Cyprus Business Summit India 2022

George Michail is the CEO and co-founder of IMH, a leading Corporate Events and Media organisation operating in the knowledge and information economy. Every year, IMH organises more than 100 summits, conferences, awards and strategic forums, bringing together thousands of influential decision makers. IMH Media provides a broad range of information, news and services for the business community and the mainstream media. Prior to establishing IMH, George Michail worked for one of the largest law firms of Cyprus. He holds a degree a Economics and Politics from the University of Southampton.

Andreas Yiasemides is a Partner at PwC and Head of Risk, Compliance & Regulation Advisory of the organisation. He previously served for a period of 5 years as the Partner In Charge of the organisation’s Fund Services department. On his graduation from the University of Manchester with a first-class degree in Economics, he joined PwC in 1999 and qualified as a Chartered Accountant (FCA). He continued his career with the Bank of Cyprus, holding various positions including heading the Custody and Trusts Unit. He then moved on to an organisation of professional services where he set up and led the Fund Services Unit. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Cyprus and of the Central Bank of Cyprus and is the President of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Investment Fund Association (CIFA). He is also the President and a member of the Cyprus National Advisory Council of the Charter Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI).

Lefteris S. Eleftheriou is a Director at Invest Cyprus. In his capacity, he is proactively promoting Cyprus, as an attractive investment destination abroad in the key economic sectors. He possesses years of experience for the development of the investment environment and entrepreneurship, as well as providing facilitation services to investors. In 2013, Lefteris took a lead role as part of a team assigned to prepare the strategy for the development of the filming industry in Cyprus. Lefteris is now the Chairman of the Cyprus Film Commission, the body responsible for assessing filming applications. He also leads the national effort for the promotion of Cyprus as an attractive film destination and he is an elected board member of the European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN). Lefteris holds a BA in Political Sciences and Philosophy from Hunter College, New York, and an MA in Politics from the New York University, having also attended law courses at the University of London and political communication courses at the University of Cyprus. During his professional carrier he was professionally engaged in the field of political consulting and corporate intelligence management, covering the East Mediterranean, MENA region and Eastern Europe.

George Karatzias is the Vice-Chairman of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. He led Alter Domus fund services in Cyprus until 31 December 2020, having joined in 2011. He also served as a board member and the vice-chairman of the Fund Administrators Committee of the Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA). He was also a member of the Funds Committee of ICPAC (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus). He is a Fellow member of ACCA and holds a Master’s degree in Marketing and Financial Services from the University of Exeter. He has accumulated significant experience in international fund structuring, management as well as provision of ancillary, middle and back-office services including fund administration.

Michalis Vasiliou is a Board Member and Head of the Asset Management Services at KPMG in Cyprus. Michalis graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class degree in Accounting and Finance and is a Fellow (FCA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (“ICAEW”). He primarily services groups operating within the investment funds and financial services sector. Michalis is also a member of the Department of Professional Practice at KPMG in Cyprus, providing technical support on the correct application of IFRSs requirements. He is a presenter for IFRS seminars to the staff of KPMG, to clients and the public through KPMG Academy. He is also the Chairman of the Investment Funds committee of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Cyprus (ICPAC) and the Chairman of the Alternative Investment Funds committee of the Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA).

Konstantinos Xanthis started his career in 1994 at Barclays Bank Plc, Athens as a member of the Global Securities Services team. He later worked for Interamerican Insurance Group, and Telesis Investment Bank before joining Eurobank in 2005. He is currently Head of Wealth Management Operations at Eurobank Cyprus and represents the Bank at many international forums and committees of the Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA). He holds a B.Sc. in Business Finance from the University of South Carolina, the USA, and a Master’s in Business Administration from the ALBA Graduate Business School in Greece. He also holds the Investment Services Advanced Certificate by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.

Dr. Nikolas Mastroyiannopoulos has extensive experience and a doctorate in Molecular and Cellular Biology. He also has a degree in Biomedical Sciences. He has been working at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics from 2006 and in 2012, he was appointed Lecturer and later Assistant Professor at the Cyprus School of Molecular Medicine (CSMM). On March 4th, 2020 Dr. Mastroyiannopoulos was appointed Chief Scientist of Research and Innovation by H.E. the President of the Republic of Cyprus and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation. Dr. Mastroyiannopoulos was also appointed as a board member of the JRC Board of Governors, the National Board for Research and Innovation, member of the steering investment committee of the Cyprus Equity Fund in collaboration with the European Equity Fund (EIF) and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Research and Innovation.

Dr. George Pamporidis studied law in Athens and went on to get a Masters degree (LL.M. Shipping Law) from the University of Southampton, an M.Sc in International Relations from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D in International law from the University of Southampton. He served (2015 to 2018) as Minister of Health of the Republic of Cyprus under President Anastasiades. During his tenure he formulated and introduced a complete reform of the Health Sector.  George is a Lawyer based in Cyprus practicing corporate and shipping law, qualified in Cyprus, England & Wales and Greece. He is the author of two books and numerous articles. He also teaches International Shipping Law at the University of Cyprus.

Iraklis is a Partner and the current Deputy CEO of Quality Group of Companies and has professional experience in the field of Real Estate, Hospitality, Education, and Medical business, both at a local and international level. He has a leading role in significant real estate investments, mergers and acquisitions, management, and sustainable construction projects in Greece and Cyprus and has provided asset portfolio guidance to various international high-net-worth clients and headquartered companies. In profession, he is a Civil Engineer [MEng] with a registered license under the Cyprus Scientific and Technological Chamber, member of the Chamber of Commerce Committee in Cyprus, and a holder of an MBA in Business degree. He is also a Chartered Surveyor [MRICS] and a Certified Person of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.

Eurobank Cyprus stands out for its unique business model that focuses on Corporate Banking, Wealth Management, International Business Banking, Affluent Banking and Global Markets. Its products and services are tailored to meet the needs of its elite clientele. Since the commencement of their operations in 2007, the Bank has achieved impressive growth rates, strong capital adequacy, recurring profitability and excess liquidity. It maintains a network of eight Banking centers throughout Cyprus. Eurobank Cyprus is a Cyprus registered company, operates autonomously and is subject to all laws and regulations of the Republic of Cyprus.

Pamboridis LLC is a General Commercial and Corporate law firm founded in 2003 and headed by Dr George Pamboridis, assisted by five Partners and a number of senior and junior Associates. With two offices, in Cyprus and Greece, we aspire to meet all the legal needs of our worldwide clients on all main fields of law and to offer our international clientele a local insight to the markets of the jurisdictions where we operate offices. Our team of lawyers are well qualified, working on the highest level of professionalism and in an efficient and speedy manner.

In a world that is constantly evolving, our aim at PwC Cyprus is to find the right solutions to complex problems. We focus on quality and build strong relationships based on trust, creating value for our clients, stakeholders and society. Based on PwC’s new global strategy, “The New Equation”, we look at problems from different angles and present innovative solutions that make a difference and lead to sustained outcomes. More than 1100 people in Cyprus join forces with 364,000 professionals of our global network in 151 countries and create an experienced team that combines intelligent approaches, experience and technological innovation. Visit www.pwc.com.cy to discover the benefits we can bring to you.

Quality Group is one of the leading property development organizations in Cyprus and the Mediterranean, with over 30 years of experience, operating in numerous projects. The Group has been upholding the corporate spirit of ‘‘Quality’’ since developing its first property project. Through conceiving client-oriented architectural concepts whilst pursuing high quality living environment and harmonious community as goals, Quality Group has successfully built up its brand name in the Domestic and International market.

The Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) represents the face and voice of the Cyprus asset management and investment fund community. Founded in 2013, CIFA currently counts over 380 members and represents fund managers, depositaries, administrators, professional advisory firms and other specialist firms involved in the fund services industry in Cyprus. CIFA’s Board of Directors is comprised of high caliber industry professionals who come from all areas of the funds industry and are well-placed to support and complement the continued development of the industry. CIFA’s mission revolves around assisting its members capitalize on industry trends, shaping the development of the regulatory and legislative framework, enhancing professionalism, integrity and quality, and promoting Cyprus as a leading funds jurisdiction.

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) is the independent public supervisory Authority responsible for the supervision of the investment services market, transactions in transferable securities carried out in the Republic of Cyprus and the collective investment and asset management sector. It also supervises firms offering administrative services.

The Investor is the leading business and lifestyle guide on emerging markets providing insights from the world’s business leaders and perspectives on the companies, trends and people that are shaping the future of the global economy. We engage with over 165.000 investors and decision-makers in 48 countries with nearly US$60 billion in available capital for investments.

GOLD was first published in 2011 as the first monthly English-language business magazine in Cyprus. Today, it not only consistently promotes good business practices, focusing on the promotion of Cyprus as an international business centre, but has a unique readership, comprising High Net Worth Individ­uals, executives of international companies, and English-speaking Cypriot and non-Cypriot busi­nessmen and women.

As the flagship publication within IMH’s media brands, IN Business magazine, has a 16-year history, during which thousands of examples of good business practices by businesses and businesspeople, brands, commercial practices and developments have been showcased. The aim of IN Business was – and continues to be – the promotion of good Cypriot business. www.inbusinessnews.com