On Friday, November 15th the MBA International organized a Seminar on the topic “Building and Transforming Businesses: Leadership and Career Lessons”, open exclusively to i-MBA students.
The seminar was conducted by Mr. Marco Veremis. Marco started his career in 1996, as a marketing strategist with Omnicom, WPP and IPG, where he developed global communication strategies for brands such as Nestlé, Smithkline Beecham, Johnson & Johnson and Sony Electronics. In 2002, he returned to Greece and co-founded Upstream. Since then, Upstream has evolved into a leading global technology company within the field of mobile commerce, conducting business in over 45 markets. Marco served as Upstream’s CEO until June 2017, and today is its Chairman of the Board, whilst also a partner at Big Pi Venture Capital. Marco is an active angel investor and member of the board in many technology companies. He has been awarded with the EY Greek “Entrepreneur of the Year” award, in 2013.
Following the seminar, the i-MBA 5 Classes Networking Event was held for the second consecutive year. This event provided a unique platform for students and alumni to connect, explore diverse functions and industries, exchange experiences, and discuss potential career opportunities.
The networking session featured a speed-dating format, organized by functional areas and industries, allowing current students and alumni to engage with one another. It provided an opportunity to learn about different career paths, share personal experiences, and gain insight into various professional opportunities.
The event was proudly supported by Schneider Electric and was opened by Georgia Malamateniou, Schneider Country HR Director, Greece & Cyprus.
