Public policy meets Private capital

Moderator
Yannis Bitzis — Partner, EY-Parthenon

Marianna Nathanael — Head of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Office in Greece
Konstantinos Gloumis Atsalakis — Secretary General for Housing Policy
Elli Kakoulou — Assistant General Manager & Head of Real Estate, National Bank of Greece
Nikos Dimtsas — Deputy CEO, DIMAND
Giota Andreou — Director, Investments & Portfolio Advisory, ARES Management C
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Greece is attempting to build a viable affordable housing model amid bureaucratic hurdles, high land costs, and a substantial funding gap that neither the public sector nor the private market can bridge on their own. The housing crisis in Greece has moved beyond the realm of social policy. It is increasingly becoming an investment and political stress test, where government authorities, banks, developers, and European institutions are seeking common ground before the problem escalates further. The discussion examines how public policy and private capital can be aligned to deliver scalable housing solutions, mobilize investment, and create a sustainable framework for long-term affordability