Thursday, 18th May 2006

The only Greek-interest company awarded for second consecutive year

For second consecutive year, GENESIS Pharma was awarded in the annual competition «Best Workplaces in Europe 2006». GENESIS Pharma is the only Greek-interest company to establish its presence in the list of 100 best workplaces in Europe. This distinction resulted after evaluation of 1000 companies from 15 European countries, which participated in the respective national competition. This year, GENESIS Pharma was voted 3rd in the Greek competition and it is ranked among the 10 Best Workplaces in Greece for fourth consecutive year.

The new list of the 100 Best Workplaces in Europe was announced at a high profiled Award Event which took place in Berlin yesterday, 17th of May 2006, held by the Great Place to Work Institute Europe, in the presence of Human Recourses senior managers and numerous business executives.

This award, along with the company's distinctions in the Greek competition, is recognition of the company's commitment to its people since its foundation. Mr. Constantinos Evripides, GENESIS' Pharma CEO stated: "Our company's distinction as one of the best workplaces for four years in Greece and for the second year in Europe, makes us feel deeply honored and satisfied. What makes this award more important than any other, is that it comes from our people. It is clear evidence that the vision of our company is substantial and that the way we implement it, makes our people greatly satisfied and proud.

GENESIS Pharma strongly emphasizes on human values and social responsibility. This philosophy reflects primarily on the relationship with its employees, who are the driving force of the company's growth. Having invested on each employee's personal development, having adopted a modern style in management which contributes to higher effectiveness as well as in higher salaries and benefits, GENESIS Pharma offers equal opportunities to all employees without discrimination.

Furthermore, the values of mutual commitment, systematic cooperation, trust, respect and dedication, altogether shape a modern environment of corporate integrity, able to earn its people's trust and devotion.