SEPE rejects claims in Uni Systems lawsuit, confirms election validity

According to its announcement, the elections of SEPE were held on June 25, 2025, during the Annual General Meeting, in full compliance with the association’s statutes and prescribed procedures. The electoral process was conducted by an election committee chaired by a judicial representative, and the results were certified as “legally and definitively valid.”

The association emphasizes that the election of Chairperson Giota Paparidou followed a valid procedure, consistent with long-standing practice. The slate that received the members’ trust secured 8 of the 9 seats on the Board of Directors, reflecting—according to SEPE—the clear will of the majority of member companies.

Ms. Paparidou has been actively involved in the association’s leadership for many years, serving as a Board member since 2003 and as Chairperson since 2019.

Regarding the legal challenge, SEPE stated that the issues raised by Uni Systems have already been addressed institutionally and were rejected by the General Assembly on June 25, 2025. The association stressed that pursuing legal action does not affect the legitimacy of the decisions nor create any gap in governance or representation.

The association described the lawsuit as “legally and substantively unfounded” and confirmed that it will contest it in court with full documentation. Several member companies have already intervened in support of SEPE in the ongoing case, affirming the validity of the new Board and its Chairperson.

In closing, SEPE reaffirmed its commitment to its institutional role, the unity of the sector, and the promotion of its member companies’ interests, avoiding disputes that—according to the association—do not serve the needs of the market or the development of Greece’s digital technology industry.