The Your Directors Club (YDC) Kick-off Meeting 2026 brought together leading business executives, highlighting the priorities expected to shape the business landscape in the new year.
As part of an open dialogue on the current challenges of leadership, particular emphasis was placed on the human-centered use of Artificial Intelligence as a tool to support decision-making, productivity and value creation.
During the event, GEP CFO Lefteris Merkouriou presented findings from a recent international survey on the growing awareness and adoption of Artificial Intelligence within Finance Departments, highlighting the evolving dynamics in the field.
Against this backdrop, GEP’s Finance Department has set a goal for 2026 to train 70% of its executives in fundamental Artificial Intelligence skills, strengthening the team’s capabilities and leveraging technology as a driver of growth, innovation and more effective decision-making.
