Lara Barazi-Geroulanou has led Kefalonia Fisheries as its CEO since 1998. Prior to that she worked in investment banking and trading in the US. She is a graduate of Harvard University with a Master’s Degree in International Trade and Finance and of Columbia University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. She serves on the boards of many industry associations both in Greece and in the EU including the Federation of Greek Maricultures and the Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization. She is President of the Federation of European Aquaculture Producers, a Member of the Board of the Benaki Museum and the Advisory Boards of the Blue Revolution Fund. She is a frequent speaker on issues of sustainable aquaculture development. She speaks Arabic, English, French and Greek.
Monday 23
11.30 - 12.40
Deal activity in SMEs/Family-owned businesses and their pivotal role in Greece’s M&A market
Megaron Athens International Conference Center
SMEs represent the backbone of Greece's economy, comprising the majority of businesses across diverse industries, including retail, manufacturing, hospitality, and services Succession planning and M&A activity in family businesses. How are family businesses responding to M&A opportunities and challenges – Ensuring continuity and preserving legacy. Strategic partnerships vs clean exits.