Dear members of EADAD,
It is with great pleasure that we launch a new series of online activities of the Hellenic Human Resources and Organizational Behavior Association, which will continue in the coming months with themes around contemporary issues of Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior. Our first activity, on the topic Future of Work & Artificial Intelligence, will be held on Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Greek time.
The discussion will focus on a question that often concerns us: To what extent does AI really increase productivity and improve work, or does it create new demands, intensify work, and affect the well-being of employees?.
Participation is free and open exclusively to Academy members. The event will begin with a keynote speech by Prof. Argyro Avgoustaki and will be followed by a panel discussion with two experienced executives with international experience in the fields of technology, work transformation and management, connecting the research findings with the challenges that organizations face today in practice. The event will be moderated by Prof. Ioannis Nikolaou and Prof. Georgios Theriou.
THE SPEAKERS
Keynote speaker
Prof. Argyro Avgoustaki
Professor of Human Resource Management, ESCP Business School
Η Argyro Avgoustaki is Professor of Human Resources Management at ESCP Business School. Her research focuses on the role of high performance work practices in organizational performance, flexible working arrangements, and the determinants and consequences of employee work effort. She has published in leading academic journals, such as the Journal of Management, ILR Review, Industrial Relations: A Journal of Economy and Society, Human Resource Management, and Human Resource Management Journal. She has also collaborated with companies such as LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton and BNP Paribas. Building on her academic research, she is also an executive coach and HR consultant, supporting organizations and professionals in addressing contemporary workplace challenges.
Panel
Yannis Kostoulas
VP Market Positioning & Strategy, Dayforce
Ο Yannis Kostoulas is a work and technology transformation expert, with more than 25 years of global experience as an HR and IT executive, analyst, and technology company executive. He is currently focused on the next wave of transformation, where Artificial Intelligence, human skills, and organizational strategy combine to reshape the way work is done. In his current role as VP Market Positioning & Strategy at Dayforce (one of the leading and fastest-growing HR platforms), he focuses on optimizing its strategy in a rapidly changing market. He is also an investor and advisor to start-ups. Prior to Dayforce, he worked as a VP Analyst at Gartner for 8 years, advising hundreds of CHROs, CIOs, and other C-level leaders. He has written over 240 research notes on HR technology, Artificial Intelligence, and organizational transformation. Previously, at Vodafone, Coca Cola HBC and NGA, he led global transformations that impacted tens of thousands of employees. He also worked at technology companies such as Oracle and Unisystems, in systems implementation, presales and business development roles.
Panel
Mylaidis Stoumbou
Regional General Manager, Microsoft
Η Mylaidis Stoumbou is a dynamic executive in the field of digital technology and strategy, with extensive experience in building and transforming high-performance international teams. She leverages the opportunities of modern technologies, and in particular the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence, to drive innovation and achieve business results at scale. She began her professional career as a Systems Engineer and then evolved into a leading executive in the areas of Sales and Business Development. Today she holds the position of Regional General Manager and is a Board Member at Microsoft Europe South. At the same time, she is actively involved in the digital entrepreneurship ecosystem as a mentor, supporting initiatives such as the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, The People's Trust and Leadership for Positive Impact. As Chair of the Women in Business Committee at the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and a mentor in the Women Leadership Programme of the European Innovation Council, she actively promotes the empowerment of female leadership. She has been recognized as one of the most influential Women Channel Leaders by CRN in 2026, as well as an Inclusive Channel Leader with significant impact in 2023 and 2024. She is an international keynote speaker with topics focusing on leadership, the future of work, inclusion and Artificial Intelligence. She has been a two-time TEDx speaker, has published articles on platforms such as LinkedIn and HuffPost, and has delivered numerous lectures at leading universities internationally, including Oxford Saïd Business School.
COORDINATION
Prof. Ioannis Nikolaou
Athens University of Economics and Business, President of the Board of Directors of EADAD
Prof. George Theriou
Democritus University of Thrace, Member of the Board of Directors of EADAD
We recommend that you mark the date in your calendar already. The webinar participation link will be sent to you in a new message a few days before the event.
If you know colleagues who would be interested in participating, they can become members of EADAD through https://eadad.gr
We look forward to seeing you!
Best regards,
On behalf of the Hellenic Academy of Human Resources Management (EADAD)
