CVC Capital partner Alex Fotakidis called Greece’s economic prospects over the next three years as «excellent», in his address at the at the 6th Delphi Economic Forum, which is continuing in Athens.

He cited the healthcare services, tourism, technology and foodstuffs sectors as entailing the biggest interest for international investors.

Turning to the country’s ballooning external debt, which was exacerbated during the pandemic due to an economic slowdown and financial support measures allocated by the government deflect its repercussions, Fotakidis said the key is not the debt load, but its sustainability. He cited positive steps taken to make Greece more attractive to investors.

«We have at least 25 companies in Greece that should have international institutional investors in order to grow», he added.