Ms. Labrina Barmpetaki, CEO of AbbVie, at the Executive Leadership Talks of the Executive MBA, AUEB
On Friday, December 13, Ms. Labrina Barmpetaki, Chair & CEO of AbbVie Greece, Cyprus & Malta, shared with the students of the Executive MBA, AUEB, her experiences and key principles guiding her journey toward top leadership. With extensive experience in the pharmaceutical sector and a proven record of success, Ms. Barmpetaki exemplifies strategic thinking and dynamic leadership.
Professor Vassilis Papadakis, Professor of Strategic Management and Director of the Executive MBA at AUEB, welcomed the guest speaker, expressing pride in her academic and professional trajectory:
"It is truly inspiring to see the development of a young woman I first met as a student in the AUEB program ‘Business Management and Entrepreneurship for Pharmacists’ in collaboration with Apivita. Her progress in such a competitive and demanding sector stands as an excellent example of professional growth and recognition."
Titled “Purposeful Leadership: 7 Lessons from my First Year as a General Manager,” Ms. Barmpetaki’s talk focused on the importance of vision, simplicity, dedication, teamwork, social responsibility, and the value of the “why” behind every action. She emphasized the significance of clear goals and cultivating a culture of trust and integrity as fundamental factors for success. Additionally, she shared career examples that highlighted the importance of strategic thinking and continuous personal development.
The event was also attended by Mr. Thomas Kougkoulos, HR Director of AbbVie Greece.
We warmly thank Ms. Barmpetaki and Mr. Kougkoulos for supporting the Executive Leadership Talks initiative of the Executive MBA — a program designed to provide students direct access to senior executives from leading Greek and international companies.
