ElvalHalcor received an honorary distinction at the BrainReGain: Powering Greece Forward event, held on May 6th, 2025, at the Athens Concert Hall, for its active contribution to the repatriation of talented Greek professionals from abroad. The event, part of the broader BrainReGain initiative, celebrates organizations that foster the return of skilled Greek scientists and professionals who have pursued careers internationally—an effort critical to reversing the country’s brain drain.
This recognition highlights the ongoing commitment of Viohalco companies—ElvalHalcor and Cenergy Holdings—to supporting the return of high-caliber professionals and scientists to the Greek workforce. Through coordinated and targeted actions, the companies have created career opportunities that encourage Greeks living abroad to reintegrate into the domestic industry and bring their expertise home.
ElvalHalcor, alongside Cenergy Holdings, actively participated in the ReBrain Greece initiative, offering competitive positions designed to attract highly qualified Greek scientists and engineers. These efforts have already yielded measurable results, with repatriated professionals joining the companies’ workforce and contributing to their innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth objectives.
The award was presented to Bill Karnazes, Chief Services Officer & General Manager of Corporate Services for Viohalco companies, in recognition of the group’s long-standing dedication to human capital development. In his remarks, Karnazes emphasized the strategic importance of creating a thriving professional environment in Greece:
“This award is an honor for all of us both at Cenergy Holdings and ElvalHalcor, reflecting our belief that our people are the driving force behind our progress and success. We are proud to foster an environment where Greek professionals working abroad can return, grow, and thrive in Greece—contributing not only to our company but to our country’s development as a whole.”
Driven by a strong sense of responsibility toward Greece’s human capital, ElvalHalcor continues to invest in initiatives that support the new generation of engineers and scientists. By providing meaningful career prospects within Greece, the company plays an active role in curbing the outflow of talent and strengthening the competitiveness of the Greek industrial sector.