Managing Partner
A.Rudenko & Co LLC

Certified advocate and legal consultant with specialisation in Corporate and Commercial Law, Real Estate and Immigration matters. Certified by the Cyprus Bar Association. Managing Partner of A. Rudenko and Co LLC, boutique law firm duly register and licensed in Cyprus. Graduate from the top 3 Universities of Cyprus with a diploma in "LLB". Native in Greek, English and Russian languages.

CEO at Arribatec Marine

Agostino is a progressive entrepreneur with 25 years of experience in Software solutions and related professional services for the Global Maritime and Energy sectors. He turned his early passion for Information Technology (Software implementation Project Management, Data Protection, Data Privacy and Risk Management) into a business. Agostino is the CEO of Arribatec marine division.

Founder and CEO
CPbros Group | geevo®

Chris is an innovative thinker and entrepreneur, with broad-based expertise in information security – InfoSec (incl. cybersecurity), data protection, privacy, FinTech and RegTech. He currently leads geevo®, a Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Data Privacy and Risk Management MSSP, with having its headquarters in Larnaca. Moreover, he is the co-founder and President of the Cyprus Association of Information Protection and Privacy (CAIPP).

Founder and Managing Director
Optigma Ltd

Christophoros Tengeris has over 18 years of experience in the fields of accounting/ tax and business consultancy, including engagements for clients listed in UK, Russia, Hong Kong and Cyprus. Given the international profile of his clients, he is also well-versed in international trust and corporate services. His professional development has been enhanced as a result of serving for the last five years as a Board Member (Non-Executive Director) for well-established CySEC Regulated Firms, as well as an acting member of the Fund's Investment Committee, Risk Management Committees.

Consultant at Tsirides Law, CFO at S.D. Standard ETC Plc

Christos Neokleous is a professional advisor with 30 years of professional experience in Audit, Accounting, Taxation and Insolvency areas. During his professional career, he has served as a Partner with Deloitte in Cyprus. Currently he is acting as CFO in listed entities and accepted professional directorship appointments. He also joined Tsirides Law in March 2020 as a consultant.
Christos is a fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (FCCA), a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC), Association of Accounting Technicians (MAAT) and a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner in Cyprus.

Head of Accounting and Payroll,
Uniteam Global Business Services

Kostas leads a department of a company that is well known in Cyprus since 1978. In 1986 they founded the Uniteam Marine, one of the leading shipping companies on the island with full-time offices in Germany, Ukraine, Singapore and Myanmar. When Kostas joined the team, they have started to offer a service of outsourced accounting and payroll specialists. Kostas also has valuable experience on personal and corporation tax, offers business and tax consulting services to small and medium enterprises in Cyprus and abroad.

General Manager
MAS Supermarkets

An accomplished General Manager, Director and Commercial Manager in the retail sector, with over 25 years experience in the Cyprus retail market of Fast-Moving Consumer Products, playing an instrumental role in the operational leadership and management of various companies. An MBA graduate, with an academic background in marketing and diverse experience encompassing purchasing, accounting, operations, sales, advertising, and customer service. Currently General Manager of the 4th biggest retailer in Cyprus MAS Supermarkets.

Creative Director, The Missing Element

Matea Leko is a creative entrepreneur with a passion for digital marketing and communication. After starting out as a classically trained pianist who has traveled the world playing over 200 concerts and recording an album with the orchestra, Matea has since expanded her interests to include business development. After completing a Bachelor's degree in music, Matea pursued further studies in Vienna, Austria at the world-renowned music university, where she earned her Master's degree. She went on to pursue an MBA and founded her own marketing agency. The agency helps businesses grow through a range of services, including business development, digital marketing, and communication strategies. With offices in both Cyprus and Croatia, Matea leads a devoted team of professionals who share her passion for digital marketing and communication. Her passion project Musical Stories" features an exquisite collection of piano pieces recorded by her and other exceptional musicians with over 2 million views on YouTube. Matea is not only promoting the beauty of music but also encouraging cultural exploration and connection between people from all walks of life.

General Manager Limassol Marina

Nikiforos Pampakas is the General Manager of Limassol Marina, the first and largest fully completed superyacht marina in Cyprus. Nikiforos brings with him significant experience, particularly in business marketing, sales and customer service, acquired through his diverse roles in multiple sectors in Cyprus and abroad. As General Manager, Nikiforos plays a vital role in ensuring project's ongoing success by overseeing all efforts pertaining to the strategic development, sustainable growth and overall smooth operation of this multi-million-dollar award-winning Marina development.

Founder, Carriarel Trading

As a CEO and Founder of Carriarel Trading the expertise of Mr. Tarek is focused on the procurement and supply of Government tenders, FMCG, real-estate, defense, tobacco, agricultural and medical products. Prior to founding Carriarel Trading Limited, he led several infrastructure, turn key and FMCG projects across the MENA region and the Balkans covering health, education, roads, agriculture, conference halls and security activities.

Founder and Managing Director Brain Cube Communications

Xeni has 18 years' experience in corporate and consumer brand PR, Marketing and Multimedia. She is the founder of Brain Cube Communications, a 360 Marketing Agency based in Cyprus with operations in Cyprus, Greece, and the United Arab Emirates. Xeni has considerable experience in strategic Marketing planning and implementation, Owned and Paid Media, Publicity and Social Campaigns, as well as Big Ideas and Concept Build, with the ability to create brands, websites, Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Corporate Events and Virtual Events.

Managing Partner, Barnes Law Associates

Yulia founded Barnes Law, a boutique commercial law firm based in the heart of Mayfair, London, to provide personally tailored services to individuals and privately owned businesses. Yulia works with businesses of all sizes, financial institutions and individual clients to provide commercial and corporate law, contract law and employment law advice. Yulia operates through a client-first philosophy and focuses on working collaboratively, creatively and proactively to understand and meet client's needs.

Founding Director Arsen Theofanidis LLC, Director at LBCOM Ltd


Arsen is a founder of Arsen Theofanidis LLC law firm, consulting businesses, start-ups and individual investors on Intellectual Property, Tax, Employment, Immigration, and Corporate laws. With offices in Cyprus and partners in San Francisco, France, United Kingdom, Malta and Armenia, he helps register trademarks and patents in the United States and in most countries of European Union representing clients before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and European Patent Office (EPO).

Founder and CEO MORFI Prime Quality Developments Ltd

An accomplished, forward-thinking construction director with many years' experience of managing large and complex projects. Highly qualified with a strong commitment to deliver quality results. Hardworking, with a very high level of technical ability and skills developed in the course of numerous successful projects.

Board Member, Partner in Charge of the Pafos office
KPMG in Cyprus

George joined KPMG in Cyprus in 2002 as an auditor and became a Board Member in 2013. George is currently heading the KPMG Paphos office in the audit and tax service line. George is a fellow Chartered Accountant of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales and a member of the Cyprus Institute of Certified Public accountants. His client portfolio includes a wide range of clients in the private sector. His industry experience is mainly concentrated to hotels, restaurants, real estate base, technology, clinics and wholesale clients, including entities furnishing the wholesale and retail networks across the country. George has also accumulated extensive experience, knowledge and insights relating to the family-run businesses.

CEO in a private property group of companies

Lambros Panayiotides has 40 years experience in financial services, property management, research and understanding of global-socioeconomic trends. He was a head of financial consultancy at a Big 4 firm, a joint CEO, CFO and co-founder of one of the largest financial services companies in Cyprus dealing with stockbroking, corporate finance, IPO'S, wealth management and private equity aspects. Currently, Lambros is a CEO of a private property group of companies.

B2B Network Development Emerald Financial Group (UK) Ltd

Nadezhda Borte is a representative of the licensed UK payment institution Emerald Financial Group (UK). She is responsible for expanding a network of business partners in various regions, especially in Cyprus. Nadezhda is an experienced banking and AML & Compliance professional with over 15 years proven track records with several Private Banks in the Baltic Region with an extensive background in private wealth management of HNWIs and working with corporate clients. In September 2022 relocated to Cyprus and is currently based in Limassol. Aims to develop a professional network and suggest solutions for financial management.

Founder / Managing Director - online platform FindPro

Experience in management positions in a Russian private bank. More than 10 years as a financial director in a development company engaged in hotel projects, from site selection to construction and handover to operation. About 12 years moved to Cyprus. Private business in administration of businesses in Cyprus and other European countries. A year ago started the implementation of two new online platforms (website plus mobile application) for Cyprus. Launch planned for April and June 2023.

General Manager, Sunshadow Investments LTD

Paschalis Paschali is an experienced Real Estate Professional from Cyprus with a demonstrated history of working in the real estate industry. He received his BA(Econ) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Manchester in 2008 and his MPhil in Real Estate Finance from the University of Cambridge in 2009. He served as the Area Manager at Paschali Developers Ltd for 6 years. During his tenure, he dealt with all aspects of day-to-day running of the company office in Paphos, including achieving new sales, contract negotiation, after-sale and property management, payroll and human resource issues, as well as payments receival and coordination. Currently, Paschalis serves as the General Manager of Sunshadow Investments Ltd, a position he has held since September 2015. Sunshadow is a boutique real estate investment and development company primarily focusing in Larnaca city center.

Managing Director Nicos Rossos

Fellow Chartered Accountant with experience in Audit, Business Assurance and Corporate Finance both in the United Kingdom and Cyprus, with extensive experience in various industries. Moved to the Insurance sector 14 years ago, where he is now Managing Director of Nicos Rossos Insurance Brokers, an international health and life insurance adviser company, with offices in Limassol and London. The company works with companies helping them offer employee benefits to attract and retain talent, as well as individuals/families helping them get the cover and peace of mind they need. The company offers its services to clients in Europe, Africa and Asia.

Advocate and legal consultant

Marilia Paraschou is an advocate and legal consultant, licensed to practice law in Cyprus. She studied law at the University College of London (UCL) and at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and holds a Master's degree in International Law (LL.M.) from the Brussels School of International Studies. After her studies she practiced for one of the leading litigation firms in Cyprus and was also a member of a global Big 4 firm. Marilia is fluent in Greek, English and French. She has a keen interest in the intersect between business, tax and law and has attended a number of courses on Real Estate and Taxation law.

Co-Founder and CEO Solar Staff

Pavel, an entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in fintech and legal tech, he founded his first business in 2006, focusing on Internet law and digital rights protection. In 2011, he co-founded Seneschal International Consulting Limited in Hong Kong, providing tax counseling for Russian companies with international presence. Three years later, Pavel co-founded Solar Staff, an international fintech company with offices in Amsterdam, New York, and Limassol, providing solutions for secure deals between companies and contractors. Living in Cyprus, Pavel is deeply interested in contemporary art, drawing, and photography. His "Human and AI Collaborative Art" project challenges traditional art boundaries by fostering a unique partnership between humans and AI. His work offers a fresh perspective on technology's role in art, encouraging viewers to consider AI's potential to enhance, not replace, human creativity.

Director Swan Hellenic Travel

Irina is an experienced professional in the travel industry, who relocated to Cyprus 29 years ago. She was the Founder and Managing Director of "Dorian Travel" (from 2002 to 2020). Since 2020, she has held the position of Managing Director at Swan Hellenic Travel, a company which offers cultural expeditions around the world with the new fleet of Swan Hellenic Cruises. With over 28 years of experience in competitive markets, Irina is a dynamic business leader focused on results, developing and implementing business strategies.

Managing Partner, Granite Legal Group
Co-Founder and Director, Ultra.com.cy

Melinda is a seasoned international law and finance professional who spent 25 years living and working in Russia before coming to Cyprus 7 years ago. She was dubbed Russia's "Mother of Private Equity" for her pioneering work drafting corporate and investment related laws for the Russian Government in the early 1990s and her extensive career advising corporates and fund managers investing in Russia and all over the world. Today she is the owner and managing partner of the Granite Legal Group a Cyprus based boutique investment law practice specialising in Private Equity, Corporate M&A Advisory, Investor Relations, Venture Capital, and Capital Markets. Melinda is also the co-founder of two Cyprus start-ups in the e-commerce (Ultra.com.cy) and last mile delivery space (Quickbox.com.cy). She has an LL.M in International Finance and Law from King's College London and she currently serves on the boards of several public and private companies.

Director, Pyrgou Vakis LLC

With a wealth of experience in the legal realm, Georgia Papa has consistently demonstrated a keen understanding of the intricacies of corporate and commercial transactions. Her involvement underscores a commitment to fostering global partnerships and showcasing Cyprus as an attractive destination for businesses seeking strategic advantages. Georgia Papa has an LLB from the University of Leicester, an LLM from King's College London and is a holder of the Advanced Diploma in International Taxation. She is also a holder of the Cysec Advance certification, a member of the Tax Committee of the Cyprus Bar Association and a member of the board of the Cyprus – Turkmenistan Business Association, operating under the auspices of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Founder and CEO of Parvanyan Consulting LLC

Founder and CEO of Parvanyan Consulting LLC. Mher Parvanyan is a specialist with many years of experience in the field of economics and finance. In 2013 he personally founded Parvanyan Consulting LLC, which now has more than 300 customers from diverse fields and provides all the services instrumental for the business management. He had experience as financial manager in various state institutions. Was a lecturer in Armenian State University of Economics. He is a member of the RA Association of Accountants and a qualified chief accountant. Participated in resource management courses (NATO School, Germany, 2011). He, also, participated in the discussion of the Tax Code in the National Assembly of RA, and initiated a number of discussions in the sphere. Finally, Mher is the co-author of many textbooks about economics and finance.

CEO Ellinas Finance Public Company Limited

Nearchos has worked as Chief Executive Officer of Ellinas Finance Public Company Limited since June 2019.  He initially began as Executive Officer with his main responsibilities being the strategy and growth of the company, as well as the management of the company’s risks.

He initially began his career with KPMG Cyprus in 2011, having joined the Audit Department as Senior Supervisor where he specialised in the external audit of insurance companies and credit institutions.

Nearchos has acted as a member of the board of directors and a member of the Audit Committee of Actibond Growth Fund Public Company Limited, a company listed on the Cyprus Stock Exchange. He has also acted as a member of the board of directors of J&P Fresca (Cyprus) Produce Ltd. During the period 2017 to 2018, he acted as a member of the Board of Directors and member of the Audit Committee of Cosmos Insurance Public Company Ltd.

Nearchos graduated from the University of Nottingham (UK) having obtained a BSc Hons in Finance, Accounting and Management. He went on to achieve the title of a Chartered Accountant, and he is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) since 2015.

CEO, ROME MARITIME LTD

Olesea Ceaicovschi (Tchaikovsky) is CEO at ROME MARITIME LTD. Previously she has worked as General Manager at Sea Lux Ltd as well as Lawyer at Tchaikovsky S.R.L., Research Associate at Pedersen & Partners as well in the Real Estate and Property Development, and in the Hospitality sector in Cyprus, as well as gained administrative and accounting experience in London, United Kingdom. Mrs. Tchaikovsky has obtained Bachelor’s degree in Law and Criminology from State University in Moldova and followed Customer Services Executive Development course at Cyprus International Institute of Management. In addition to her native Romanian, she speaks fluent English and Russian, very good Polish and conversational French and Greek.

Franchise Business Director, Quonota Investments

Vadım Zakharov is a franchise business director of long pedigree. He specializes in international markets and is responsible for developing leading franchises on the use of progressive systems and applications.