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Effectus Hosts the Public Affairs Council for an Executive Roundtable in Athens

Effectus welcomed the Public Affairs Council to Athens for an invitation-only executive roundtable, bringing together senior leaders from Greece’s business community to discuss the evolving role of public affairs in an increasingly complex global environment.

Hosted by Effectus, the discussion explored how organizations can successfully navigate the intersection of business, government, and society amid geopolitical uncertainty, shifting stakeholder expectations, and a rapidly changing policy landscape.

Representing the Public Affairs Council was President & CEO Nneka Chiazor, who shared insights informed by the Council’s decades of thought leadership, research, and experience advancing the public affairs profession globally. She emphasized the strategic role public affairs plays in helping organizations build trust, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and create long-term value.

The Public Affairs Council is the leading global association for public affairs professionals. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with a European office in Brussels, the Council serves professionals across more than 80 countries, advancing the profession through education, research, networking, and the exchange of leading practices.

“It was a privilege to join Effectus and engage with leaders from across Greece’s business community,” said Nneka Chiazor, President & CEO of the Public Affairs Council. “While every market has its own unique context, organizations around the world are navigating many of the same challenges. Public affairs has become an essential leadership function, helping organizations build trust, foster meaningful stakeholder relationships, and navigate the intersection of business, government, and society. Conversations like these strengthen our profession and create valuable opportunities to learn from one another.”

“We were honored to welcome the Public Affairs Council to Athens and to host such an engaging discussion with Greece’s business leaders,” said Ioannis Kofinis, Managing Partner of Effectus. “The exchange of global perspectives and local experience reinforced the growing importance of public affairs as a strategic function for organizations operating in today’s increasingly interconnected world.”

The executive roundtable reflects Effectus’ commitment to bringing global perspectives to the Greek market and fostering meaningful dialogue among business leaders, policymakers, and public affairs professionals. Through collaborations with leading international organizations such as the Public Affairs Council, Effectus continues to create opportunities for knowledge sharing, professional development, and stronger connections across markets.