Alexandr has MD in Economics. Early in his career, before relocating to Cyprus, during 15 years he excelled in hospitality business in various management positions before accepting a senior role. After carefully exploring market opportunities and prospects, Alexandr has established in Cyprus the group of companies in transportation sector 15 years ago. To date, the company's car fleet includes more than 120 mini-buses and cars from economy to premium class operating all over the Cyprus. They are engaged in different types of passenger transportation of any number and renting cars. During this time it has established itself as a stability group of companies with far-reaching expansion plans.
ALEXANDER PETROSSIAN
Co-Founder, Director, CDA Group
Alexander has his background as an owner of international business with distribution in 30 countries. More than a 20-year experience in international business was obtained as a co-owner of watch companies with the production and offices in Switzerland, Hong Kong, Moscow and Cyprus. Having his first degree in Management and Finance, Alexander holds an Executive MBA in strategic management as well as MA degree in Business Management. The CDA Group excelled in property development in Cyprus, with substantial turnover and projects being recognized as landmarks of the island.
ALEXEY MEDVEDEV
Founder, CEO, 5Queens
Owner and CEO of 5Queens real estate development company. The company has been operating in Cyprus since 2009. Their projects include design, construction and maintenance of residential complexes and commercial facilities in Cyprus and abroad, offering real estate for private and institutional investors. Alexey Medvedev specializes in startup investment, funds, financing, overseas real estate investment and management of purchased property.
ANASTASIA YIANNI
Chief Executive Officer at Cyprus Sotheby's International Realty
A former successful business development manager for one of Cyprus's leading developers, Anastasia is now a CEO and partner of Cyprus Sotheby's International Realty, representing Cyprus in one of the largest luxury real estate brands, with an annual global turnover of $160 billion. Anastasia has over 20 years of experience of working with properties in Cyprus and a degree in real estate, as well as a ceaseless hunger for knowledge, improvement and growth. Under her guidance the company has grown to an internationally recognized agency with dozens of agents, presence in all areas of Cyprus, a confident and counted with player in the local real estate market.
ANATOLI PILIPENKO
Expert in Hydro Carbon Commodities Transportation and Trading. Former Director and COO of Infracis Group Ltd and Beacon Shipping Ltd.
Since 1991 Anatoli Pilipenko works for a group of companies specialized in railroad transportation, shipping and shore-sea transshipment in Russia and some other countries. In 1994 he was moved to Cyprus to set up the first office of the Group here, which eventually started to manage all operations and became the head office of the Group. In 2012-2019 the operations were further increased with acquiring and developing one of the biggest commercial ports in the Black Sea.
ANDREAS ATHINODOROU
CEO ATG Fund Services
Andreas has over 30 years of international experience focused oncorporate finance, asset management solutions and global corporate structuring. He is the founder and CEO of ATG Funds (Formerly CEO of the Aspen Trust Group), a financial services group based in Cyprus focusing on International Fund Administration. His experience covers Investment management solutions, administration of alternative investment funds and cross-border investment structures. Mr. Athinodorou is a founding member and on the board of directors of the Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA), Chairman of the Fund Administration Services Committee.
ANDREAS ROUSSOS
Partner, Point Nine
Andreas Roussos is a versatile financial, business, and operations executive with extensive portfolio of leadership successes across wide range of organisations – including highly regulated functional platforms. Committed to excellence and continuously surpassing objectives, driving optimal allocation of resources and talents. Adept in development of robust solutions, Andreas Roussos while leading continuous improvements within high-pressure environments. Skilled in forging and cultivating productive relationships with clients and all levels of stakeholders – fuelling revenues and raising organisational recognition to industry leadership. Andreas Roussos is a published author on subjects associated with regulatory reporting and European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).
ANDREY NARUTSKIY
CEO, Managing Director Leon MFO Investments
Leon MFO Investments Limited is a Cyprus Alternative Investment Fund Manager regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. Leon MFO Investments Limited provides collective fund management services to alternative investment funds with a primary focus on liquid strategies, as well as bespoke individual wealth management services to clients of Leon Family Office. Andrey is in charge of strategy development and its implementation within the company. Prior to starting Leon, Andrey was a head of Wealth Advisory practice in PricewaterhouseCoopers. Before that Andrey worked as an attorney in Inchcape, The Coca-Cola Export Corporation, Ernst and Young.
ANGELOS PAPHITIS
Managing Partner, AGP-LAW
Angelos is the Managing Partner of AGP Law and a hugely passionate lawyer. Called to the Bar of England & Wales (2001) and the Cyprus Bar (2004), Angelos has extensive corporate, commercial, litigation and advisory experience primarily on complex corporate and commercial matters, including disputes and injunctions. Angelos has structured and negotiated countless commercial transactions, and having been a true leader and a pioneer of the financial services and fintech industries in Cyprus, he epitomizes the perfect combination. He heads the firm's Corporate and Commercial Practice and is recognized as a leading individual for his expertise in different areas of law. Furthermore, Angelos is the joint head of the FS Regulatory & Fintech Practice of the Firm, representing local and international Tech companies, Investment Firms, e-banks, and FS Institutions. He is an authorized Insolvency Practitioner (Liquidator) and a qualified Trustee.
ANNA HOMENKO
Founder, CEO Fiduciana Trust Life Property Management
Anna is a founder of Fiduciana Trust (Cyprus) - a "boutique" Cyprus trustee and fiduciary services company and Leisure Life Property Management – the company that is specialized on immigration services, and concierge service for ultra-wealthy people and services in property management. She graduated from the Keele University in the UK, with a dual bachelor degree in law and international politics, then completed a legal practice course (LPC) in Chester (UK). She previously studied international law at the Institute of International Relations of Kyiv Taras Shevchenko University (Ukraine). She is a member of STEP, ITPA and IMG (International Migration Council)
BORIS SAMARIANOV
Founder Wyse Travel / Star Academy Group
In 1996 Boris started his travel company that now operates in 7 countries. Its main activities relate to MICE, corporate, student and educational travel. Boris has recently relocated to Cyprus although he has been cooperating with Cyprus business people for the last 25 years. These days Boris is establishing communication between Cypriot universities and USA educational institutions helping to organise exchange and internships for Cypriot students in the USA.
CHARIS POUANGARE
Deputy CEO; Chief Of Business, Bank of Cyprus
Dr. Pouangare has the duty of defining the strategy of all of the aforementioned Divisions under his responsibility in order to achieve the strategic objectives of the Group. He joined the group 12 years ago as General Manager of Retail Banking, since 2013 he is the Director Consumer & SME Banking, since 2019 – Deputy CEO. Charis Pouangare is the Chairman of the Board of IDEA Innovation Center and a Member of the Board of Directors of BOC Oncology Centre, the Cyprus Cancer Research Institute and a member of the Board of Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB).
CHRISTOS VASILIOU
Managing Director KPMG
Christos Vasiliou joined KPMG Cyprus in 1994. He has been involved with the audit of large financial institutions including major banks, insurance companies and investment funds. In 2016 he was appointed as the Deputy Managing Director and in January 2019, as the Managing Director of KPMG in Cyprus. Mr. Vasiliou also heads KPMG Advisory in Cyprus. Mr. Vasiliou is a member of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus and the Chairman of the Alternative Investment Funds Committee of the Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA)
COSTAS STYLIANOU
Director Business Development & Cyprus Branch Manager EFG Bank (Luxembourg)
EFG Cyprus is part of EFG International, a global private banking and asset management group headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and has operations in around 40 locations worldwide. Costas is attending ,participating in a number of executive committees of EFG Private Bank UK. Costas has 30 years banking career, prior to EFG he has served in different senior positions in Cyprus and abroad including 11 years at Alpha Bank in Cyprus, where he was Head of International Division and a member of the executive committee. Between 1995 and 2003 he was a Director at London Forfaiting PLC (UK listed company) and London Forfaiting India, with a focus on emerging markets' debt in Central and Eastern Europe and India.
DAVID PETROSSIAN
Co-Founder, Director CDA Group
David has more than a 30-year experience in international business, being an owner of an international business with distribution in 30 countries, a co-owner of watch companies with the production and offices in Switzerland, Hong Kong, Moscow and Cyprus. Being an engineer by the first degree, David holds an Executive MBA in strategic management. Together with his partners, David set up the CDA Group which excelled in property development in Cyprus. One of them – renowned Ararat Grand Residences high-rise development in Limassol that is set to become a jewel of Cyprus.
DEMETRA KALOGEROU
Independent Financial Advisor, Non-executive Director to a number of companies
(BSc, MSc, MPhil) From September 2011 to September 2021, she was the Chairwoman of CYSEC. During the same period she also participated in the board of supervisors of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) that contributed in safeguarding the stability of the EU financial system. Also, from November 2012 until February 2021, she was a member of the board of CyPaob which has been established for the oversight of auditors and audit firms. Furthermore, from November 2019 until June 2021 Mrs. Kalogerou chaired the ad-hoc tripartite committee and she was also a member of the four-party committee concerning the investigation of the naturalization of all persons done through the CIP. Additionally, from September 2013 until June 2014, Mrs. Kalogerou has been a member of the Resolution Authority, which supervised the implementation of the resolution of financial institutions in Cyprus. Mrs. Kalogerou previously held the position of a Senior Officer of the CSE and has several years of experience in the financial industry.
DEMETRIS TAXITARIS
Chief Executive Officer, MAP S.Platis Group
Demetris Taxitaris is the Chief Executive Officer of MAP S.Platis, a leading consulting Group in the provision of solutions in international licensing, regulatory compliance, internal audit, risk management, human resources, regulatory technology, information technology, business resilience, information security including cybersecurity, governance, executive training and innovation consulting to regulated and other firms. In the past, he worked at Bank of Cyprus as Head of Asset Management with local and international clients, individuals and institutionals, across all industries. Prior to that, Demetris worked at Deloitte in London where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant, becoming a member of the ICAEW. Demetris is a member of the Boards of Directors of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus ('ICPAC'), the Cyprus Investment Funds Association ('CIFA') and the Association of Cyprus International Financial Firms ('ACIFF').
Despo Lefkariti
Managing director Delema Mccann Cyprus
After her studies in Marketing in London, she started her career in the family petroleum company Petrolina Hellas in Greece. In 1985 she returned to Cyprus and founded DELEMA, one of the largest and most creative communication agencies in Cyprus, affiliated with MCCANN Worldgroup, the largest and most effective communication network in the world. She is the president of SDEK (Communication Agencies Association) and Vide-President of FED (Self-Regulation association). DELEMA is a full-service agency, whose work has been recognised in international competitions (London International Advertising Awards, Ermis Awards and European Digital Communication Awards) as well as in Cyprus (Carob Awards, Digital Awards and Responsibility Awards).
EUGENIA HERODOTOU
Co-Founder EnergyIntel Group
Eugenia has completed her undergraduate studies in Economics & Finance and Minor Mathematics at the University of Indianapolis. In 2002 she was awarded a MSc in Economics, Finance and Management from University of Bristol. She is co-founder and co-owner of EnergyIntel since 2006. Eugenia is responsible for the General Management of all sectors within the company. Her work experiences the last 16 years were analyzing market trends and segments, studying competition, applying internally developed marketing plans, coordination of EU Funded Calls and further project implementation.
FARAH SHAMMAS
Managing Director St Raphael Resort and Marina
Farah is a Lebanese-British origin and lives in Limassol. She oversees the whole resort which stands in 43,000 sqm of landscaped gardens on a beautiful Blue Flag beach. A University of Birmingham (BA(hons) in Classical Literature and Civilisation) and University of Surrey (MSc in Tourism Marketing) graduate, she also obtained a certification in Plant-based Nutrition from eCornell and T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies.
A wife and mother of three, Farah is also an active vegan and has the platforms 'Cook Vegan' (Facebook, Instagram and YouTube) and Farah's Club where she aims to encourage a healthier and more sustainable way of living for all.
GEORGES CHEHWANE
Chairman, Plus Properties Group
Born in Lebanon, Georges has a master degree in economical science. In 1992 he established Plus Holding that started in the advertising field with Group Plus Media, one of the largest outdoor advertising companies today in the Middle East, operating in Lebanon, Syria, Dubai and Bahrain. In 2007, Plus Properties was established as a Real Estate development company, active in Dubai, Beirut, Cyprus, Greece. In addition, under the umbrella of Plus Holding, brokerage, printing, investment, and medical companies are active in the Middle East. George Chehwane is the President of the Lebanese Cypriot Business Council.
GEORGE CHRYSOCHOS
CEO, Cyfield Group
George has been involved with the family business from a very young age, serving in all sectors of the business. Before joining the family business full time, he had worked in the United States and Greece, as a consultant for Navigant and Mckinsey & Company. Upon his return, he led the Group in breaking into the Energy market. George graduated with a Highest Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (USA) and a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from Stanford University (USA). He is a member of ASCE, ETEK and a member of the Board of Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB).
George Dokuchaev
Sales Director, Prime Property Group/bbf
Georgiy has over 10 years' experience in real estate brokerage and development with a particular focus on sales, marketing and management of sales teams. He has achieved a remarkable acknowledgment as an active creative force in the growth of a major successful player of the Cyprus real estate market – Prime Property Group. Having a scientific background from a renowned Moscow technical university he has been using his analytical skills and pragmatism in building and managing sales teams, developing efficient marketing strategies and tailoring feasible investment packages for corporate and individual investors from Russia, CIS, Middle East and Asia.
GEORGE ECONOMIDES
Partner, E & G Economides LLC Vice-Chairman, Totalserve Management
George obtained his Laws Degree from the University of Westminster. Further to his studies, George has gained extensive experience in accounting, auditing and tax matters with a leading Cyprus accountancy firm. He frequently works with HNWIs and international law firms providing advice in restructurings, investments, acquisitions and disposals of either assets, intangible assets or real estate. His area of focus is corporate, tax, immigration and real-estate and he is also involved in the group's business development, marketing and operational activities.
IRINA RYABOVA
CEO Superdach LTD, Director Alphanet
Irina has extensive experience in telecom sphere, developing IT products, building a service company. From 2003 to 2020, she was involved in the development of the Novosibirsk telecom operator Novotelecom (Trademark Electronic City). Irina moved to Cyprus in 2021 to undertake the post of the managing director the internet provider Alphanet. The modernization of the network under Irina's management made possible to reach higher speed and reliable connection as well as to increase by 20% the Alphanet's presence zone in apartment buildings in Limassol.
JOHNY ABUAITAH
CEO Windsor Brokers Ltd
Johny Abuaitah is the CEO of the Windsor Brokers Group. With over 30 years of experience in the financial investment world, he was one of the pioneers of the online trading industry in Cyprus and the MENA region by establishing one of the first licensed CIFs that gradually gained worldwide recognition as a reliable financial institution. He has played an influential role in promoting the island as a strategic business hub with great potential, attracting significant FDI to the local economy.
LOUKAS BENFIELD
CEO Turnkey Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers Ltd
Loukas Benfield is the CEO of Turnkey Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers Ltd, Licenced Agents of BUPA Global. He is a Chartered Insurer, a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. In addition, Loukas is the CEO of Turnkey Insurance Solutions a company offering insurance consulting services to corporates and to individuals. Overall, Lօukas has over 35 years experience in insurance. In addition, Loukas is the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Croatia to Cyprus and a board member of the Nicosia Chamber of Commerce.
MARAT KARPEKO
COO / Business Development at Wargaming.net Co-founder at Indata Labs
Marat spent most of his working life in gaming business. He is in Wargaming since 2004. Now this company is one of the World leaders with 5000+ employees on all continents. Mr. Karpeko is in the list of 50 most influential IT-persons in Belarus. In Cyprus he Co-founded big data and data science startup Indata Labs that was included into 100- best world solutions for big data. Through his private Lemur Foundation Marat Karpeka takes care of nature and animals by providing technologies and financial assistance.
MICHAEL BORISOV
Chief Investment Officer LEON MFO Investments
Michael has more than 20 years of experience in Wealth Management across all asset classes on global markets: equities, credit, hedge funds, private markets and crypto assets. Michael is also Portfolio Manager for LEON Global Hedge RAIF, a fund of hedge funds with a focus on short-term private credit such as trade finance.
NAYIA MORPHI
Managing Director Nobel Trust Ltd
Nayia is a chartered accountant with 20+ years post qualification experience. Experienced in professional services with specialisation on tax advice, international tax planning, fiduciary and financial/business consulting. Acts as an executive and a non-executive director in different types of companies. Involved extensively with marketing and business development activities. A results-orientated, hard-working and ambitious professional with high business acumen and dedication to client service.
NIKOLAY IVCHIKOV
Investor & Managing Director Airguard GmbH
Nikolay holds MBA diploma Bradford University/ Leon Kazminsky business school. He has many years experience as a country manager (petroleum sector) in Russia, Poland, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus. At the moment he is an investor on spot developments in Cyprus, Austria, Netherlands. One of his latest projects is being an investor and managing director at Airguard GmbH (novelty photocatalyst air decontamination systems production).
ODYSSEAS MELIKIDES
Chief Executive Officer of the M. Target Group
Odysseas Melikides is the Chief Executive Officer of the M. Target Group of companies, established in Cyprus in 2014 and engaged in Accounting, Taxation, Business Consulting, Property Investment and related activities. Odysseas' leadership skills combined with the forward-thinking approach to corporate strategies and the focus on client relationship are backed by extensive experience in international tax planning, corporate structuring, risk management and AML compliance. He specializes in complicated cases and is known as an author of industry-specific publications and analytical articles as well as the speaker at international and regional events, trade fairs and business conferences. Mr. Melikides has been recently elected President of Rotary Club of Limassol. He was also nominated among "New Leaders of Tomorrow" by Crans Montana Forum.
SARA GUNNERVIK
Managing Partner, Kendris (Cyprus) Limited
Sara Gunnervik is the managing partner for KENDRIS (Cyprus) Limited. She has been active in company law and corporate governance in Cyprus since 2003. Over the years, she has worked for various law firms as well as corporate service providers. She has many years of experience in leading and guiding various kinds of cross-border transactions such as corporate reorganisations and restructurings as well as international financings. Sara Gunnervik was Head of Legal for two international service providers in Cyprus for a decade. She was then Director of Client Services at TMF Administrative Services in Cyprus before joining and forming the company she manages now.
SERGEY RADCHENKO
Partner/Principal at Quonota Investments
Sergey is a serial founder, entrepreneur, and investor, with expertise in the industrial, agricultural, real estate, and financial markets. Sergey has been managing his family assets for more than 10 years. In 2016, Sergey relocated to Cyprus to focus on private investments with his personal vehicle Quonota Investments Ltd. In 2019, he founded St. Gotthard Fund Management AG to manage his private liquid capital markets portfolio. The latest challenge Sergey has accepted was to join the academically intensive and prestigious EMBA program at the London Business School.
SPYROUS SPYROU
CEO of ASG (Andy Spyrou Group)
The main business of the group is car mobility, offering four different options to clients: the option to buy a car via ASGCars, to lease a vehicle via ASG LEASING, to rent a car via EUROPCAR - Cyprus' leading rental company, or take the newest option which is car-sharing with RIDENOW.
Beyond mobility, Spyros is the founder and CEO of Honeywell Events and Honeywell Travel. He is also CEO of Eleven Blue Events which runs the OPAP Limassol Marathon (which Spyros developed into Cyprus' largest mass participation international event) and the RADISSON BLUE Larnaka Marathon.
He served as a member of the Limassol City Council and on the boards of the Cyprus Technology University, the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Limassol Tourism Development Company.
He holds an MBA from the University of Kent. He likes reading and traveling.
STEVE SLOCOMBE
Founder/Director GRS Group
Steve has over 20 years experience in recruitment and payroll services and began his career in London in the property and finance recruitment sectors. He is the founder of the GRS Group that includes three companies. 1. GRS Global Recruitment Solutions - the market leading Cyprus based recruitment consultancy – was founded in 2005. Fairfax Yeaman Ltd is specialized in the outsourcing of bookkeeping, accounting, payroll and immigration services. GRS Oil & Gas Ltd provides temporary and contract workers to the energy, oil and gas sector as well as to infrastructure projects in Cyprus and overseas.
SUDEEP MITTAL
Founder, GEM Group
Sudeep is a Global Business investor and an expert in industrial solutions with more than 30 years experience in the international arena. He is an Associate member of Cost and Management Accountants, and Postgraduate in International Marketing from Delhi School of Economies. He worked on a lot of Industrial projects in East European markets to build turnkey factories and expand industrial plants using modern technologies and equipment. He also has a distribution business of raw material for personal care and household chemicals. He successfully operated one of the Urgent care clinics in Ohio and Michigan, US. He is well connected to India, US, EU, UK, UAE and now he brings the value addition to the companies to establish business relations with this country. Sudeep is an Indian Cypriot who lives in Cyprus and travels most times of the year assisting in business projects abroad.
ARSEN AGABEKYAN
CEO, Olive Tree Capital Markets
For the last 14 years Arsen is a part of the multi-business investment group Aton Capital, the oldest independent investment group in Russia. Aton has representative offices in the Switzerland, UAE and Cyprus. Arsen has over 19 years' experience in the financial sector. Prior to holding the position of General Manager and Director of Atonline Limited, Arsen was the Head of Global Trade Support department in Aton LLC. Arsen has graduated the Finance University under the Government of the Russian Federation. His career background includes such names as Alfa Bank, Citibank, UniCredit Securities.
HAKOB MKHITARYAN
Founder, CEO
Hakob Mkhitaryan has over 25 years of experience in investment banking (since 1996), working as a lawyer and arbitrator in various cases seen by Securities and Exchange Commission, as compliance officer in various projects. He is also a founder of several businesses in the financial and production industries. Hakob has extensive experience in international sales of IT and innovative products worldwide, and he has established a strong network of business partners in countries such as the Republic of Korea, Japan, China, EU member states, Middle East countries, Latin American countries, the USA, and Canada. Additionally, Hakob is a shareholder of Frame Consultants, an exhibition and business matchmaking company.
From 2014 he started to work as a top manager and C-level executive in IT sector specializing in biometrics. In 2020 Hakob relocated to Cyprus and established its new AI oriented venture – Talesso Ltd. The company is specialized in personal data protection, verification of an individual with biometrics, computer vision and analytics.
MARINA MISHENKINA
Lawyer/Managing Partner I&C Services Ltd
Lawyer, knowledgeable and experienced legal and tax adviser, Marina has master's degrees in law and economics. Throughout her legal career she has practiced a combination of business and family law. Marina has extensive practical experience in corporate and tax law as well as substantial, special competence in maintenance, tax consulting of companies in Cyprus and abroad. Since 2015 she has been the Managing Partner of I&C Services Ltd in Cyprus, providing corporate, fiduciary and legal services to entities and legal&tax support to individuals.
SERGEY GRISCHENKO
Founder SVG Holding (Honorary Club Member)
Sergey has got over 25 years experience in banking/finance area with prime focus on private equity projects. His professional track-record includes practicing law at KPMG; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom and Troika Dialog as well as being the Deputy Head of Direct Investment Department at Gazprombank (third biggest Russian commercial bank assets-wise). Sergey has been a Board member at a number of Russian-based companies, including SIBUR, United Heavy Machinery, MOESK, Basic Element, Russian Machines / GAZ Group, Rospechat, NewTech Services. Since 2019 he resigned from Gazprombank to start his own businesses.
Constantinos Kapodistrias
CEO & Executive Director Chr. Kapodistrias & Sons Ltd
Constantinos Kapodistrias is the CEO & Executive Director of the family-owned company Chr. Kapodistrias & Sons Ltd, which is the largest automotive parts company in Cyprus, completing 55 years of presence in the Cypriot market. He graduated from the University of Arizona in the USA with a degree in Business Administration (Human Resource Management) and received his MBA degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio in the USA. Constantinos holds the title "Import Parts Specialist" after passing the exams of the AIA (Auto International Association - USA). He has been participating in many conferences, forums and seminars in Cyprus and abroad, concerning the automotive aftermarket industry, the economy, business, etc.
Philip got much experience in corporate finance advisory, business restructuring and corporate growth, wrote many articles for various business publications. Being an investment advisor, Philip has advised on over EUR 6 billion in completed investments across multiple sectors and countries. Keynote achievements include advising on one of the largest privatisations in Greece as well as over 40 major industrial investments in Ukraine, Russia and the former Soviet Union.
Last 10-12 years Philip has had a strong specialisation in tech and e-commerce due diligence, business planning, fundraising, and consulting.
MARKOS ELEFTHERIOU
Founder, CEO, Manipro Ltd, Reisswolf Cyprus Ltd
In 1992 Markos joined his family business that was started 130 years ago (in 1890) with a small butchery in Larnaca's central market. Today the this family meat business holds 27% of Cyprus and Greek market. Markos decided to expand it by starting a new project: Milk Farms and Cheese and Meat factory combined with Green Energy production. He'll export worldwide branded Cyprus and Greek products
In addition to that, Markos is a founder of a property development company (started in 2012, more than 36,000 square meters in completed buildings) and in the same year he became a franchisee of Reisswolf international (head office in Germany Hamburg). This company is one of EU leaders in Digital Records Management System (DRMS), Physical Record Management System (PRMS), and Confidential Data Destruction (CCD).
Roksoliana K. Melnyk
Founder, CEO, Emerald Group of Companies
An Executive with 33 successful years of Canadian and International business experience, in both private and publicly traded companies, in the areas of legal, financial and fiduciary services, financial investments, oil and gas, commodities, as well as construction, development and real estate industries. Spent over two decades arranging trade and project financing facilities with international and local banks and leading finance and accounts departments.
Extensive senior experience in legal, financial and banking matters, budgeting, trade finance, acquisitions, operations, strategic implementation and administration.
Excel in challenging environments. A strong understanding in resolving company and employee challenges with innovative solutions, proven to increase productivity and efficiency, and the bottom line.
Energetic, hands on, team builder and player, confidential, trustworthy, with a passion for excellence and success.
Nicos Kyriakides
Founder, Director, Gravity Advisory
Nicos has 40+ years of experience in the field of professional services, in key positions, both in Cyprus and abroad. For the last 21 years, Kyriakides held the position of Financial Advisory Services Leader Financial Advisory Services Leader and head of the Limassol office at Deloitte Cyprus. Nicos is a solvency advisor, chartered accountant, Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, (ICAEW), a member of The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC), and holder of a B.Sc. in Accounting & Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Artem Smirnov
Co-founder, NVO Capital
Artem is one of three founders of a venture fund with a focus on AI and New Entertainment. The company will invest €100 mln into various startups and promising businesses that need capital to develop further. Artem gained experience as a mentor at Alchemist Accelerator, as Chief Visionary Officer at Beyond GG Inc, as Chief Executive Officer at Comon Games. He is a co-founder and investor of two gamedev studios: ComonGames and New Game Order, and a seed investor in Luminar. Since 2017, he has taken on the responsibilities of managing his family venture portfolio: $30M+ under management, 50+ portfolio projects. Artem is also a co-founder and investor of the gaming platform Beyond and a co-founder of the Charity Foundation Blagosfera.
Marat Fattakhov
Investor and Co-founder, SIMF Sun Energy Ltd
Marat has more than 25 years as a serial entrepreneur and a seasoned investor in various regional and international businesses. He hepls them to grow from early stages or depressed state to successful sustainable leaders in their areas. For 20+ years he was the Managing Partner of Trilistnik Group, a regional investment fund in Russia focusing on unproductive assets recovery and turning around underperforming businesses. He worked with East Europe and CIS countries in relation to direct sourcing, procurement and supply of various equipment and machinery ranging from valves, meters and gauges to CNC machines, pumps and compressors for energy, railways and petrochemical industries. He was a co-founder and invertor of UFANET (est 1999), Russia's largest independent broadband provider (more than 1 million active users), OZNA, leading manufacturer of equipment, integrated solutions and digital services for energy and oil&gas clients in Russia and Central Asia, Europe, Africa and Middle East markets, UGMZ (Diary products manufacturer), Sigma, a 80 000 sqm large A Class warehouse, Finch Technologies (3D tracking technology, AR, VR and XR). In Cyprus Marat deals with construction and operation of a photovoltaic parks.
Oleg Baranov
Founder, Managing Partner Enfint
Oleg is a seasoned IT entrepreneur and venture investor with a robust track record, showcasing profound expertise in software development and IT professional services, particularly in the domains of ML/AI/LLMs. Additionally, he possesses a thorough understanding of the intricacies within the banking and fintech sectors, contributing to a holistic perspective on technological advancements and business solutions. Oleg now acts as the managing partner of the international IT company ENFINT.
JAD WAKIL
Founder and Executive Director at Mouflon Investment Fund,- Managing Partner, Tangent
Jad Wakil is a professional specialized in real estate investments with background in banking, as well as business consulting and financial advisory. He received a BE in Industrial Engineering and a Master degree in International Business and Management from the University of Westminster. In 2016 Jad Wakil launched Mouflon Real Estate Investment Fund in partnership with two Cypriot and Lebanese partners, initially to invest in revenue-generating real estate assets. The fund currently has €30 million of assets under management in Cyprus. The lisence of the fund was upgraded in 2020 and it is now licensed as a private equity fund, with the objective of growing a range of investments locally or abroad. One of the focuses is to grow company's current portfolio in Cyprus properties because of the numerous opportunities available in the market.
Spyros Vassiliou is a Member of the Board of Directors of Invest Cyprus since 2019 and a member of the Cyprus Bar Association. He is the Founder of the Law Firm Spyros Vassiliou & Associates LLC and Managing Partner of P.C.S. Provident Corporate Services Ltd. With more than 15 years of experience in both the Legal and Financial sectors, Spyros provides advice and counsel to private and corporate clients, focusing on corporate & commercial law, trusts, estate, tax planning, and IP rights. He is passionate about Fin-Tech, mainly niche products and structures, and has a long-established business presence in technology and innovation-oriented markets.
George Xydas
Swissmed Health, CEO
George has more than 20 years experience in the international financial services and business sector. He has spearheaded the expansion of a number of companies from local or regional to being international players. Prior to co-founding the Swiss biological Medicine Center in Cyprus, George co-founded a materials trading company in Qatar which grew quickly to be a household name and within 4 years of operation being acquired by a large UK multinational. Before moving to Qatar, George spearheaded FxPro Financial Services from a local broker into a global player in the FX markets increasing volumes to more than $5bn. He also advised Yahoo Japan FX on its strategy to grow its business outside Japan, through setting up a business in the UK George grew Iron Trust from a local document management company in Cyprus to a regional player in Eastern Europe, and then successfully being acquired by Iron Mountain Inc, the largest document management company in the world.
George started his career as an equity analyst and then moved into sell side brokerage leading into heading the corporate finance department of a large investment house in Cyprus dealing with international clients and investment banks. George is a qualified Chartered Financial Analyst, holds an MSc in Finance from Golden Gate University in San Francisco California and a BA in Accounting and Finance from Southbank University in the UK.
Evagoras Lanitis
Group Business Development Manager, Lanitis Group
Prior to his current position at the Lanitis Group, Evagoras Lanitis worked at various Family Owned companies. He started working for Amathus Vacation Club straight out of university as a Systems Administrator and later moved to Administration Manager. He later occupied the position as assistant manager at various Subsidiaries of the N.P Lanitis Group for a period of 2 years. In February of 2009 he made a career change, moving into the industry of shipping as a Corporate Analyst for Lemissoler Shipping Group. He served as the Chief Corporate Management Officer at Lemissoler Navigation prior to becoming the Group Business Development Manager at the Lanitis Group.
From 2013 he has been serving as Director of CrownSail Management a subsidiary of Lemissoler Navigation Co Ltd. Evagoras also holds the position of Director at Cybarco one of the largest construction and development companies in Cyprus. Evagoras holds bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Computer Information Systems from NEC in the US. He also holds an MSc in IBEM form the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.”