The creation of new offices in Patras was carried out by EY Hellas, investing in the high level of human resources of the city and the wider region of Western Greece, and in the rich pool of talents and technological skills that they have to offer, thus remaining faithful to its commitment to support young Greek scientists and the reversal of the brain drain, through the creation of quality jobs with multiplier and long-term value for the local community. With this move, the company will, at the same time, enable the companies in the area to gain more direct access to all of its services.
EY, utilizing the know-how of its global network and the knowledge of the Greek market, has established itself in recent years as a leading force in consulting services, with a significant lever for the development of state-of-the-art technology services, allowing its clients to implement their digital transformation. to provide complete solutions to complex problems and to innovate. The development of these services has contributed to EY being the first choice employer for young professionals and scientists starting their careers.
The new possibilities provided by digital technology and the new model of remote work, as successfully implemented by EY during the pandemic, now create good prospects for young workers looking for jobs with high added value. With this in mind, the new offices of EY will enable young graduates, but also experienced professionals from Patras and Western Greece, to join a dynamic team, to constantly enrich and upgrade their knowledge and skills, and develop professionally within a global organization.
The new offices, which come to complete the facilities of EY Greece in Athens and Thessaloniki, will be the gateway of the regions of Peloponnese and Western Greece to the global network of the organization.
Commenting on this new strategic move, Mr. Panagiotis Papazoglou, CEO of EY Greece, said: “The pandemic highlighted the important role that digital technology can play in modern business. Obviously, Greek business needs new employees with significant digital capabilities to adapt to this new reality. At EY, we are looking for new professionals with modern training and high ambitions, to enhance the dynamic development of our company and our clientele.
“Patras and the wider region of Western Greece, with their excellent and recognized university faculties, young graduates with crucial technological skills and their exceptional human resources, are an obvious choice for us and that is why we are moving forward with the creation of new offices in the city. Through this move, EY comes closer to an area of Greece that currently has strong growth prospects. At the same time, however, it offers the opportunity to talented young graduates and professionals of the region to work in a truly global environment, remaining in their homeland and utilizing the technologies of future working environment that we have at our disposal.”
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