Alba Graduate Business School

Entrepreneurship is about more than business success, it is about creating value, inspiring people, and making a lasting contribution to society.

We were proud to honor Panos Germanos, founder of Olympia Group of Companies, with the 8th Business Unusual Award, recognizing his outstanding contribution to Greek entrepreneurship and his enduring impact on society.

Through his vision, leadership, and commitment to purposeful growth, Mr. Germanos exemplifies the values that the Business Unusual Award celebrates.

Read more about the event and the inspiring story behind this well-deserved recognition.

Panos Germanos Receives the 8th Alba Business Unusual Award | Alba Entrepreneur Olympia Group founder Panos Germanos was honored with the 8th Business Unusual Award by Alba Graduate Business School, The American College of Greece, in recognition of his longstanding contribution to Greek entrepreneurship and society. 

⚓ From thought-provoking discussions on today's maritime challenges to meaningful conversations with alumni, students, and industry leaders, was an inspiring week for us.

We were pleased to support the 5th Trading in U.S. Waters Seminar, organized by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmChamGR) and American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Athens, where Dr. Mariniki Psifia and Dr. Georgios Kokosalakis shared insights on the evolving maritime landscape.

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth and joined the conversations throughout the week.

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Alba Graduate Business School at Posidonia 2026: Strengthening Connections Across the Global Maritime Industry | Alba Alba Graduate Business School at Posidonia 2026: Strengthening Connections Across the Global Maritime Industry June 09, 2026

As part of our presence at , we are proud to support the 5th Trading in U.S. Waters Seminar: U.S. & Greek Approaches on Today’s Maritime Challenges, taking place on Thursday, June 4, at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens.

Organized by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmChamGR) and North American Marine Environment Protection Association - NAMEPA, in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Athens, the seminar brings together the global shipping community to discuss today’s most important maritime challenges and developments.

Alba Teaching Fellow Dr. Mariniki Psifia and CoESLE Director Dr. Georgios Kokosalakis will actively participate in the discussions, offering our students and alumni a unique opportunity to see faculty and researchers contributing to high-level industry dialogue.

Register here: https://www.eventora.com/en/Events/5th-trading-in-us-waters-seminar?warningMessage=Order%20is%20completed%21

Considering your next academic or career step?

Join us for an inspiring evening to explore our programs, meet our faculty, and hear real stories from alumni and students.

📍 Discover Your Next Step at Alba | Info Session & Meet Our Faculty

Connect with our Admissions & Career Services teams, alumni, current students, and faculty through panel discussions and one-to-one meetings designed to help you find your best-fit path.

📌Spots are limited: https://alba.acg.edu/about-alba/news-and-events/events/information-session-meet-the-faculty-explore-your-next-step

We were delighted to have our Shipping students welcomed at the
Norwegian Embassy in Athens by Ambassador Berg. 🇳🇴

The visit offered a valuable opportunity for engaging discussions on business opportunities and Norway’s maritime landscape, as our students prepare for their upcoming study trip to Oslo, tomorrow, to further explore one of the world’s most advanced shipping sectors.

A meaningful exchange that connects classroom learning with real-world industry perspectives, strengthening the international dimension of our Shipping programs.

Ambassador Berg welcomed 20 students in the field of shipping 🛳️ from ALBA Graduate Business School to the embassy today. We had engaging discussions on business opportunities and Norwegian perspectives as they prepare for their study trip to Oslo to explore our maritime sector. 🇬🇷🇳🇴