in Art and Architectural History. During her studies, she also had the opportunity to attend film history courses.

      Her education continued at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, where she obtained a master’s degree in History of Dress. Her professional journey began at the international publishing house Vogue, part of Condé Nast. Since 1996, she has carried forward her father's legacy, focusing her creative work on “chic sportif,” maintaining the same concept and high quality that evokes a bohemian spirit.

      As President of the Hellenic Fashion Designers Association for the past two years, she actively strives for the recognition and promotion of Greek fashion.

      Anita Sabarwal

      Country Manager, Marks and Spencer Greece

      With over 30 years of leadership experience in International Retail, I am a strategic and vision-focused executive with a proven track record in building and implementing sophisticated plans. I lead by example, demonstrating a self-driven and self-reliant approach while fostering strong interpersonal skills to engage, motivate, and encourage teams through periods of perseverance and change. My expertise spans Multi-Country Management, Space and Store Portfolio Management, Sales, Procurement, Logistics, and IT, showcasing a well-rounded skill set.

      During challenging economic downturns, I have successfully driven businesses by re-engineering work methods, implementing cost controls, and creating new business units, all while maintaining a keen digital mindset. My flexible approach and commitment to profitability have been evident in my ability to turn around companies within a two-year tenure in leadership roles.

      Event Greeting

      Alkiviadis Siaravas

      Marketing, Communication & Corporate Citizenship Manager, KPMG in Greece

      Alkiviadis joined KPMG in November 2017 and works on international and domestic marketing initiatives for the KPMG brand. He has extensive experience and award‑winning work in corporate and brand strategy, event management, social media and digital campaigns, product and solution launches, and media relations.

      He has worked in major multinational groups in leadership roles and has received more than 30 distinctions and awards in advertising, strategic communications, and social media for campaigns he has led. Among others, he was awarded the Grand Ermis PR at the 2013 Ermis Awards during his tenure at Ogilvy, while in 2022 he was included in the Marketers Powerlist 100 of Marketing Week magazine in his role as Marketing, Communication & Corporate Citizenship Director at KPMG.

      He is a member of the CSR Committee of the Hellenic‑American Chamber of Commerce, a mentor at The Tipping Point and Job‑Pairs, and also volunteers in numerous initiatives focused on environmental protection, women’s empowerment, inclusion, the protection of vulnerable social groups, and culture.

      He studied in London and holds a BA in Business Administration from Buckinghamshire University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies from Greenwich University, an MA in Marketing Communications from Westminster University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Digital & Social Marketing from the American College of Greece (Knowcrunch). He is fluent in English and speaks some Italian.

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