Demetra is an experienced banking and legal professional having worked in the industry for 20 years. Demetra holds a PhD in Banking Law and an LLB from the University of Bristol. She is a member of the Cyprus Bar Association, having joined in 2004, and a certified Nominated Advisor (NOMAD) of the Cyprus Securities Stock Exchange. She worked for 17 years with the Association of Cyprus Banks as Head of the Legal Department, until 2021. Since 2021 she is a partner at the Nicosia based boutique Law firm Plati, Parparinos & Associates LLC, MAP Legal Aliant. She is the Vice-Chair of Ancoria Bank. Demetra teaches Banking Law as a visiting lecturer at the European Institute of Management and Finance and the London Governance and Compliance Academy.