With the well-being, health, and safety of our employees always at the forefront of its approach, Qualco Group was honored in the prestigious Health & Safety Awards 2022, organised by Boussias media group.

In particular, Qualco Group excelled in the category of “Healthy & Wellbeing Space” for designing and delivering its brand new working facilities to its workforce while being honored in the category of “Preventing the Spread of Covid-19” for the implementation of its holistic plan of coping with the pandemic. Both awards came as a testament to Qualco Group’s mission to ensure both the physical and mental health of its people through an array of regular actions and initiatives, where people have the first call.

At Qualco Group, optimal and safe working conditions that promote people’s wellbeing constitute the key success factors for both people and the organisation itself. We firmly believe that people can unleash their creativity and be the best version of themselves within a safe and healthy workplace, where everything seems possible.

Looking to a new sustainable era, free of all kinds of discrimination and stereotypes, where gender equality will be appreciated as a self-evident human right, Qualco Group proudly introduces its first podcast episode as part of its synergy with Women On Top.

The episode “All strong, all equal” of Women on Topic and powered by Qualco Group, inaugurates this rather creative joint venture, coming to redefine women’s psychosocial empowerment and clarify its vitality toward an equitable and more equal world.

“All strong, all equal” episode is available on Spotify, Google & Apple Podcasts and Black Lemon platforms, featuring a clinical therapist, an educator and a teenage girl, exchanging views and experiences regarding the actual meaning of psycho-social empowerment for teenagers and how it’s being associated with a fairer and more equal world.

An array of crucial questions is being put in place, such as “Do boys need empowerment”? (spoiler: of course, they do), “and if so, what can I do, if their families guide them otherwise?”. When it comes to girls, “What does equality mean for them?”, “What do they need to feel stronger?” “How can we all jointly support these girls alongside the educational community itself, in view of building a world of strong and equal individuals?”

Let’s pave the way toward a society of equality. It’s a rather challenging, but joint effort.

Tune in to listen to the ”All strong, all equal” podcast, available on Spotify, Google & Apple Podcasts platforms.

The ability of listening may seem like a simple and natural skill. However, many of us cannot understand that the lack of it often proves to be the main factor causing conflicts within our relationships, both personal and professional ones.

Realising that listening is the cornerstone of every fruitful communication and collaboration, Qualco Group proudly presents the ‘Art of Listening‘, the first episode of its Well Played podcast series, highlighting how a simple skill comes of age as an actual form of art.

The episode features Nancy Mallerou, internationally acknowledged Life Coach and Founder of Life Clinic Group – Personal & Business Evolution, who advises us on how to become more “active listeners” and add confidence and empathy across our communications, in view of improving our collaborations.

Tune in to listen to the ‘Art of Listening‘ podcast, available on Spotify, Google & Apple Podcasts platforms.

Envisioning a bias-free era of solidarity, inclusion, and women’s empowerment, Qualco Group joins forces with Women on Top, an organisation that consistently supports gender equality across both the business world and education.

This joint venture aims to create a society, where women’s equal promotion in leadership, and retention, but also the establishment of equal opportunities for personal and professional growth in the workplace will have the first call. A creative synergy is just around the corner, coming to highlight gender equality both as a self-evident human right and a vital groundwork for a sustainable society.

In particular, an insightful podcast series, as part of the Women On Topic and powered by Qualco Group, comes to captivate an audience, being dumbfounded in front of a society lagging in gender equality and women’s respect matters. The episodes aim to raise awareness about gender equality maladies in the workplace alongside girls’ and women’s psychosocial empowerment, but also lead the way towards a society of equality. In parallel, women’s employment in the field of Ιnformation and Communication Technology (ICT) lies at the core of this series, a sensitive issue in today’s STEM society. Podcasts will be available on Spotify, Google & Apple Podcasts and Black Lemon platforms.

The first episode under the theme “All strong, all equal” raises the curtain, aiming to redefine psychosocial empowerment and clarify its vitality toward an equitable and more equal world. Five more episodes will complete the puzzle of women’s empowerment each month, coming to inform the audience on a crucial matter that agonises the Greek society.

Gazing to a society of equal access to education, healthcare, decent work, but also in the traditionally male-dominated field of ICT, technology and analytics, Qualco Group stays by all women’s side, contributing to the global effort of breaking all kinds of biases in the workplace.

The last few years have lured us into an era marked by a series of multiple crises that changed our reality, highlighting the vitality of establishing a society infused with solidarity and reciprocal support.

Aiming to inspire its people to give back to the community, Qualco Group regularly conducts an array of initiatives, with blood donations lying among those of the greatest importance.

With the National Health System needing reinforcement and in order to boost our blood banks, we are immensely proud that a blood donation event was successfully held on Thursday, May 19, at the Group’s headquarters and in collaboration with G. Gennimatas Hospital. Our employees rallied to participate in this special initiative, contributing to giving hope to the community.

At Qualco Group, we remain loyal to establishing an environment, where our people feel safe across all aspects of their everyday lives, as part of our commitment to make an impact that matters to society.

Acknowledging that health is our greatest wealth and gazing to a new era of solidarity, here at Qualco Group, we celebrated the World Day for Health and Safety at Work nominated on April 28, with a life-saving initiative; In collaboration with the nonprofit organisation “Orama Elpidas”, we organised a Bone Marrow Donation day, learning everything about becoming a volunteer donor.

First of all, we came to explore the facts; Thousands of patients with life-threatening health conditions, such as leukemia, lymphoma, or other hematological diseases, can only be cured by transplantation, while 70% of patients cannot find a compatible donor in their family environment.

To this end, a rather informative webinar was held on this special day, with Ms. Ioanna Varela, a specialised Biologist of the Association, emphasising the value of becoming a volunteer bone marrow donor. More than 150 of Qualco Group’s employees had the chance to participate, learning how we can all become volunteer donors alongside the qualifications for donation.

Following the webinar, the Group’s nurse was at the forefront of this initiative, answering all queries regarding the donation process on-site, as well as taking saliva samples of our people who decided to become donors.

Creating a better world of reciprocal support lies at the heart of Qualco Group’s mission; besides all we need is a heart full of love for our fellow man.

The last few years have lured us into a new era marked by a series of distinct and multiple crises. Our new reality is defined by climate change, digital and social exclusion, natural and environmental disasters, and rising inequalities within societies. In a rapidly changing world, initiatives aimed at technological innovation as well as social and environmental resilience lay the groundwork for a new era of solidarity, dynamism, and progress.

At this critical juncture for our country and the world as a whole, Qualco Group establishes the Qualco Foundation to drive changes that lead to more resilient economies and societies, providing new opportunities for everyone. Qualco Foundation supports initiatives that harness creative ideas and cultivate a shared benefit for the good of all, under the pillars of Innovation & Technology, Education & Social Welfare, Environmental Sustainability & Growth, Culture & Sports, and Solidarity & Emergency Support, to promote human development and influence positive change within society.

Qualco Foundation aims to emphasise the dynamics of change that will contribute to the establishment of positive social values by organising a variety of academic, social, cultural, environmental, and entrepreneurial programs and initiatives. In parallel, it seeks mutually beneficial interaction and collaboration with educational and academic institutions, as well as NGOs and charities, in the fields of science, entrepreneurship, art, culture, and athleticism; Multiple institutions with one goal in common; The reinforcement of new and innovative forms of creativity and action that demonstrate how resourcefulness, combined with continuous effort both individually and collectively, can decisively contribute toward eco-friendly development. More specifically, Qualco Foundation has already launched various initiatives, ranging from its allyships with the Democritus NCSR, the Benaki and Cycladic Art Museums, to the Cerebral Palsy Greece/Open Door, the Senologic Hellenic Society, and the Panhellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois” lying among its contribution efforts.

“Gazing upon a future, where everyone will have boundless access to education, culture, and healthcare constitutes one of the foundation’s fundamental values. A future where people will be free to dream and turn these dreams into reality, regardless of their financial state or social background”, stated Mr. Orestis Tsakalotos, Executive Chairman of Qualco Group and President of the Qualco Foundation. “Encouraging technological innovation and entrepreneurship is inextricably linked to our corporate DNA. Most importantly though, strengthening solidarity and improving the well-being and quality of life of individuals within inclusive communities, lies at the heart of the foundation’s vision.”

The 23rd Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece, supported by Qualco Group, was successfully held on April 11, offering a platform that updates US investors on developments in Greece, promoting business and investment opportunities while positioning Greece as an attractive investment destination.

Among other esteemed speakers, John Gikopoulos, Chief Innovation Officer at Qualco Group, shared views about a fascinating discussion with the title “Why Greece – The domestic institutional investor viewpoint.”

“During the past few years, digital acceleration is part of an overall shift in the Greek technology sector.”, Mr. Gikopoulos stated, opening his thesis. “In my point of view, this sector constitutes a major opportunity for domestic and international investors for three reasons; firstly, Covid-19 has acted as the ultimate catalyst, accelerating companies’ willingness to adopt technology. At the same time, the economic crisis had transformed the typical way of working in the country. Combining these factors led to a remarkable result at a global scale.”, he continued.

The episode features Nancy Mallerou, internationally acknowledged Life Coach and Founder of Life Clinic Group – Personal & Business Evolution, who advises us on how to become more “active listeners” and add confidence and empathy across our communications, in view of improving our collaborations.

“Secondly, an entire digital ecosystem has been formed across education, research, the public sector, and corporate entities in the country, which has led to the accumulation of talent, one of our most important differentiators.” Mr. Gikopoulos declared.

Last but not least, Mr. Gikopoulos emphasised the vital role of the country’s location. “Greece is located at a global junction, allowing us to serve both Asia and the Americas. To this end, providing local and global talent with the opportunity to work, for instance, on an island or close to Greek nature, is truly remarkable.”, he stated.

Tune in to watch this insightful discussion comprising experts from the risk-taking, risk managing, and deal-making business:

The Annual Meeting of Delphi Economic Forum VII: New Realities, held from April 6 to April 9 and sponsored by Qualco Group, is officially a wrap, leaving a captivated audience behind while having answered the most vexing questions. Among the numerous intriguing sessions, the panel discussion “On the Future of NPL’s Portfolios and REOs Deals” that took place on April 9 managed to expand our perspectives on this crucial matter.

Yiannis Agouridis, Journalist at AVGI, led the discussion with George Mantzavinatos, CEO of QRES Real Estate Asset Management, Yiannis Ganos, General Manager of Estate Management & Investments at Alpha Bank, George Elekidis, Director in the Non-Performing Loans and Real Estate at Bain Capital, and George Kormas, Executive General Manager & Head Real Estate at Piraeus Bank, exchanging their views and experience.

“There is high liquidity across all markets, waiting to be placed. Based on the financial market map, as formed until today, we are awaiting a substantial increase in the assets supply in Greece. This supply needs at least one year to mature, coinciding with the country’s investment upgrade, leading to the penetration of large institutional investors in our market.”, as Mr. Mantzavinatos initially stated, opening his thesis.

The episode features Nancy Mallerou, internationally acknowledged Life Coach and Founder of Life Clinic Group – Personal & Business Evolution, who advises us on how to become more “active listeners” and add confidence and empathy across our communications, in view of improving our collaborations.

When it comes to the war in Ukraine and the ways it affects the sector, Mr. Mantzavinatos commented that “A war in progress undeniably lays the foundations of a standby status for all investors. However, the investment interest remains as is. Thus, once we have a ceasefire, transactions will be restored in the Greek market.”

Regarding inflation, Mr. Mantzavinatos declared that “The only safe place in this respect is real estate assets. To this end, we are expecting an investment interest at both the top and retail levels.”

Tune in to watch the full panel discussion on the Future of NPL’s Portfolios and REOs Deals: