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ElvalHalcor  together with Cenergy Holdings, were recognised as Champions in Hiring Greeks from Abroad during the annual BrainReGain Conference titled “RETURN. TALENT. IMPACT. – Connecting Greece with Global Hellenism”, held on Friday, 29 May 2026, at the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron Mousikis).

Cenergy Holdings and ElvalHalcor were awarded the Silver Award in recognition of their contribution and commitment to the repatriation of highly skilled Greek professionals who have pursued their careers abroad, offering them meaningful career opportunities and development prospects. Over the past year, the companies have actively contributed to the return of a significant number of Greek professionals, recognising the critical role of human capital in driving industrial innovation and progress, as well as in the prosperity and development of society.

The conference presented BrainReGain’s new 360° framework of initiatives aimed at strengthening the connection between global Greek talent and the future of Greece, bringing together representatives from government, business, academia and the Greek diaspora to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange and sustainable national impact.

The award was received on behalf of Cenergy Holdings by Panagiotis Marlagkoutsos, HR Director of Hellenic Cables, who also participated in the panel discussion titled “Brain Explore: The New Generation as a Driver of Growth”.

In his statement, Panagiotis Marlagkoutsos representing Cenergy Holdings said: “At Cenergy Holdings, we believe that people are the driving force behind innovation and sustainable growth. This distinction reflects our commitment to attracting talented Greek professionals from abroad and creating meaningful opportunities for them to contribute to the country’s industrial future.”

While the award on behalf of ElvalHalcor was received by Aggeliki Aggelou, Marketing & Communication Senior Manager, who stated: “At ElvalHalcor, progress starts with people. Initiatives like BrainReGain give us the opportunity to reconnect with talented Greeks who have built valuable experience abroad. Welcoming them back is not just about filling roles in Greece—it is about shaping a more competitive and resilient future where skills, ideas, and aspirations can truly thrive.”

Speaking at a panel discussion titled ”Stories of Repatriates (Mentors – Mentees) ”  George Pavlou, Quality Assurance Director of Copper Segment at ElvalHalcor and a mentor of the programme, noted:  “Through my involvement in mentoring, I realised that Greeks living abroad are seeking not only professional opportunities, but also trusted guidance from people who can help them rediscover Greece, identify the right channels for career opportunities, and develop a deeper understanding of the country’s job market.”

ElvalHalcor and Cenergy Holdings are strongly committed to supporting their people at every stage of their professional journey, fostering a workplace that promotes development, equal opportunities and continuous growth.

About Cenergy Holdings 

Cenergy Holdings is a Belgian holding company listed on both Euronext Brussels and Athens Stock Exchange, investing in leading industrial companies, focusing on the growing global demand of energy transfer, renewables and data transmission. The Cenergy Holdings portfolio consists of Corinth Pipeworks and Hellenic Cables, companies positioned at the forefront of their respective high growth sectors. Hellenic Cables is one of the largest cable producers in Europe, manufacturing power and telecom cables as well as submarine cables. Corinth Pipeworks is a world leader in steel pipe manufacturing for the energy sector and major producer of steel hollow sections for the construction sector. For more information, please visit our website at www.cenergyholdings.com. 

About ElvalHalcor

ElvalHalcor is a leading global industrial producer of aluminium and copper products. The Company has over 85 years of experience and know-how, a strong production base across 15 state-of-the-art production plants and a market presence in over 90 countries. ElvalHalcor offers sustainable solutions and products in dynamically developing markets such as packaging, transportation, building and construction, heating, cooling and air conditioning, defence, data centres and RES. ElvalHalcor's growth focuses on investing in technology and sustainable development, thereby creating shared value for its stakeholders. www.elvalhalcor.com.

About BrainReGain

BrainReGain is a non-profit initiative aimed at creating communication channels between Greek scientists and professionals abroad and the Greek business community. It is the result of the merger between the Brain Regain and Brain Gain initiatives and is supported by the non-profit organization Hellenism in Action. The organization was founded in 2010 with the vision of cultivating and strengthening the relationship between Greece and the Greek diaspora. For more information, please visit the official website: www.brainregain.gr.