"It is my honour and privilege to be appointed by the GFCC to lead the global Universities Research Leadership Forum (URLF) and to Co-Chair the global alliance of innovation universities that are driving place-based innovation in their respective regions, serving as catalysts of socio-economic transformation and placemaking. By collaborating across different geographies, cultures, and economies, we will gain valuable insights and tools to enhance our respective outcomes and impact for the benefit of communities we serve."

ALEKS SUBIC
Vice-Chancellor
Aston University
UK
"GFCC continues to set the international benchmark for excellence in strategic cooperation between nations and organisations to escalate competitive abilities through enhanced technological and economic initiatives."

AHMAD TAJUDDIN ALI
Joint-Chairman (Industry)
Malaysian Industry Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT)
Malaysia
“The GFCC is a dynamic leadership network which encourages shared best practice, while respecting protection of proprietary interests; enabling comparisons; demonstrating resilience and positivity; highlighting improvements; and expanding productivity and prosperity. Adhering to its raison d’être, the GFCC shares proven ways to boost productivity, education, innovation, the efficient and effective use of contemporary technologies. It seeks to transform businesses, use PPPs, encourage talent, aspires to lift member countries’ the standards of living and create wealth and happiness for all humanity. My organization and I are delighted to support and honored to be affiliated with the GFCC.”

CHARLES KIEFEL AM
Chairman
Australian Advisory Board on Competitiveness
Australia
"The Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils is a powerful catalyst for innovation and economic progress. By bringing together top universities from around the world, this esteemed organization creates a dynamic platform for sharing best practices, exchanging ideas and driving growth. As a proud member, UC San Diego is committed to leveraging this collaborative spirit to accelerate discovery, foster entrepreneurship and propel our nation toward a brighter future.”

PRADEEP KHOSLA
Chancellor
University of California San Diego
USA
"The GFCC has enabled us to access networks of key stakeholders from industry and academia, and to consider valuable insights about best practices for accelerating transformation and growth and for promoting innovation and sustainability. This is fully in line with our philosophy of Omnipreneurship, that embodies key elements of entrepreneurship, competitiveness, risk-taking, imagination, ambition and creativity, always keeping in mind a vision for the greater good. This ethos underpins the culture at Al- Dabbagh Group, reinforcing our core values of integrity, passion, respect, forward-thinking, and teamwork."

GHADAH AL-DABBAGH
Head of the Omnipreneurship Lab
Al-Dabbagh Group
Saudi Arabia
“As Greece is continuing the effort to transform its economy, the support and leadership provided by the GFCC are extremely beneficial to create a more competitive and sustainable business environment. Following the experiences and the great value, we have found by participating in the Global Innovation Summits and the Frame the Future Conversation series, we are proud to announce that GIS 2022, the prime forum on Innovation that every year attracts the international interest of governments, markets, and investors, will take place in Greece allowing CompeteGr, the Government, and leading members of our business community to showcase the progress we have made and our plans for the future."

SIMOS ANASTASOPOULOS
President, American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce
Chairman & CEO, PETSIAVAS S.A.
Greece
"Our membership in the GFCC gives us access to a wide range of ideas, global experts, and expertise. The exchange of ideas and discussions allows us to be at the edge of the issues of sustainable and innovative development."

ANUAR BURANBAYEV
Partner
Center for Research and Consulting (CRC)
Kazahkstan
"In today's globalized economy, a nation's economic engine suffers without a strong focus on competitiveness. The Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils (GFCC) steps in as a vital platform and a valuable partner to address this very challenge. It fosters crucial networking opportunities and facilitates the sharing of global best practices in competitiveness strategies. This collaborative approach is invaluable for countries like Greece, which are actively seeking to enhance their economic standing.
Through its longstanding partnership with the Delphi Economic Forum, the GFCC connects Greece to a network of experts and peers worldwide. Through this network, Greece gains access to a wealth of knowledge and insights on how other countries have tackled competitiveness challenges. This includes best practices in areas like innovation, infrastructure development, human capital investment, and regulatory reform. By learning from successful strategies elsewhere, Greece can identify areas needing improvement and adapt solutions to its specific context.
Beyond knowledge sharing, the GFCC fosters crucial networking opportunities. Greece gains access to a community of competitiveness champions: government officials, business leaders, and academics from around the world. This facilitates collaboration and knowledge exchange on a more personal level. Greek stakeholders can engage in dialogue, forge partnerships, and identify opportunities for joint ventures, potentially attracting foreign investment and fostering innovation.
The impact of the GFCC goes beyond simple knowledge transfer. By participating actively in the organization's events and initiatives, Greece can showcase its own strides in competitiveness improvement. This fosters a positive perception of the Greek economy, attracting potential investors and collaborators. Furthermore, the GFCC can be a valuable platform for Greece to advocate for its unique strengths and opportunities, potentially leading to increased trade partnerships and foreign direct investment.
In conclusion, the GFCC offers Greece an invaluable platform to learn, collaborate, and showcase its progress on the path toward greater competitiveness. This can be a game-changer, propelling Greece's economic engine forward and fostering a more robust and sustainable future."

SYMEON TSOMOKOS
Founder & President
Delphi Economic Forum
Greece
“The National Competitiveness Commission of Zimbabwe is delighted to be a GFCC member, this relationship has unlocked a number of advantages appropriate to our mandate of enabling the creation of a competitive business environment in Zimbabwe. The networks and collaborations gained through GFCC networks of experts , such as the link to leading sugar cane institutions such APLA, CTC and Coplecana of Brazil gave NCC comprehensive guidance on how Government, Private Sector and Society need to work together to bring competitiveness to nations and create future economic resilience and sustainability for citizens”

PHILLIP PHIRI
Executive Director
National Competitiveness Commission
Zimbabwe