Alexandros Fourlas is Vice Chairman of Goldair Handling, one of the leading ground handling companies in Southeast Europe, operating in 36 airports across six countries, as well as CEO of Goldair Handling in India, Serbia and Switwerland. With over 27 years of executive experience across the EMEA region, Mr. Fourlas brings a rare combination of public and private sector leadership to the topic of workforce mobility, as well as to business and regulation in general. He is directly responsible for Goldair Handling’s international workforce mobilisation strategy, which includes overseeing the structured and lawful relocation of labor from abroad (India, Philippines etc.) to Greece. In this capacity, he has worked closely with Greek Ministries, Embassies, consular services, and international agencies to design sustainable labor flows that meet operational needs while aligning with ethical and regulatory frameworks. Mr. Fourlas has played a pivotal role in shaping how Greek companies respond to labor shortages, advocating for policies and partnerships that enable safe, efficient, and ethical workforce mobility. His insights are grounded in real-world execution — from navigating complex government processes to managing multi-country teams and operations. Having served in top positions in the Ministry of Economy (Secretary General for Industry), in EY’s corporate finance, Piraeus Securities etc., his work has consistently bridged investment, employment, and regulatory reform. He holds an MBA from Warwick Business School, has been awarded the CFA Charter, and has extensive experience in finance, mergers &acquisitions, and strategic planning. Mr. Fourlas joins this panel to share lessons from the field and contribute to a forward- looking dialogue on how Greece can meet its workforce challenges through structured international collaboration.