2020 Cyprus Country Report
The 2020 Cyprus Country Report features in-depth articles on the economy, foreign direct investment, international trade and headquartering as well as detailed sector profiles and insights from Cyprus’ 100 most influential political, economic and business leaders shaping the future of their country and its industries.
The 2020 Cyprus Country Report features in-depth articles on the economy, foreign direct investment, international trade and headquartering as well as detailed sector profiles and insights from Cyprus’ 100 most influential political, economic and business leaders shaping the future of their country and its industries.
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MARIOS ELIADES<br />
FOUNDER<br />
DEMETRIS TAXITARIS<br />
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER<br />
M. ELIADES & PARTNERS LLC<br />
At Eliades & Partners, trust is our company’s most valuable asset. It is the<br />
principle on which we establish our business relationships whose mutual benefits<br />
we reap well into the future. Our personal approach enables us to access our<br />
clients’ needs effectively and maintain a commercial approach which optimizes<br />
efficiency and implementation. We value others just as we value ourselves.<br />
Furthermore, we strive to put a meaningful purpose behind what people want to<br />
achieve. We will find the real problem and turn it into an opportunity. Meeting your<br />
goals is our primary aim. We are dedicated to our clients and their business; our<br />
experienced team of professionals will assist you navigate the complex world of<br />
international business.<br />
MAP S.PLATIS GROUP<br />
MAP S.Platis is the leading financial services consulting group in <strong>Cyprus</strong> with<br />
clients that include regulators, banks, funds and fund managers, investment<br />
firms, insurance companies, and payment and electronic money institutions.<br />
Our expert team provides unique and tailored solutions in licensing, regulatory<br />
compliance, risk management, internal audit, human resources, regulatory<br />
technology, executive training and innovation consulting to financial institutions<br />
in <strong>Cyprus</strong> and the EU. Thanks to our vast regulatory compliance experience<br />
supporting local and international financial services institutions, continued<br />
interaction with regulatory authorities, multidisciplinary and diverse team of<br />
professionals, unparalleled track record, global network of associates and wealth<br />
of resources, our internationally recognised and award-winning team can support<br />
any client’s regulatory needs efficiently and effectively.<br />
4 Menandrou, Gala Tower, 2nd floor,<br />
office 201, 1066 Nicosia - <strong>Cyprus</strong><br />
T: (+357) 22 667 730<br />
Contact: Georgios Papadopoulos - Advocate<br />
E: gpapadopoulos@eliades.eu<br />
W: www.eliades.eu<br />
74 Archiepiskopou Makariou C, 3rd Floor,<br />
Mesa Geitonia, 4003, Limassol - <strong>Cyprus</strong><br />
T: (+357) 25 351 335<br />
Contact: Herodotos Michael - Head of the<br />
financial services registration department<br />
E: info@mapsplatis.com<br />
W: www.mapsplatis.com<br />
Who’s Who - <strong>Cyprus</strong> Business Directory<br />
FADI ABOUALFA<br />
MANAGING DIRECTOR<br />
MEES<br />
MEES now in its 65 years of publishing has pivoted its models from primarily<br />
news to data-driven analysis for the oil & gas industry. Focusing on the OPEC and<br />
its members, MEES provides its institutional readership with forward outlook<br />
that is vital to energy security supplies. The organization has now opened<br />
offices in London in order to tap into talent that will propel the business into<br />
a consultancy and advisory for a region that remains fraught with geopolitical<br />
and economic risk.<br />
Alkeos 23, Office 502,<br />
Engomi 2404, Nicosia - <strong>Cyprus</strong><br />
T: (+357) 22 675 479<br />
Contact: Fadi Aboualfa - Managing Director<br />
E: faboualfa@mees.com<br />
W: www.mees.com<br />
DR. SYMEON<br />
KASSIANIDES<br />
CHAIRMAN DEFA BOARD<br />
OF DIRECTORS<br />
NATURAL GAS PUBLIC COMPANY (DEFA)<br />
DEFA has the exclusive right to import and supply natural gas to all consumers<br />
in <strong>Cyprus</strong>. DEFA will develop and manage the gas network infrastructure. It will<br />
construct gas transmission lines and support a virtual network, provide bunkering<br />
services for ships and also natural gas for transportation. DEFA also owns 70%<br />
of ETYFA (30% owned by EAC), a special purpose subsidiary company that will<br />
own and manage the LNG Import Terminal (comprising an FSRU, Jetty, pipelines<br />
and onshore facilities). The Terminal’s EPCOM contract with the international<br />
consortium was signed in December 2019. Completion is expected in 2022.<br />
13 Limassol Ave, Demetra Tower, 4th Floor,<br />
2112 Nicosia | P. O. Box 24954,<br />
1305 Nicosia - <strong>Cyprus</strong><br />
T: (+357) 22 761 761<br />
Contact: Maria Theocharidou -<br />
Secretary/PA to the Executive Chairman<br />
E: info@defa.com.cy<br />
W: www.defa.com.cy<br />
VASSOS ARISTODEMOU<br />
CHAIRMAN & CEO<br />
NETINFO PLC<br />
NETinfo is a versatile and innovative technology company that has been enabling<br />
digital transformation strategies for banks and financial institutions since 2000.<br />
NETinfo’s flagship products, NETinfo Digital Banking Platform and NETinfo<br />
Mobile Financial Services (MFS), have successfully been part of the digital<br />
transformation process of banks and financial institutions, in more than 30<br />
countries worldwide. NETinfo focuses on retail, corporate and private banking.<br />
We support banks and financial institutions of all sizes across all geographies,<br />
helping them to harness the latest technologies, and we fully embrace the<br />
needs of today’s digital consumers. Industry analysts recognise NETinfo as one<br />
of the global leaders for omnichannel design and delivery.<br />
23 Aglantzias Ave., 2108 Nicosia<br />
P.O. Box 22658, 1523 Nicosia - <strong>Cyprus</strong><br />
T: (+357) 22 753 636<br />
E: mail@netinfo.eu<br />
W: www.netinfo.eu<br />
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