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Evdokia Pitsillidou
Partner - Risk & Compliance Director at SALVUS Funds
Evdokia, a partner at SALVUS Funds, is actively advising and working on all matters related to licensing, regulatory compliance and internal audits for Investment Firms, Crypto Providers (CASP), Investment Funds and Payment Institutions.
Maria Pittashi
General Manager at PLUGIT
Maria is the General Manager at PLUGIT, a leading Fintech company providing multiple award-winning solutions for the financial markets, including the YOONIT suite of intelligent modules.
Her appointment as General Manager sees her heading the company's expansion into new markets, streamlining the client onboarding process, and maintaining PLUGIT's reputation for excellent customer experience.
Maria has accumulated many years of experience in the sector, having served in management positions with some of the leading companies in the financial industry. Prior to taking on her role at PLUGIT, Maria was the FX Specialist Manager for the MENA region at Thomson Reuters/Refinitiv.
Carla Nemr
Chief Business Development Officer at Tickmill
Carla Nemr serves as the Chief Business Development Officer at Tickmill, an award-winning, multi-regulated broker. Carla’s role is to oversee the strategic expansion and development of business operations and partnerships for the Tickmill Group across various regions. With two decades of expertise in Business Development and Sales, spanning both retail and institutional sectors, Carla has been instrumental in advancing the Group's growth. Her contributions include defining strategic goals, crafting expansion plans, exploring and entering new markets, and enhancing the group's global presence. She is a firm believer in business ethics and in building long-lasting, quality relationships. Her motto is ‘the sky is the limit’. In 2022, Carla was recognised as one of the "Influential Arab Women" during the Arab Women Summit in Dubai.
Victor Ivanov
Regional Head of Business Development (EMEA) at Brokeree Solutions
With over a decade of expertise in B2B sales and business development, Victor Ivanov currently holds the position of Regional Head of Business Development (EMEA) at Brokeree Solutions, a prominent turnkey technology provider for multi-asset brokerages. Victor is equipped with a bachelor's degree in Anti-crisis Management and a master's degree in Economics. His focus at Brokeree Solutions involves driving business development initiatives across the EMEA region, contributing to the company's growth and success in the dynamic field of technologies for brokerages.
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Vince De Castro
Founder at De Castro Media
Vince De Castro is the founder of De Castro Media, a marketing agency that combines a deep understanding of technology with a keen insight into consumer behavior to deliver strategies that not only engage but also convert.
Vince’s ability to transform complex digital trends into actionable, growth-centric strategies has established him as a respected figure in the industry. His commitment to staying ahead of the curve ensures that De Castro Media is not just a marketing agency, but a forward-thinking partner in its clients' success.
Roberto d’Ambrosio
CEO at Axiory
Roberto is a very experienced senior executive with one of the strongest reputations in the industry, approved in several jurisdictions and holding C-level positions in major brokerages before being appointed as CEO of Axiory Brokerage Group, He is a compliance, risk management and corporate governance expert, passionate about education and is a well-known trading and investment mentor. As Director and CEO of Axiory Global, Roberto has been involved in the set-up and management of all core processes. His presence has exponentially expanded the company’s reach to new jurisdictions while maintaining a flawless reputation among lawmakers, authorities, and traders.
Kyriakos Charilaou
Director of Compliance Operations (Deputy Global Head of Compliance) at EXANTE
Experienced financial professional with proven success in trading and portfolio management on global FX, stocks, indices, and commodities markets. Extensive background and working experience on risk exposure, asset and wealth management and legal requirements and procedures as requested by local financial watchdog/authority (CySEC). Strong ability to build and lead teams that meet and exceed designated goals expectations and profitability targets (excess alpha returns on Benchmarks). Highly adept at developing and implementing strategies that enhance revenues and decrease expenses.
Craig Jenkins
Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Squared Financial
Craig began his career in the British Army serving in law enforcement on a global scale. He then transitioned to law before moving to corporate advisory consultancy on corporate fraud and compliance in London and Dubai for some of the largest companies in the world. He has worked in the financial investment industry in Cyprus for 6 years and is now the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer for Squared Financial.
Christina Irakleous
Chief Marketing Officer at Rock - West
Christina is the newly appointed Chief Marketing Officer of Rock - West, a relatively new Forex Brokerage. She is responsible for the strategic delivery of marketing initiatives in more than 15 markets in Asia, Middle East & Africa; driving brand awareness, demand generation and positioning the Rock-West brand prominently across the respective regions. Christina has experience across B2C and B2B in a variety of industries including Capital Markets, Software Tech, Crypto-Payment solutions as well as iGaming. She has held senior marketing and communication roles in both established organisations and startups.
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Petros Kalaitzis
Head of Cyprus at Tools for Brokers
Petros has held key positions in various organisations, showcasing his versatility and leadership capabilities. Currently serving as the Head of Cyprus at Tools for Brokers, his responsibilities include overseeing sales, asset management, customer relationship management (CRM), account management, and operations management.
In his previous role as Managing Director & COO at The Trading Pit, Petros demonstrated his strategic acumen in steering the company towards success. As the Chief Experience Officer (CXO) at NAGA, he played a pivotal role in enhancing customer experiences and driving business growth.
Petros’s managerial journey includes a significant tenure at Tickmill, where he served as the Head of Client Services for Listed Derivatives in the UK and EU. Here, he played a crucial role in building client-facing departments from scratch, coordinating marketing, sales, and client services efforts, and contributing to long-term product strategy and planning.
With experience at Saxo Bank in Cyprus as the Manager of Retail and Corporate Sales, Petros engaged in business development, selling FX, CFDs, equities, options, futures, and bonds. His role involved organizing webinars and seminars, cross-selling, and up-selling bank products.
Kelly Fenech
Partner at MK Fintech
Dr Kelly Fenech has a prolific background in financial services, distributed ledger technology, FinTech and capital markets with a special focus on investment, VFA and payment services, anti-money laundering and financial instruments.
His career path yielded crucial experience in assisting clients in corporate and commercial matters, particularly corporate governance, M&A transactions and general company law. Furthermore, he specialises in the issuing of legal opinions, structuring fintech products – specifically crypto assets to ensure they aren’t classified as financial instruments, assisting clients apply for financial/VFA services licences and advising on various regulatory matters to ensure firms remain compliant with EU legislation and MFSA and FIAU requirements.
Kelly is ranked in the Chambers and Partners Malta Fintech Legal Guide for 2023 and has gradually become a rising star within the Legal 500, including the Legal 500 Malta Fintech Guide 2023. He is also a member of the Malta Chamber of Advocates.
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Marios Panagi
Chief Marketing Officer at GBE Brokers
With over a decade in the investment industry, Marios is an experienced Chief Marketing & Operations Officer in creating a brand position in the prospect’s mind, reflecting reality and customer experience to achieve a competitive advantage in the marketplace. A believer in writing the strategy plan on a paper, the “whole cluster of things”, which helps to define the direction, discover what we are thinking, as well identify the opportunities which will simply be the catalyst of an exchange transaction to drive growth in numbers. Highly involved in institutional and retail sales in closing deals and a technical practitioner in design, execution, and delivery on performance campaigns.
Marilena Iakovou
Chief Marketing Officer at Doo Prime
Marilena currently serves as Doo Prime’s Chief Marketing Officer and plays a vital role in developing and implementing the overall marketing strategy of the company. She has a strong academic background in Marketing and Advertising and brings more than 15 years of hands-on experience in planning and executing effective marketing campaigns and driving growth for reputable global financial firms. Among them, M4Markets, where she played an instrumental role in establishing the fintech startup in the industry, and Tickmill, where, as the first Group CMO, she helped increase market share in key regions and driven overall business expansion.
Yiannis Pettemerides
BA, MA, FCA (ICAEW), Forensic Investigations, Sanctions Compliance, Anti Money Laundering Compliance
Yiannis is a Consultant, in the fields of Forensic, Anti-Money Laundering, Regulatory Compliance, Registered Auditor and Insolvency Practitioner, with more than 20 years of experience.
He was engaged, for more than 2 years, as an External Technical Expert, and leading the Onsite Inspection Teams, of the AML/Supervision Department of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). He was also the Chairman and a Member, for more than 5 years, of the Economic Crime and Forensic Accounting Committee of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) and also the Vice-Chairman, for more than 4 years, of the Promotion of the Profession and Academic Relations Committee of the Cyprus Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
Yiannis is engaged as an External Technical Expert, in the fields of Forensic Investigations, Anti-money Laundering Investigations and Audit Investigations, by the Cyprus Police Economic Crime Unit, the Attorney General Office, the Audit General Office and the Private Sector.
Furthermore, Yiannis is a Member of the AML and Compliance Committee of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC), a Member of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and a Founding Member of the Cyprus #209 Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
He holds a Bachelor and a Master’s degrees in Accounitng, Economics and Finance (BA, MA), a Fellowship and Practicing Audit Certificates from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and from the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC). He is also a Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and of the International Compliance Association (ICA).
Uri Samet
CEO at Buzz Dealer
Uri Samet is the CEO and founder of Buzz Dealer, an award-winning global digital marketing firm specialising in Online Reputation Management and Digital PR. With over 20 years of dedicated experience and a proven track record in various digital marketing strategies, he has positioned Buzz Dealer as a global leader in the fields of ORM, SEO, and digital PR, with special attention to the financial industries. Uri has held senior marketing and management positions, contributed as an advisory board member to various start-up companies, and is a member of both the Forbes Agency Council and the Entrepreneur Leadership Network
Christoforos Livadiotis
Group Chief AML Officer at Trading Point Group - XM
Christoforos Livadiotis has been dealing with AML for almost 20 years. He is currently the Group Chief AML Officer for Trading Point Group (https://www.trading-point.com), a leading financial services provider offering world-class brokerage products through several regulated entities. He is also the AMLCO of XM, the Group’s regulated entity in Cyprus.
Christoforos has an extensive knowledge of the AML function from the banking standpoint as well since he was the Head of Compliance and the Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO) of AstroBank Ltd (previously Piraeus Bank (Cyprus) Ltd) for a number of years.
Prior to joining Piraeus Bank (Cyprus) Ltd, Christoforos worked for 6 years as a financial analyst/investigator in the Cyprus FIU, (MOKAS), under the Attorney General of the Republic of Cyprus. Christoforos holds a BSc from the University of East Anglia (UEA) in Accounting with Management and a MSc from the University of Reading – ISMA Centre Business School in International Securities Investment and Banking (ISIB).
João Monteiro
Executive Director at 4XC
Joao Monteiro is the Founder of Geomatrix Holdings, 4xC, and CarteiraX, with more than 20 years of experience across fintech, forex, brokerage, trading, AI, and technology, as well as digital banking and stock market knowledge. Over the past few decades, his organisation has built trust and transparency across Europe, the Pacific region, and Latin America while coordinating with regulatory bodies such as Cysec, FCA UK, Banco Central de Uruguay, FSC, etc. A highly respected and well-renowned industry expert, forex coach and trainer, Joao is a recognised contributor to financial articles in Nasdaq, Dow Jones, MarketWatch, Washington Post, The Guardian, and The Sun. Leading the global expansion of his organisations, Joao has played a critical role in the development of business partnerships and business plans and has developed his organisations with a specific focus on comprehensive strategies, financial and operational efficiencies, risk and crisis management, and a human-centric approach for future-ready businesses. Joao runs his companies with diversity at the forefront, knowing that different minds who contribute to the same goal will lead to the best results, as is evident in the success of his companies.
Elena Christodoulou
Head of Europe at Markets.com
Elena Christodoulou is the Head of Europe for Markets.com, a premier global online trading provider. She spearheads the company's operational strategies and initiatives throughout the European market, bolstering its presence and propelling expansion efforts. With a distinguished history in the financial sector, she has showcased remarkable leadership acumen and an in-depth grasp of European market intricacies. Elena's unwavering dedication to client contentment, innovation, and performance-driven outcomes has cemented her reputation as a respected leader within the industry. Having held pivotal positions at Markets.com, notably as Regional Manager DACH, Elena has consistently delivered exceptional results and cultivated enduring partnerships with clients and collaborators. Her profound comprehension of the trading landscape, coupled with her strategic foresight, is pivotal in advancing the company's growth objectives. Elena Christodoulou leads the development and implementation of strategic directives aimed at driving business expansion, managing client interactions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Demetrios Zamboglou
Industry Expert
Dr. Demetrios Zamboglou is a seasoned fintech executive renowned for his leadership, having held notable C-level positions at Libertex, Lykke, BABB, CFI Financial, and Doto Group. In recent years, he successfully established Switzerland's first cryptocurrency exchange. Recognised for his contributions to Forbes, Arabian Business and Entrepreneur Magazine, Dr Zamboglou is also a Professor of Practice at the Rome Business School, leveraging his PhD in Behavioural Finance from King's College London.
Styliana Charalambous
CEO at Selfmade Finance
Styliana Charalambous, is a Chartered Certified Accountant with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance. A highly motivated financial analyst with expertise in audit and investment strategies. She has several years of experience in the finance industry, as an audit supervisor at KPMG and the Head of Investment & Market Research in a multinational Fintech company. Styliana is passionate about personal finance, investing, and creating finance content on social media and currently lectures in Accounting & Finance at Canterbury Christ Church University. She is also the Founder and CEO of Selfmade Finance, an organisation that helps thousands of students worldwide plan for their financial future and make smart decisions about their money.
Nicolas Shamtanis
CEO at Netrios
Nicolas Shamtanis is a financial industry professional, working in the CFD’s space since 2007.
Having worked at easymarkets , Exness, BDSwiss and currently Netrios & Funderpro - a B2B prop trading Provider, Nicolas, combines extensive traditional CFD brokerage experience, along with prop trading insights which he is happy to share with anyone who is interested to enter the space.
Vince Vella
CTO at Computime FinTech and ComplyRadar
Dr Vincent Vella brings over 20 years of senior technical leadership and management experience. Presently, he serves as the CTO/COO at the FinTech arm of Computime Group for BRSANALYTICS and ComplyRadar. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Vince is an esteemed lecturer at the University of Malta, contributing to the Department of Artificial Intelligence.
With a profound passion for Computational Finance, Dr Vella's main interests revolve around exploring the dynamic intersection of AI and blockchain. Specifically, he delves into areas such as AI Managed Funds, decentralised AI utilising smart contracts, data standardisation and discovery, as well as regulatory frameworks. This keen interest reflects his dedication to advancing the potential synergies between artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies.
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Victor Zachariades
CEO at BKR44
In his professional experience within the fintech sector, Victor Zachariades has contributed to the growth and regulatory compliance of several leading organisations.
Most notably, his work involved establishing an operational hub for Pepperstone in the Cyprus market post-Brexit, blending regulatory knowledge with business strategies to aid in its operational development and financial success. While at Libertex, he was integral in the rollout of European operations, with a keen focus on Compliance and Risk Management. He additionally supported Libertex's team and revenue growth. He later contributed to Alpaca's shift towards becoming a regulated entity, emphasising structural and operational risk management amidst the FTX event.
Victor has since initiated BKR44, a consultancy aiding fintech firms in areas like organisational restructuring, brokerage operations and risk management.
Victor’s career path reflects a commitment to fostering compliant, innovative, and viable financial practices across the global markets.
Zoltan Nemeth
Head of Growth at ZuluTrade
Zoltan Nemeth has been a significant presence in the financial services sector since 2011, consistently representing leading service providers. In his current capacity, he leads the charge in expanding ZuluTrade's services, showcasing exceptional leadership in both the retail and institutional sectors. Possessing a wealth of experience as a director, entrepreneur, and consultant across diverse industries, Zoltan brings a distinctive and insightful perspective to the fintech domain. Noteworthy are Zoltan's keen insights into fintech trends and innovative solutions.
Ed Hancock
Director of Operations at Pelican Trading
Before joining Pelican, Ed's background was in engineering, research & analysis and marketing. Ed now heads up all UK operations for Pelican - overseeing the provision of copy trading systems for the likes of Pepperstone, IC Markets, Vantage, Axi, Hantec, Finalto and many more.
Anna Stylianou
CEO at AML Cube
Anna Stylianou is an experienced AML compliance and financial crime risk management expert, with a proven track record of success in regulated financial institutions.
Over her career, she has worked in traditional banking, EMIs, as the Head of Compliance and Non-executive director investment firms, and has collaborated with reputable lawyers.
She is an expert in embedding regulatory compliance standards and delivering results in the fight against financial crime.
Anna is also a recognised international thought leader in the AML, KYC, and crypto compliance fields.
Anna is passionate about educating and uplifting her peers, existing compliance professionals, and the next generation. She is the founder and principal of AML Cube, a consulting and training firm aiming to assist entities in combating financial crime.
Katerina Burtsava
Head of Business Development at Think Huge LTD (ForexVPS.net)
With over 10 years of expertise in sales and business development, Katerina Burtsava serves as the Head of Business Development at Think Huge Limited (which owns ForexVPS.net), a premier provider of Forex VPS and infrastructure solutions. In this pivotal role, she drives global sales strategy, forging lucrative B2B partnerships, and seizing new opportunities. Through strategic acumen and dedication, she successfully secured major contracts with key brokers and fintech providers, propelling company revenue and market share to new heights.
Yiannis Menelaou
Executive Director at TopFX
Yiannis is a visionary investments and digital finance leader. He is currently a director at TopFX Group. With a keen focus on emerging technologies, Yiannis co-founded both the Cyprus Blockchain Association and the European BlockTech Federation, shaping the European blockchain landscape.
His expertise has powered landmark projects, including Switzerland's inaugural Crypto Exchange Lykke, and facilitated multimillion-dollar capital raises for businesses worldwide. Yiannis's impact spans continents, from spearheading the Tokyo Government Blockchain Business Camp 2017 to advancing the blockhain ecosystems in the UK, Slovakia, Cyprus and more.
An esteemed adjunct lecturer at the University of Nicosia, Yiannis shares his knowledge in digital currency and blockchain education. He also lends his strategic acumen to the boards of major investment groups like FBS and Oval Money/ETX Capital.
Recognized for his thought leadership, Yiannis serves as an external reviewer for the Journal of Governance and Regulation, specializing in FinTech and blockchain research.
Andreas Xenophontos
Head of Payments at Skilling Limited
Andreas has vast experience in the banking and payments industry while working for leading Fintech and Investment firms across the world. His extensive knowledge of banking and payments systems has allowed him to streamline processes and optimize financial operations for the firms. Andreas is a Fintech enthusiast and passionate about changing and upgrading the Banking and Payments industry while making it available,easy and transparent for everyone to use for all purposes. He has also fostered strong relationships with key financial partners and stakeholders, ensuring the firm's success in the competitive world of finance.
Yiannos Ashiotis
Managing Director at GRC Partners
Before becoming an Independent Compliance Consultant, Yiannos led the regulatory compliance and fund services department at Grant Thornton (Cyprus) Ltd and was the managing director of its subsidiary company Grant Thornton Fund Services (Cyprus) Ltd.
He has extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements for financial and credit institutions and substantial sectoral experience both in the Middle East and the EU. Yiannos has advised clients on governance, risk, and compliance regulatory framework and requirements and assisted regulators, financial groups and large corporations in various aspects of GRC program implementation. Yiannos is actively involved in authorization, compliance and risk management engagements for investment firms, banks, payment institutions, investment funds, and crypto asset service providers.
He is a Certified Public Accountant (AICPA) and holds an MBA in International Finance and a BSc in Business Administration (Accounting and Finance). He is a Board Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) Cyprus National Advisory Council. Additionally, Yiannos now sits as a board member of Revolut Digital Technologies and StoneX Europe respectively.
Viktoria Soltesz
CEO at PSP Angels
Viktoria Soltesz is the founder of the payment consulting firm, PSP Angels, which helps online businesses optimise their payment flows and costs by finding the best payment and banking solutions. (pspangels.com). Viktoria is also the Partner of a boutique firm in Malta, which was created to improve the payments processing infrastructure for clients within the iGaming industries, specifically. She also runs a finance and tax consulting firm in Cyprus for over 15 years now. (viktoriasoltesz.com). She has extensive experience with payment issues and high-risk industries.
Viktoria also used to lecture at the University of West London and is a regular speaker at iGaming, blockchain, fintech and investment conferences.
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Drosoula Hadjisavva
Chief Marketing Officer at SquaredFinancial
Drosoula is the Chief Marketing Officer at SquaredFinancial, a leading multi-regulated FinTech firm. Having a strong academic background as a certified marketer and holder of BSc in Computer Science and an MBA, she brings over 13 years of a proven track record in heading global marketing operations across leading fintech firms, setting and redefining marketing strategies, driving growth for global firms. Drosoula is a hands-on brand builder and has contributed to strengthening and maintaining the brand positioning of numerous fx/financial firms, neobanks and paytech companies. She is well-versed in strategic digital marketing and branding, product marketing and the art of effective public relations and communication. Her influence reverberates across the global fintech landscape, where she has masterfully elevated brand equity for numerous businesses.
Antonis Hadjicostas
Manager Regulatory Compliance at Hellenic Bank
Antonis is a passionate and highly experienced professional in the field of Banking, Investment, and Insurance Services regulatory compliance. His expertise spans various areas, including MiFID II, MiCA, IDD, FATCA/CRS, DAC6, Solvency II, ESG, AML, Credit Granting, Payment Systems, PSD2. His commitment to staying ahead of the curve ensures that Antonis is a business practitioner and a forward-thinking professional.
Antonis embarked on his career at HSBC Greece in 2007, later transitioning to PwC Cyprus in 2010. During his tenure at PwC, he qualified as a Chartered Accountant of ICAEW and actively managed a notable portfolio of clients within the financial sector, both locally and internationally. Since 2019, Antonis has been a part of Hellenic Bank, serving as a Manager at Regulatory Compliance, as well as an interim Chief Compliance Officer of Hellenic Group for nearly 7 months in 2022.
Antonis is equipped with a degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Additionally, he is a full member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC).
Georgio Nikolaou
VP of Sales & Partnerships at Klarpay AG
Georgio Nikolaou is a seasoned professional in fintech with a wide-ranging career covering partnerships, leading sales teams, and business growth. In his current role as Vice President of Sales and Partnerships at Klarpay AG, Georgio actively leads efforts in acquiring new clients and nurturing valuable partnerships to strengthen Klarpay's global presence. His expertise in negotiating mutually beneficial agreements and his deep understanding of financial regulations make him an invaluable asset in navigating the complexities of the industry.
Prior to his current position, Georgio held roles at renowned companies such as FXCM, BDSwiss and 26 Degrees, where he demonstrated his ability to lead sales teams, forge strategic collaborations, and drive business growth.
Udi Algrassi
Independent Expert
Udi Algrassi has more than 15-years’ experience as CEO, strong track record of “Go to Market” planning and execution, P&L management, financial plans and goals, staff development and performance evaluations.
He is a skilled business manager in global markets, living and working in the US, Europe and China. Udi has planned and executed local, regional and national business development plans including focused marketing strategies from concept to completion. He also has extensive B2B and B2C knowledge with IB’s, tied agent, white label, affiliates in regulated environments. (Cysec, FCA, ESMA )
Udi is deeply involved in the security token, blockchain and Crypto space, with in-depth expertise in secondary market, exchange services, and experience in traditional investment markets.
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Panos Kyriakides
Senior Commercial Manager at eBOS
Panos Kyriakides is a business professional with more than twenty years of experience in the Financial and Banking sector. Throughout the course of his career, he has gained valuable insights in communicating with people at all levels, by building and maintaining sound business relationship with customers and stakeholders. His extensive experience in compliance and due diligence of clients, enables him to analyse and understand clients’ needs and promote business products and services to potential clients while strictly streamlining processes in line with regulations and thus ensuring compliance to enforced practices and policies. Panos is currently the Commercial Manager of eBOS.
Christos Malikkidis
Business & Legal Advisor at Royal Pine
Christos is a Business & Legal Advisor at Royal Pine. He holds an LLB in English Law from Queen Mary University of London and an LLM in EU Law from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven of Belgium. Upon completing his studies, Christos trained at a Brussels boutique law firm and at the Pharma and Health services antitrust unit of the European Commission’s DG COMP. With his relocation to Cyprus, Christos practiced law for five years and was involved in high profile cross-border commercial litigation disputes, while his corporate legal expertise covered matters of EU & Competition, Data Privacy, IP & Technology and Corporate Insolvency. He is a member of the Cyprus Bar Association, a licensed Insolvency Practitioner, and a Certified Professional Development Trainer. Christos is fluent in English, Greek and conversational French. His favourite hobbies are podcasting, free diving and mountain climbing.
Eleftheria Zacharia
Head of Marketing at FXBO
Eleftheria Zacharia is a seasoned marketing leader with a talent for driving business growth through innovative strategies. With extensive experience in team leadership and comprehensive marketing planning, Eleftheria excels in crafting compelling brand identities and executing effective campaigns to engage target audiences. As Head of Marketing at FXBO, Eleftheria oversees all marketing operations, from brand development to agency management, ensuring the implementation of impactful strategies and monitoring ROI. She fosters inspirational leadership and a culture of continuous improvement, driving FXBO's marketing goals and staying ahead of industry trends
George Karatzias
Vice Chairman at Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (Cysec)
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 Masters 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.
Matteo Paganini
Group Chief Commercial Officer at ActivTrades
Matteo stands as a seasoned expert with over two decades in the financial sector, with a strong reputation in the industry. Compliance and corporate governance expert, he started his career in the FX industry dealing with market making and risk management and he had a pivotal role in founding Salex, Italy's first FX broker, acquired in 2009 by FXCM, where he spent a decade managing the company operations. At that time, he also lead the DailyFX portal, with the role Chief Analyst. He held notable leadership roles at Pepperstone, contributing to expanding the business and operations from Australia to Europe (London and Cyprus) and in Admirals, as Europe Revenue Officer. He’s now Group Chief Commercial Officer at ActivTrades, where he will be responsible for leading ActivTrades global strategy and driving the group's expansion to new jurisdictions, other than managing all the company’s core processes.
Alexis Michael
Commercial Executive & Electronic Customer Verification Specialist at eBOS
Alexis Michael is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in Sales and Business Development, having worked in global markets across big-name international corporations and innovative start-ups. He has emerged as a leading expert in Digital Onboarding and Verification, recognised for his expertise in navigating diverse industry landscapes. Being an expert in Digital Verification Solutions and KYC practices, Alexis currently serves as a Commercial Executive and subject expert in Electronic Customer Verification at eBOS.
Loïc Mosse
Platform Lead at Salesforce
Loïc worked with a panel of startups and large digital companies in Europe before joining Salesforce in 2006 as Account Executive. He held Sales leadership roles in Western and Southern Europe as Regional Vice President, before joining the publisher's Platform entity in 2022, with the mission of developing the innovation, security and data privacy business in the Southern EMEA region. Loïc received a Master's degree from the Institute for Political Studies of Lyon in 1993, and a MSc in Business from EM Lyon in 1996.
Andreas Andreou
Co-Chief Executive Officer at BDSwiss
Andreas Andreou joined BDSwiss as Chief Financial Officer in 2022, bringing with him a wealth of expertise and over 18 years of experience in the financial industry. Holding a BA degree in Accounting and Finance and an ACCA qualification, Andreas is distinguished by his strong financial acumen and exceptional leadership skills. His primary responsibility entails optimizing BDSwiss' financial operations and processes. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Andreas was swiftly promoted to the role of co-CEO in 2023.
Angelos Gregoriou
CEO & Co-Founder at Dynamic Works
Angelos Gregoriou, CEO and co-founder of Dynamic Works, a company renowned for creating Syntellicore, an award-winning platform for the financial industry, leads with a focus on innovation in FinTech and CRM applications. Since its establishment in 2003, Dynamic Works has achieved distinction for its pioneering web and CRM solutions, particularly highlighted by its flagship product, Syntellicore. introduced in 2017, this specialized CRM system is tailored for the financial industry, providing an integrated suite that encompasses CRM, back office, Traders Room, and a robust branded Mobile App, thereby establishing itself as a comprehensive platform for financial services providers. Operating out of Nicosia and Limassol, Cyprus, and with a global footprint through its extensive business network, Dynamic Works, under Angelo's strategic and hands-on leadership, has propelled Syntellicore to the forefront of financial CRM solutions.
Dennis Weissert
Sales Director at iSAM Securities
Dennis Weissert has recently joined iSAM Securities as Sales Director, bringing with him 13 years of experience in financial services across both Europe and UK.
Beginning his career at Varengold Bank, he transitioned to GBE Brokers as General Manager before excelling at OneZero Financial Systems, where he became Managing Director of Operations and Customer Success. Alongside his wealth of experience, Dennis is also an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and a holder of the Financial Services Regulatory Framework advanced license in Cyprus.
This expertise has allowed Dennis to focus on driving liquidity development and expanding market reach. His strategic approach, coupled with his industry network, aims to maximize client value, enhance market share, and foster lasting relationships.