Extroversion and collaborations are the two axes on which the country’s new production model can be transformed and progress. By the same token, inclusion, equal opportunities and equal pay between men and women in all businesses should be placed high on the agenda of public dialogue, alongside the advocacy of a holistic model of quality of life for citizens.

The above was emphasized, among others, by the president and CEO of the Tsetis Group of Pharmaceutical Enterprises, Iulia TsetisMSc pharmacist, Emeritus Dr. Faculty of Pharmacy and all. of Patras, speaking at the 3rd Economic Conference of Shipping.

Mrs. Tseti participated in the first panel on the topic: “Changing the production model for sustainable development in the future”.

Speaking about the challenges of modern business, the president of OFET said, among other things:

“Today, more than ever, we face rising costs, economic policy obstacles – such as excessive taxation and the continued distortion of clawbacks for the pharmaceutical industry – and shortages of human resources, both skilled and unskilled.

We must recognize that geopolitical developments and the climate crisis force us to change course.

Energy costs are a big challenge, but with the right investments in renewables and more efficient technologies, we can reduce the impact and ensure our competitiveness.

The Greek economy has the potential to innovate and evolve, as long as we give space to young creativity and entrepreneurship, to know-how and to the synergies of industry with the Academic community.

“The time has come to lead Greece from the transactional model to a new productive model, with an emphasis on innovation, extroversion and alliances,” emphasized Mrs. Tseti, adding that “a strong connection of small and medium enterprises with the center is also required. , in order to transform them into large industrial enterprises”.

She herself applauded the government’s announcement to create a government committee that will be targeted at industry.

Referring to issues of equality and inclusion, Mrs. Tseti underlined:

“Equality and inclusion have not become a reality in our country, both in terms of opportunities and salaries. We have an aging population and serious problems in everyday life. However, we have potential for development as a country as long as we listen to our young people and empower them, so that they can develop into the productive workers and skilled executives we so need to build the industry of Tomorrow.

A high-tech and knowledge-intensive industry that will be a springboard for the entire economy and a point of national elevation and pride.”