Session: Outsourcing Industry – The High-tech and Manufacturing Competitive Hub

Vasilis Rokos – Candidate for Regional Governor of Central Macedonia, Elected Councillor of Central Macedonia.

Personal Information
Name: Vasilis Rokos
Date of Birth: 1989
Place of Birth:Lagkada, Thessaloniki, Greece

Education
2006: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
2010: Master’s Degree in International Management, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK
2023: Accepted into the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) program in Management in Negotiation and Influence

Professional Experience
2011-Present:Co-Founder of a Start-Up Company
Developed strong export activities and established a sales network in over 55 countries worldwide.
Recognized in 2019 as one of the 40 most promising companies in the construction sector by the European Union.

2019-Present: Vice President, Hellenic-Indian Chamber of Commerce
Plays a key role in enhancing trade relations between Greece and India.

Achievements
Successfully led a start-up to become a prominent exporter in its industry.
Received recognition from the EU for outstanding business performance in the construction sector.
Built a strong international sales network, solidifying the company’s position as a market leader.

Skills
Entrepreneurial mindset and strategic thinking
Leadership and management experience
Extensive knowledge in exports and international trade

Social Engagement
Active involvement in promoting trade relations and supporting entrepreneurship through the Hellenic-Indian Chamber of Commerce.

Vision
Vasilis Rokos aims to create a vibrant and productive Central Macedonia that serves its citizens effectively. He invites volunteers to join him in working together for a brighter future.

Company Profile

With extensive experience in meeting the needs of the global market, Roka Refractories is a company that combines innovation, quality, and competitive pricing policy by investing in economies of scale.
Innovation: We are the first company in the world to produce Brown firebricks. Following this success, we managed to win over the global market, by being the first company in the world to produce black firebricks. Every new innovation embraced by our customers, is an incentive for us to bring new materials to the global market, covering needs even before they are created.
In 2019, Roka Refractories was evaluated by the European Union, in the EU GATEWAY program, as one of the 40 dominant companies in the field of construction and new technologies.

The culmination of our success, besides our wide range of products, is the creation of a completely new patented, ecological, pressed firebrick, which breaks all the laws of natural science. In particular, the ceramic connection is made without the use of fire, with the same properties as common firebricks in terms of mechanical and thermal resistance, saving the planet and future generations by more than 1,184,833 carbon dioxide emissions per year.