In the context of the
27th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum
“Building on Success: Unlocking Greece’s Investment Potential”
Monday December 8, 2025 – New York
27 Sessions – 107 Top Level Speakers
An International Summit about the Greek Economy & Investment Opportunities in NEW YORK
Featuring Top US and International Investors, Global & Greek Companies, Global Investment Banks & Institutions, High-Ranking Government Officials from Greece and the US
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New York, December 9, 2025
The following highly interesting PRESENTATION entitled: “GREEK SHIPPING AS A DRIVER OF INVESTMENT IN GREECE was part of the agenda of the 27th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum: “Building on Success: Unlocking Greece’s Investment Potential”, that was held with great success and participation, on Monday, December 8, 2025 in New York in cooperation with New York Stock Exchange – NYSE, Athens Exchange Group (ATHEX Group) and major Global Investment Banks & Organizations. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and TEN Ltd (Tsakos Energy Navigation) were the Lead Sponsors. The Forum was organized under the Auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in New York.
Presentation “GREEK SHIPPING AS A DRIVER OF INVESTMENT IN GREECE”
- Mr. George D. Tsopelas, Chairman – McKinsey & Co., Greece & Cyprus
Mr. George D. Tsopelas, Chairman of McKinsey & Company Greece and Cyprus, presented the findings of a landmark study conducted in collaboration with the Union of Greek Shipowners and more than 40 leading shipowners – the first holistic assessment of Greek shipping’s economic, investment, and social impact. The study brings to light the well-known Greek ‘paradox’: a nation representing less than 0.2% of global GDP controls roughly 20% of the world’s ocean-going fleet, firmly anchoring its position at the center of global maritime trade. Greek shipping companies command nearly two-thirds of the EU’s total shipping capacity, operate a fleet of more than 5,000 vessels, and generate €40–50 billion in annual revenue. The sector accounts for 10% of private-sector payroll and 6% of private employment and offers salaries that are, on average, three times higher than the national norm. Beyond core shipping, the sector fuels annual onshore investments of approximately $1.5 billion creating an additional 14,000 jobs across sectors such as real estate, hospitality, energy, sports, banking, and media. Beyond its economic influence, the industry contributes an estimated $400–500 million annually to social causes, underscoring its broader commitment to Greek society. The report also highlights significant opportunities for further growth – expanding the seafarer base, strengthening shipyards, and accelerating investment in maritime technology. Together, these initiatives could unlock an additional $3–4 billion in annual value and further reinforce Greece’s global leadership in shipping.
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FORUM OVERVIEW:
In Cooperation With: New York Stock Exchange – NYSE & Athens Exchange Group (ATHEX Group)
Under the Auspices: of the Consulate General of Greece in New York
With the Support: of the Greek Trade Office & the Greek Press Office in New York • of the Greek Trade Office and the Greek Public Diplomacy Office in Washington
This International Summit about Greece held in New York, has been taking place year after year, regardless of the political and economic conditions in Greece. With a 27-year track record of success, it has been engaged in a systematic effort to highlight Greece’s profile to a global business and investment audience The Forum was held In a highly positive timing for Greece, featuring Top US and International Investors, Global & Greek Companies, Global Investment Banks & Institutions, High-Ranking Government Officials from Greece and the US (5 Greek Ministers, 1 US Minister), 23 Listed Companies, 27 Sessions and 107 Top Level Speakers. This year’s Forum was particularly important as Greece is now seen as a success story in the international economic environment and has now made a strong comeback on the global economic stage. Thanks to government reforms and growth prospects, the country is fully open to investment, encouraging an open investment framework with the aim of more cross-border mergers and acquisitions. The reforms, growth prospects (with a growth rate above the EU average for the sixth consecutive year), and the latest energy and geopolitical upgrades to development are among the factors creating fertile ground for attracting new investors to the country. The Forum showcased Greece’s competitive advantages and focused on business and investment opportunities across the major sectors of the economy, as well as the challenges facing the global economy today.
The Prime Minister of Greece, H.E. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, opened the Forum and delivered the Greek Government’s message to international investors, (via webcast).
Keynote Remarks by Greek Ministers: Minister of Infrastructure & Transport, H.E. Christos Dimas, Minister of Development, H.E. Panagiotis (Takis) Theodorikakos, Minister of Labour & Social Security, H.E. Niki Kerameus, Minister of Tourism, H.E. Olga Kefalogianni, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Harry Theoharis.
Other Greek Officials:Mr. Orestis Kavalakis, Governor – Recovery and Resilience Facility Coordination Agency, Mr. Dimitrios Tsakonas, Director General – Public Debt Management Agency (P.D.M.A), Mr. George Pitsilis, Governor – Independent Authority for Public Revenue,Dr. Marinos Giannopoulos, CEO – Enterprise Greece, Mr. Andreas Fiorentinos, Secretary General – Greek National Tourism Organization-GNTO, and, Mr. Konstantinos Angelopoulos, Deputy CEO – Growthfund; Nominee Director – HIIF.
Keynote Remarks by US Minister: DAS Joshua Volz, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Europe, Eurasia, Africa, Middle East -Office of International Affairs – U.S. Department of Energy.
Representatives of US Organisations – Companies: Mr. Michael Kratsios, National Science & Technology Advisor – The White House (via webcast), Mr. Harris Mehos, Managing Director – U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Dr. John Ardill, VP – Global Exploration – ExxonMobil Upstream Company, Mr. Alex Blades, Partner – Paulson & Co.
European Union Representative: Mr. Robert Blotevogel, Advisor to Head of Economic Risk Analysis – European Stability Mechanism, ESM.
International Speaker: Mr. Srinivas Bommidala, Chairman – Energy & International Airports – GMR Group
Greek Government Roundtable with a group of international investors – With the participation of the Vice President of the Government, H.E Kostis Hatzidakis and Ministers: Minister of Infrastructure & Transport, H.E. Christos Dimas, Minister of Labour & Social Security, H.E. Niki Kerameus, Minister of Tourism, H.E. Olga Kefalogianni, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Harry Theoharis.
During the Official Luncheon Keynote Remarks were delivered by: the Vice President of the Government H.E Kostis Hatzidakis, and the American Deputy Assistant Secretary, for Europe, Eurasia, Africa, Middle East Office of International Affairs, U.S. Department of Energy, H.E. Joshua Volz.
Introductory Remarks: Mr. Chris Taylor, Global Head of Listings and Services – NYSE Group, Mr. Stéphane Boujnah, CEO & Chairman of the Managing Board – Euronext (via webcast), Mr. Yianos Kontopoulos, CEO – Athens Exchange Group (via webcast),and, Dr. Nikolas P. Tsakos, Founder & CEO – TEN Ltd. (NYSE: TEN); Chairman, INTERTANKO 2014-2018.
The Forum concluded with an Official Dinner during which the “2025 Capital Link Hellenic Leadership Award” was presented to Mr. Achilles V. Constantakopoulos, Chairman of the BoD – TEMES S.A. for his outstanding contribution to Greece. The Ambassador of Greece to the USA, H.E. Ekaterini Nassika gave a Welcoming Speech. Mr. Achilles V. Constantakopoulos, was introduced by Mr. Dean Dakolias, Co-Chairman and Managing Partner – Fortress Investment Group. Mr. Achilles V. Constantakopoulos delivered Keynote Remarks.
«GREEK AMERICAN ISSUER DAY» at NYSE-New York Stock Exchange.
Within the context of the “27th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum”, the New York Stock Exchange in cooperation with Capital Link organized a special ceremony honoring the 21st year of the “Greek American Issuer Day at NYSE”, honoring Greece and highlighting the long-standing relationship between the New York Stock Exchange and the Greek and Greek-American business communities., during which Greek & Greek American companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange rang the “Closing Bell” of Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, of NYSE-New York Stock Exchange.
SPONSORS:
Lead Sponsors: Goldman Sachs • Morgan Stanley • Tsakos Energy Navigation – TEN Ltd., has been Lead Sponsor for the past 17 years of the organization of the Forum
Gold Sponsors: Alpha Bank • Barclays • BNP Paribas • CrediaBank • EY • UBS International
Grand Sponsors: AKTOR Group of Companies • Athens International Airport (AIA) • AXIA Ventures Group • OTE Group of Companies • Deloitte • Eurobank • GEK TERNA Group of Companies • GNTO – GREEK NATIONAL TOURISM ORGANISATION • HELLENiQ Energy • KBVL Law Firm • KPMG in Greece • Machas & Partners Law Firm • Metlen Energy & Metals • Milbank • National Bank of Greece • Public Power Corporation – PPC • PwC Greece • Qualco Group • Reed Smith LLP
Sponsors: AEGEAN AIRLINES S.A. • ALTER EGO MEDIA S.A. • Ambrosia Capital • Athens Economics Ltd – JLL Alliance Partner • ATTICA Group • AVAX Group • Bernitsas Law • Colliers Greece • Costamare Shipping • D.C. CHRISTOPOULOS & PARTNERS LAW FIRM • DECA INVESTMENTS • Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator S.A. – DESFA • Dimand S.A. • DLA Piper UK • Douglas Elliman • EFA Group • Energean • ENTERPRISE GREECE • Fortsakis, Diakopoulos & Associates Law Firm (FDMA) • Growthfund, the National Fund of Greece • Halcyon Equity Partners • Hill International • Koutalidis Law Firm • Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm • Lambadarios Law Firm • LAMDA Development • LIBRA Group • OPAP S.A. • Orilina Properties REIC • PotamitisVekris • Saplegal – A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners Law Firm • Kentriki – Savills Greece • Thermo Fisher Scientific • Thesis Law Firm • Viohalco Companies
Supporting Sponsors: EURONEXT • EYDAP – Athens Water Supply & Sewerage Company SA • EOS Capital Partners • Flott & Co. PC • Hellenic Hydrocarbons and Energy Resources Management Company (HEREMA) • NBG Securities
Supporters: Applied Materials • Brook Lane Capital • CVC Capital Partners • Exxon Mobil • GMR Group • Google • Hellenic Development Bank of Investments (HDBI ex TANEO) • Kos Biotechnology Partners • Microsoft • Rafarm • Threshold Ventures
Global Shipping Companies:
Castor Ships & TORO • Costamare Shipping • Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (NYSE: NMM) • Tsakos Energy Navigation – TEN Ltd (NYSE: TNP)
Breakfast Sponsors: Castor Ships • Toro
Cocktail Reception: Navios Maritime Partners L.P.
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS:
AMCHAM – Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce • AHEPA • AHI – American Hellenic Institute • Brain Regain • Cyprus – US Chamber of Commerce • Deon Policy Institute • European American Chamber of Commerce, New York • EFM – European Financial Management Association • EMBCA – East Mediterranean Business Culture Alliance • Endeavor • HABA – Hellenic American Bankers Association • HACC – Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce • Hellenic American Women’s Council – HAWK • HAT – Hellenic Association of Treasurers • Hellenic Federation of New Jersey • HIAS – Hellenic Institute of Advanced Studies • HLA – Hellenic Lawyers Association • HMS – Hellenic Medical Society of New York • HPW – Hellenic Professional Women Inc. • Intercollegiate Hellenic Society Global – I.H.S. Global • Leadership 100 • SAKA USA CHAPTER • THI – The Hellenic Initiative • World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association (PADEE-WHIA)
MEDIA PARTNERS:
Official TV Media Partner: MEGA TV
Digital News Media Partner – ΑΠΕ: Athens – Macedonian News Agency
Greek Print & Digital News:
• ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ
• AllAboutShipping.co.UK • Banking News • Hellas Journal • World Energy News
Greek American Media:
• Εθνικός Κήρυξ – The National Herald
• Αναμνήσεις • Cosmos FM 91.5 NY • Greek News USA • Hellenic DNA • Hellenic News of America
