New SEV head heralds production shift

The Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) is shifting its focus to industry in a bid to serve as a reference point for a new and necessary production model, said the influential association's new president, Dimitris Papalexopoulos.

In his first speech at the helm of SEV on Monday, Papalexopoulos said that the association's primary goal going forward is to increase the contribution of industry to Greek gross domestic product from 10% to 15% within the next 10 years.

Addressing the online general meeting, SEV's new chief said that the coronavirus crisis "should not shift our attention away from our strategic targets, nor be an alibi for avoiding the necessary reforms." 

Papalexopoulos added that beyond providing support for the more vulnerable members of society, economic relief measures must also prioritize jobs and industry so as to safeguard the country's...

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