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Fotini Bampanara

Fotini Bampanara

Fotini Bampanara

EU Lean Cluster Country Communications Lead, ΑΒΒ

Fotini Bampanara is a Corporate Affairs and Strategic Communications executive with over 20 years of international experience in corporate reputation management, stakeholder engagement, executive communications and crisis management.

As EU Lean Cluster Country Communications Lead at ABB, she is responsible for developing and executing the company’s communications strategy across ten countries in Central and Southeastern Europe and the Middle East. Working closely with senior leadership teams, she helps strengthen corporate reputation, advance business priorities and navigate complex issues in multicultural and rapidly evolving environments.

She brings extensive expertise in shaping communications strategies that support business transformation, innovation and sustainable growth, while creating long-term value for businesses and society.