Successful Business Leaders’ Club
A private and independent business club based in Cyprus
Successful Business Leaders’ Club was founded in Cyprus in 2020. It brings together a maximum of 100 individual members: business founders, owners, shareholders, chief executives and senior decision-makers.
The members represent 23 nationalities and 37 business sectors. Most are based in Cyprus, while many own, manage or advise businesses operating in several countries.
SBL Club is a club of individuals, not companies. This principle allows members to meet in their own capacity and to establish relations based on personal knowledge and professional standing. All members were selected, screened and invited to the Club by its founder, Dr Natalia Kardash.
The members represent 23 nationalities and 37 business sectors. Most are based in Cyprus, while many own, manage or advise businesses operating in several countries.
SBL Club is a club of individuals, not companies. This principle allows members to meet in their own capacity and to establish relations based on personal knowledge and professional standing. All members were selected, screened and invited to the Club by its founder, Dr Natalia Kardash.
The Club’s Defining Principle - individual work with every member
Dr Kardash works individually with members to understand their current priorities: the markets they wish to enter, the clients or partners they seek, the difficulties they face and the knowledge or contacts they may require.
This work may result in an introduction to another member, a connection outside the Club, a small working meeting, a discussion with an international visitor or participation in a foreign business mission. Natalia Kardash takes part in meetings and negotiations helping people to find common interests and agree on the terms of cooperation.
This is the principal difference between SBL Club and a conventional event-led business organisation. Its work is judged by the relevance of the people introduced and the continuation of relations after the first meeting.
This work may result in an introduction to another member, a connection outside the Club, a small working meeting, a discussion with an international visitor or participation in a foreign business mission. Natalia Kardash takes part in meetings and negotiations helping people to find common interests and agree on the terms of cooperation.
This is the principal difference between SBL Club and a conventional event-led business organisation. Its work is judged by the relevance of the people introduced and the continuation of relations after the first meeting.
SBL Club in Brief:
Private Club. Successful Business Leaders' Club is a community of 100 professionals consisting solely of individuals who have a business relationship with the Founder and have worked with her on one of her business projects.
Online and Offline. The Club regularly organises online and offline meetings for members. One-to-one meetings between members can also be arranged upon request.
Online and Offline. The Club regularly organises online and offline meetings for members. One-to-one meetings between members can also be arranged upon request.
Members:
Membership of the SBL Club is intentionally limited. As Natalia Kardash works individually with every member, the club maintains a maximum of 100 members at any given time.
The members are divided into two groups according to their interests.
EDC members are distinguished business leaders, including shareholders, founders, presidents, and CEOs of medium and large businesses with international interests. All EDC members reside in Cyprus and meet in person.
IBEB members are SMEs owners, decision-makers and senior executives of local and international businesses, both in Cyprus and abroad. Over 85% of members reside in Cyprus, and board members participate in virtual and in-person meetings.
The members are divided into two groups according to their interests.
EDC members are distinguished business leaders, including shareholders, founders, presidents, and CEOs of medium and large businesses with international interests. All EDC members reside in Cyprus and meet in person.
IBEB members are SMEs owners, decision-makers and senior executives of local and international businesses, both in Cyprus and abroad. Over 85% of members reside in Cyprus, and board members participate in virtual and in-person meetings.
The club’s key distinction lies in its philosophy:
- Trust and Selection: This is a private club where all decisions are made by the founder. All members are personally known to Natalia, and new members are only invited once she is confident that they will fit into the established atmosphere of trust, openness, and mutual support.
- Individual Networking: Natalia personally assists each member in developing their network, introducing them to people with whom potential partnerships may arise, and offering ideas for business development according to the nature of each member’s business.
Building trust and personal relations:
- Support: Meetings are held in a format that encourages members to discuss not only successes but also challenges and complex issues, sharing experiences without fear of being misunderstood.
- External Connections: Thanks to Natalia’s extensive network across all levels, club members are given opportunities to meet with individuals who are normally difficult to access in small-group settings – including ministers, ambassadors, owners of major international businesses, and distinguished entrepreneurs who rarely visit Cyprus. In addition, club delegations are actively opening new markets, with current efforts focused on Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.
LinkedIn Group of personal contacts
To maintain regular contact with a wider network of business acquaintances, Natalia created a closed LinkedIn group – Cyprus Business Network by Natalia Kardash – which now brings together more than 930 members. Within this group, Natalia personally introduces business leaders to each other, creating a "living library of contacts" and offering opportunities for meaningful professional interaction based on shared interests. The year 2025 is dedicated to expanding opportunities for in-person meetings. Natalia plans to organise a series of events to ensure that every member of the Cyprus Business Network by Natalia Kardash can have an opportunity to meet others with whom they are already virtually connected.
Plans for the Future
The focus will always be on the quality of interaction, not the quantity of new acquaintances. It is this commitment that truly sets the Successful Business Leaders Club apart from other business communities.
The Club’s core mission remains unchanged: to create an environment of trust and development, where members find support, inspiration, and new opportunities for their businesses. Not only in Cyprus. Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are priorities in 2026: SBL Club delegations travel there, and meet foreign guests in Cyprus to build new international business networks.
The Club’s core mission remains unchanged: to create an environment of trust and development, where members find support, inspiration, and new opportunities for their businesses. Not only in Cyprus. Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are priorities in 2026: SBL Club delegations travel there, and meet foreign guests in Cyprus to build new international business networks.
Cooperation Requests
If you would like to join IBEB Group of the Club or sponsor any Club's events, please contact its director Lusine Mirzoyan (mm@vkcyprus.com, tel. +357 99195493). Lusine will help to schedule an online or offline meeting with Natalia Kardash to discuss your participation.
The SBL Club Founder:
Dr. Natalia Kardash
Dr. Natalia Kardash
Main areas of expertise: Publishing, communications, networking. Natalia's personal network exceeds 6000 business people in Cyprus: half of them are Cypriots on all levels of business governance, another half – foreign businessmen who live and work in Cyprus.
"I created this private business club to help people I know in person. My activities are related to establishing business contacts, promoting interests of international community of Cyprus, organising various events and meetings for networking purposes. As I know Cyprus business realities well, I can always find a way to reach the goals we set. In addition to my club leader role, I help to the members of my club with business development, marketing, communications, PR- and GR-related matters."
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More information on Natalia: www.nataliakardash.com
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More information on Natalia: www.nataliakardash.com
100+ people, 23 countries, 37 business fields
Most of the members live in Cyprus. Originally, they are from 23 countries and have expertise in 37 business fields.
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