Haris Ghinos has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Haris started their career in 1985 as a Conference Interpreter for the European Commission and later worked as a Freelance Conference Interpreter for the European Parliament. In 1992, they took on the role of Assistant Project Manager at Browning Ferries Industries-Environmental Capital Holdings, where they played a key role in promoting municipal waste management technology. In 1996, Haris became the General Manager of the Greek subsidiary of Chemical Safety International, where they focused on promoting environmental management software. In 2004, they joined AIIC - The International Association of Conference Interpreters as a Consultant Interpreter and later became a Vice President. Haris also became a Member of Calliope Interpreters. In 2008, they founded ELIT Language Services, a leading Language Services Provider, where they serve as the Managing Partner and Consultant Interpreter. Haris pioneered Distance interpreting for high-end clients in the Conference interpreting industry and operates the Athens Interpreting Hub. Additionally, Haris has been a Project Leader at the International Organization for Standardization since 2018.
Haris Ghinos has a diverse education history spanning multiple fields of study and institutions. Haris obtained a B.Sc. degree in Physics from Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon from 1979 to 1984. In 1982-1984, they pursued a Diploma in Translation from Institut français d’Athènes. Haris also completed a program in Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpretation from the European Commission, Service Commun Interpretation Conferences in 1985. From 1987 to 1988, Haris Ghinos pursued an M.A. degree in War Studies from King's College London. In 1989-1990, they studied International Politics and obtained a Maitrise degree from Université libre de Bruxelles. In 2002-2003, they attended Athens University of Economics and Business where they received a Certificate of Post Graduate Studies in Finance. Additionally, in October 2004, they became a member of the International Association of Conference Interpreters, obtaining certification from AIIC - The International Association of Conference Interpreters.
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AIIC - The International Association of Conference Interpreters
The INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONFERENCE INTERPRETERS (AIIC) brings together over 3,000 professionals from every continent. For over 60 years, AIIC has promoted high standards of quality and ethics. Our activities and projects aim to help individual practitioners and the worldwide community of interpreters meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. AIIC has also concluded collective agreements governing the remuneration and working conditions of all interpreters freelancing for many international organisations. If you use interpreters, AIIC standards and working conditions ensure quality of service. If you are an interpreter, joining AIIC provides recognition, networking, representation and a chance to influence globally acknowledged standards. If you train interpreters or receive training yourself, AIIC provides guidance and supports research. ____________________________________________________________________ AIIC - l'Association Internationale des Interprètes de Conférence fédère aujourd'hui plus de 3000 professionnels sur les cinq continents. Depuis plus de 60 ans, l'AIIC n'a cessé de promouvoir la qualité et la déontologie. Notre activité et nos projets sont destinés à aider la profession et ses clients à relever les défis d’un monde en pleine évolution. L’AIIC a conclu avec de nombreuses organisations internationales des Accords régissant la rémunération et les conditions de travail de tous les interprètes freelance qu’elles emploient. Si vous recrutez des interprètes, les normes professionnelles et conditions de travail fixées par l’AIIC constituent une garantie de qualité. Si vous êtes interprète, l’affiliation à l’AIIC vous apportera reconnaissance, contacts et représentation, ainsi que la possibilité d’influer sur des normes universellement reconnues. Si vous formez des interprètes ou êtes vous-même en cours de formation, l’AIIC propose des orientations et soutient les activités de recherche en interprétation.