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Foteini Bampanara

Foteini Bampanara

Country Head of Communications & Patient Advocacy, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Novartis

Foteini Bampanara is the Country Head of Communication & Patient Advocacy for Novartis Greece, Cyprus and Malta and is based in Athens.
Purpose-driven Communications leader and Advisor to CEOs with 25+ years of experience, including C-suite positions. Evolved from an Archaeologist to a communications consultant, then to a GM of leading PR companies, and currently to Chief Communications Officer, with country and cluster responsibilities. Reputation, transparency, social impact & and culture transformation expert, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional outcomes supporting performance and business growth. Enthusiastic about people and helping them grow to become the best version of themselves. Coach and Mentor of young communicators.. CSR Manager of The Year finalist 2023.  Member of the Thought Leaders Club (Manager of The Year).