Grant Thornton in Macedonia held the Balkan Development Programme – Advanced Level
The Balkan Development Programme - Advanced Level, organized by Grant Thornton Macedonia, was held from 13th to 18th September, 2009 at the hotel Manastir in Berovo. A total of 21 participants from Greece, Kosovo, and Macedonia attended the training.
The programme provided a deeper understanding of the Grant Thornton organization with special emphasis on marketing communications, our global visions and values, member firm developments in the Balkan region, specialist advisory services and assurance.
The audience had the exclusive opportunity to hear the lectures given by Jon Geldart, Global Director-Marketing Communications, Günter Spielmann, Regional Development Director-EMEA and Sören Carlsson, Executive Director-Member Firm Relations, from Grant Thornton International. Within the programme, special focus was given to Voyager with two and a half day training presented by Marios Lasanianos, Partner and George Panagopoulos, Manager, both from Grant Thornton Greece. Furthermore, guest speakers, successful leaders and entrepreneurs from the local business environment, addressed the audience and discussed the recent business developments in the Balkan region.
The Balkan Development Programme-Advanced Level is the second in the series of regional trainings organized by the Grant Thornton Training Institute in Macedonia. The training was aimed at seniors, managers, senior managers as well as partners. The key benefit of this regional initiative is the opportunity for the Grant Thornton employees from different service areas and different parts of the Balkan region to exchange business ideas and experiences thus building a strong network of relationships aligned around a common shared mindset.
For further information please contact:
Christine Hobart
International communications manager
Grant Thornton International
T: +44 (0)207 391 9548
M: +44 (0) 79 0005 2240
E: christine.hobart@gtuk.com
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