Athanasios Fourtounas

Assistant Professor City College, University of York

Mr. Fourtounas Athanasios is a Risk & Project Management expert as well as a Lessons Learned and Gender expert. For 30 years he was a millitary officer of the Hellenic Army (COL. ret.) and he also served for 7 years in multiple NATO positions in Greece and abroad (Kosovo, USA & Italy). From 2017 he is an Assistant Professor in the City College, University of York European campus as well as visiting professor for 3 NATO Centers of Excellence in Europe. He conducts Project Management, risk Management and Stakeholders Management Workshops around the world and he has more then 3.500 hours of experience. He speaks Greek, English and Spanish and he is married with 2 sons and a daughter.

DAY 1 Monday, September 29th, 2025

12:30 PM MASTERCLASS: Navigating Logistics Success: Stakeholder Centric Strategies for Supply Chain Excellence Bridge the gap between theory and practice with different tools & mindset approaches

This workshop will explore how aligning logistics strategies with stakeholder goals can pave the way for organizational excellence. Against the backdrop of evolving market dynamics and increasing customer demands, logistics professionals are tasked with orchestrating complex operations while meeting stakeholder expectations. Success hinges on our ability to engage stakeholders effectively, align logistics strategies with their goals, and drive sustainable value across the supply chain. With their extensive experience in logistics, supply chain and project management optimization, Athanasios Fourtounas and Dimitrios Zaires bring different mindsets, tools & techniques to the table. This workshop combines a comprehensive approach to stakeholder management, drawing on concepts from both the corporate and startup environments. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, participants will explore practical strategies for aligning logistics strategies with stakeholder goals.

· Emphasize the importance of understanding the stakeholder management framework, including the network, suppliers, customers, and market dynamics

· Compare and contrast the fixed tools & techniques (typical of corporate environments) from the industry with the growth mindset tools & techniques (characteristic of startups)

· Implement Action Plans from theory to practice by utilizing in-practice tools & techniques

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Athanasios.

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