CEO of the Year
Who are the top leaders of Greek listed companies?
The annual ranking of top leaders of Greek listed companies by Koubaras, based on the rigorous, objective, and well-documented methodology of the Harvard Business Review.​
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We highlight CEOs who make a difference by analyzing data!
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✔ Financial performance, based on growth, profitability, and value creation for shareholders.
✔ Sustainability and ESG criteria, reflecting commitment to long-term strategy and responsible corporate governance.
✔ Leadership skills and vision, contributing to strategic growth and adaptation to modern challenges.
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Who are the 10 standout leaders of 2024?​​​​
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To compile the list of the Greek best-performing CEOs, the methodology followed a structured, data-driven approach:
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1. Selection of CEOs
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Companies included were from the Athens General Index index (covering 42% of the stock market capitalisation).
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CEOs were identified as of February 28, 2025.
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Excluded: CEOs with less than two years in the role or those with criminal records.
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The final list included 125 CEOs from 125 companies.
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2. Financial Performance Evaluation​
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Daily financial data was collected from Refinitve Eikon.
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Three key financial metrics were calculated for each CEO’s tenure:
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​Adjusted total shareholder return (offsets stock market trends).
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​Industry-adjusted total shareholder return (adjusts for industry-wide performance).
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​Change in market capitalization (adjusted for dividends, share issues, and repurchases).
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Each CEO was ranked based on these metrics, and their average ranking determined the overall financial rank.
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3. ESG Performance Assessment​
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Refinitive Eikon, provided environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores on a 0–100 scale.
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The final list of the top 10 best-performing CEOs:
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