Our B-Cube initiative is offering a free talk by George Pontikas, President and CEO of the agtech company Syngenta Hellas Single Member S.A.C.I. and a Hellenic American University alumnus, on “The agribusiness industry’s contribution to feeding the world while responding to environmental challenges”.
The event will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 19:00, at Hellenic American College (Conference room, 6th floor), 22 Massalias Street, Athens.
About the talk:
Mr. Pontikas notes that in the next 30 years, agriculture will have to feed 2 billion more people, and at time when Europe has a vision to reduce the use of crop protection products and fertilizers and increase the production of organic crops. In his talk, he will discuss what R&D companies such as Syngenta must do to respond to the challenge of producing more from less, while protecting our environment, reducing their CO2 footprint and reaching their sustainability targets. Among the questions he will explore are whether Europe’s vision and strategies risk food security in exchange for a better future for European citizens, and if Greece is sufficiently well-organized and equipped to develop and execute a strategy to meet these targets and respond to future challenges.
About the B-Cube events:
B-Cube events are coordinated by market experts and faculty members with diverse backgrounds. They’re geared to young innovators and aspiring business individuals who wish to broaden and strengthen their skills and professional profile to succeed in a demanding, competitive work environment.
B-Cube is an initiative developed by Hellenic American University that offers knowledge, networking, and mentoring resources for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Who could attend:
- Professionals working in the agribusiness industry
- Students studying business, agriculture or related fields
- Business executives and team leaders in the fields of marketing, sales and business in general
Language of instruction: English
Register through the official event’s form.
Admission is free of charge.
Speaker’s Short Bio:
George Pontikas is President and CEO at Syngenta Hellas Single Member SACI. He began his career in 1990 at Ciba Geigy Hellas, as Seed Development Manager. In 1997 he became Director of the Seed Division and in 2011 Head of Sales of the company's consolidated business and Managing Director since 2015. In January 2020 along with the position of Head of Sales for Crop Protection Products he assumed duties as President and Managing Director at Syngenta Hellas Single Member SACI as well as Business Area Manager for Greece, Israel/Palestine, Cyprus, Albania and Kosovo. He is President of the Hellenic Crop Protection Association and earlier served as President of the Greek Seed Trade Association from 2010 to 2016 and was member of the Board of the International Seed Federation from 2010 to 2013. George Pontikas is an agronomist with a master’s degree in rural economy, marketing & sociology, and a Master in Business Administration.
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