The “Leap Forward” coalition, led by Giannis Bratakos, secured a commanding victory in the elections for the 51-member Administrative Council of ACCI. With 45 seats and 89% of the vote, Bratakos’s team emerged as the dominant force in the elections held from November 30 to December 2, 2024.
- Leap Forward (Giannis Bratakos): 45 out of 51 seats
- Commercial Section: 15
- Manufacturing Section: 15
- Export Section: 1
- Services Section: 14
- Votes received: 8,327
- “ACCI for its Members” (Nikos Sofianos): 6 seats
- Commercial Section: 2
- Manufacturing Section: 1
- Export Section: 2
- Services Section: 1
- Votes received: 1,045
A total of 9,553 entrepreneurs voted, with 181 invalid or blank ballots.
Giannis Bratakos’s Statement
The newly elected ACCI president expressed his gratitude:
“Thank you to all ACCI members who participated and honored me with their vote. This result is both a great honor and a responsibility. Starting today, we will work together for a more modern, effective ACCI that supports its members and stays at the forefront of developments.”
Bratakos highlighted his team’s commitment to making ACCI a true ally for businesses, emphasizing innovation, outward-looking strategies, and problem-solving for its members. “I pledge to give my best to make our vision of a strong ACCI a reality, worthy of its history and potential. Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” he concluded.
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