CEO CLUBS GREECE FORUM
The Story Behind the Quote
When Words Become Beacons and Mirrors – Chapter II
DATE
November 20, 2025
TIME
15.00 - 20.00hrs
LOCATION
Athens Conservatoire
FORUM VISION
Where eight leaders reveal the words that shaped their journey.
Every great leader carries a collection of words that ignite their spirit, guide their decisions and fuel their journey. These are not simply quotes — they are personal commandments, whispered promises and guiding principles rolled into one.
This Forum invites eight extraordinary leaders to pull back the curtain on their most treasured words. They share the pivotal moments when a handful of syllables became their North Star, the personal stories that gave these phrases their power, and how the same words evolve and deepen as they accumulate life experience.
DISCUSSION THEMES
IN THE ROOM
Voices in the Room
OUR NARRATORS

ANA VUKOVIC
Managing Director, AVTB

ANA VUKOVIC
Managing Director, AVTB
Ana Vukovic is Managing Director of AVTB and a market leader in real estate consulting across the SEE region. A member of the BAR with a legal background, she founded cross-border companies that transformed integrated real estate and financial advisory services. She is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Hellenic-Serbian Union of Commerce and Industry.

FILIPPOS VENETOPOULOS
CEO, VARIETY CRUISES

FILIPPOS VENETOPOULOS
CEO, VARIETY CRUISES
Filippos Venetopoulos is the CEO of Variety Cruises, a third-generation shipbuilder and NYU Business School graduate. He leads the company’s transformation into a sustainability-driven cruise experience and founded VARIETY CARES, a non-profit dedicated to sustainability, education and diversity.

TETA DADAKARIDES
CEO, DADAKARIDES SALT

TETA DADAKARIDES
CEO, DADAKARIDES SALT
Teta Dadakarides is CEO of Dadakarides Salt S.A., a four-generation family-owned business based near Thessaloniki. She transformed the company from a traditional family enterprise into a modern, internationally competitive operation. In 2021, she was recognised as one of the most important Greek Business Women at the 6th DYO Forum.

DIMITRIS LYMPERAKIS
CEO, EGNATIA AVIATION

DIMITRIS LYMPERAKIS
CEO, EGNATIA AVIATION
Dimitris Lymperakis is the founder and CEO of Egnatia Aviation, which he established in 2005. A University of Bradford graduate, he is recognised by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority as a Compliance and Aviation Safety Expert and holds a European Private Pilot’s Licence. He also founded Egnatia Yachting and volunteers in Civil Protection as a pilot and firefighting crew member.

CHRISTOS KACHRAMANOGLOU
CEO, VIOPOL POLYURETHANE SYSTEMS

CHRISTOS KACHRAMANOGLOU
CEO, VIOPOL POLYURETHANE SYSTEMS
Christos Kachramanoglou is President of the Board and CEO of Viopol Polyurethane Systems. He holds an MSc in Mathematics and Philosophy from Oxford University and a Master’s from the London School of Economics. His leadership centres on building a people-centric culture rooted in trust, empathy and connectivity.

ROXANA LUCUTA
MANAGING DIRECTOR, LINDE HELLAS

ROXANA LUCUTA
MANAGING DIRECTOR, LINDE HELLAS
Roxana Lucuta is Managing Director of Linde Hellas, driving the company’s clean energy agenda and its role as an enabler of decarbonisation in the Greek market. She joined Linde in 2017 and previously served as Head of HR Cluster South East Europe, focusing on diversity, inclusion and talent development across the region.

NATASHA COVAS - KNEISS
CEO, ELTRAK GROUP

NATASHA COVAS - KNEISS
CEO, ELTRAK GROUP
Natasha Covas-Kneiss is CEO of ELTRAK S.A., a Harvard University graduate with earlier experience at Deloitte & Touche in New York and Violex-BiC. She joined the ELTRAK Group in 2000 and became CEO of the parent company in 2019, leading a period of record financial performance and portfolio expansion.

GEORGE VARVARELIS
FOUNDER & CEO, AUGMENTA

GEORGE VARVARELIS
FOUNDER & CEO, AUGMENTA
George Varvarelis is a farmer, engineer and founder of Augmenta, a precision agriculture company acquired by CNH (NYSE: CNH) in 2023. He holds a Master’s in Robotics and pursued a Ph.D. in computer vision applied to agriculture. His mission is to augment the capacity of arable land and help feed the growing world.
FORUM BROCHURE
PARTNERS
FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS
The experience, in their words
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know
Who should attend this Forum?
This Forum takes a personal approach. Eight leaders share the words and stories that shaped their path, through intimate keynote narratives. Attendance is open to members of CEO Clubs Greece and their executive explores how Greek CEOs can multiply their impact across capital, technology and talent teams, members of Your Directors Club (YDC), and selected non-member CEOs by invitation.
What can I expect from the experience?
A curated afternoon of strategic insight and candid conversation among peers. Every Forum is designed to offer perspectives you can act on, not just ideas to reflect on.
What sets Forums apart from other CEO Clubs Greece events and initiatives?
Forums are the flagship thought leadership gatherings of CEO Clubs Greece. They are larger in scale than the club’s regular events and bring the wider community together around a single strategic theme, explored through expert keynotes and panel discussions.
How do I register, and can I bring colleagues?
Members of CEO Clubs Greece can secure their spot via our all-in-one member portal and have the option to be accompanied by executives from their management teams. Non-members wishing to participate can express their interest by contacting our team.
CEO CLUBS MEMBERS
Secure your seat at the Forum
Registration is available directly through your member portal.
NON-MEMBERS
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