Arvanitopoulou Maria
Head of Business Services Department
More than 30 years of uninterrupted presence in the stock market verify Maria Arvanitopoulou’s credentials of a successful career and the integrity of her character. Economics, business administration, and marketing studies, combined with significant experience in sales, led her to high-level, demanding positions of responsibility early on in her career.
She has been the Chairperson and CEO of the investment services firm Eurocapital Partners since 2001. She navigated through the international financial crisis of 2008 and the Greek market crisis of 2015 with flexibility and impeccable credibility. Resilience under all conditions, based on deep knowledge of their field, is what Maria Arvanitopoulou and her partners offer.
Following closely geopolitical developments is a top priority for her, as she firmly believes that understanding international balances, not only on the economic level but in a comprehensive way, is key to achieving the best possible positioning in global and Greek markets. She recognizes the benefits of lifelong learning and for this reason she consistently pursues training both in economic subject at an international level and in fields related to energy and technology. She speaks fluently English and French.
Maria Arvanitopoulou gets elected to the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry board of directors for 14 years and for the years 2021 up to 2024 as a member of its Administrative Committee – Head of Business Consulting Unit. Well-respected among her peers, she was also vice-president of the Association of Investment Services Providers, to which she was elected from 2004 to 2013 and also served as treasurer. She strictly follows the principle that mutual trust is the only solid ground for any collaboration. Today, elected to the position of President of Services Department of ACCI, she prioritizes her contribution towards business world of Athens in a substantial way, which will lead to greater market resilience in moments of uncertainty, but also to an upgrade of the services offered leading to extension of profitability. She is also, a mentor at the ACCI Angels program, aiming to support the dynamics of local start-ups and empower young business minds and member of the Auditing Committee of the Association of Artificial Intelligence – AI Catalyst.
In her opinion, distinguishing between opportunity and unnecessary risk is among the most valuable skills. It is only then that every business choice, combined with hard work, can be a step closer to success, contributing to the Greek economy and society as well. Her interests include visual arts and theatre, for which she maintains a remarkable personal archive spanning many years. She is married and the mother of two children.
