Tassos Rozolis
President Hellenic Manufacturers of Defense Materials Association ( SEKPY ) & Managing Director , AKMON SA
Tassos Rozolis was born in Athens in 1964 . He is married , with three children .
Education : Economic University of Athens , Economic Analysis , 1982-1986 Hellenic Army , 1986-1988 Implementation of Offset Contracts ( Monitoring Offset Benefits and Programs , Management of Defence Programs )
Work Experience : Marketing Dept . of OLS Ltd . : 1988-2000 Managing Director of AKMON S . A . since 2000 Treasurer of SEKPY ( Hellenic Manufacturers of Defense Materials Association ) 2010-2012 President of SEKPY since 2012 Tassos Rozolis has a 25 years experience in the Greek Defense Environment including Defense Procurements , Offsets , Consulting , and Defense Manufacturing . Due to his involvement with SEKPY ( Hellenic Manufacturers of Defense Materials Association ), he has vast knowledge of the Greek Defense industry : MoD Legislation including OB rules and procurements Law , Greek manufacturers , their capabilities , opportunities and problems .
Language : Fluent in English and French
" Investment in Defence Industry is Investment in Security - Sovereignty and Economic Growth "
Cyprus Defence & Homeland Security Conference is taking place at a very critical period of significant events and developments in both the geopolitical and armaments sectors , following a decade of economic crisis that culminated in the health crisis . During this decade and after the 1st Cyprus Defence & Homeland Security Conference in 2011 , Europe has changed . We have a new impetus at political and strategic level to the European Security & Defence Union . Over the last six years , Defence has become a top priority on the European Union ’ s political agenda . Defence Industry constantly drives technological innovation for the benefit of sovereignty and prosperity of Europe and its citizens . The current European initiatives can accelerate the cooperation in European Union . The European Defence Fund ( EDF ) in particular can help develop Europe ’ s defence capabilities and its industrial and technological base . In combination with CARD , PESCO and CDP , the EDF can make a substantial contribution to strengthening Europe ’ s strategic autonomy setting incentives to organize supply chains EUwide across national borders and the establishment of a genuine European defence market . For European industry to stay ahead in a fast-changing and global innovation race is essential to be supported by national governments and European Commission . SEKPY , believes that Defence Industry plays a significant role contributing to Europe ’ s economic prosperity . We support EDF , because now is the crucial time to deliver a better Europe .