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EMBA and Nicosia & Limassol 2024 - 2025 Faculty:

Dr Myria Kkali is a full-time lecturer at CIM and the Academic Director at the Nicosia Campus. Her research interests include sensemaking and sensegiving practices in organisations, data-based marketing and social marketing.

Myria has been working in academia since 2012, when she was employed as a GTA in the Nottingham University Business School (Marketing department), where she received her PhD in 2018. She has been working as the Academic Director (Nicosia) at CIM since June 2017, where she delivers modules in topics such as marketing management, consumer behaviour, research methods, global marketing and contemporary marketing challenges. She has presented her own research at the 2015 British Academy of Management Conference, held in Portsmouth in October 2016, and her conference paper was published in the conference proceedings.

Myria is very interested in bridging the gap between academia and industry and has published a number of articles in the Business Bulletin of the CIM Research Centre. She has also delivered training seminars and has participated in consulting projects. She has developed close ties with many industry specialists since her move back to Cyprus in 2016 and has co-founded an NGO focusing on bringing about social change through music, by bringing opportunities to children and young people from low socio-economic backgrounds. Myria acts as the marketing and communications officer of the organisation.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Marketing Management
Digital Marketing
Human Resource Management

Nectaria Hadjiyianni has a degree in Applied Accounting from the Oxford Brooks University, a Master of Laws in International Business with Employment and Human Resources from the Cardiff Metropolitan University and is a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the UK and of The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Cyprus (ΣΕΛΚ). She is also a holder of the professional certificate in Life Insurance and Insurance from the Insurance Institute of Cyprus.

Nectaria is a professional banker at a major bank in Cyprus. Her professional experience includes working in several sectors of the bank with major the Retail Banking Services. She is also a part time trainer in the bank, delivering lectures to bank employees both theoretical and practical. Nectaria is an Accounting and Finance lecturer, developing and delivering courses of Professional Qualification (ACCA) as well as Academic Programs in Accounting and Finance with her primary teaching experience in Managerial Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Advanced topics in Financial Accounting, and Financial Statements Analysis.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Financial Accounting
Financial Management
Management Accounting

Theodora Physounis was born and brought up in London, UK. She finished school in Hampstead and went on to study Economics after which she achieved BA (Hons) and Masters Degrees. Since 1992, she has been teaching both Economics and the English language at various levels privately and at different institutions. Theodora taught Economics and related subjects at the University of Westminster, London for eight years where she also undertook research and contributed to publications. She also taught Economics and the English language at the Philips College, Nicosia for nine years. She joined our institution in 2012 where she teaches Economics, Business English, Banking and related subjects and Professional Skills for Business and Finance.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

- - Marketing Management
  - International Marketing
  - Economics
  - Banking

Yangos Hadjiyannis studied at the University of Nottingham where he earned an LL.B. with a First Class Honours. He then moved to the University of Cambridge (Trinity Hall) to study for a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies and then for an LL.M. in International Law, which he earned with a First Class. Achieving 1st place among Law students at Trinity Hall College, he was proclaimed a Bateman Scholar for Academic Excellence. He moved back to Cyprus in 2007 to successfully complete the Cyprus Bar Examinations and became a member of the Cyprus Bar Association. Since 2008, he has been the Deputy Director-General of CIM-Cyprus Business School, in charge of business development and strategy. He is a lecturer of Commercial Law & Marketing at CIM and a Visiting Lecturer for Management at Peoples’ Friendship University, Moscow. He is also a Chartered Marketer and a Member of the Chartered Management Business School. He is a member of the Cyprus Advertising Control Agency and advisor to many companies on issues of strategy and management.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Corporate Law
Management
Marketing

Professor Theo Hadjiyannis studied for two years at Exeter College in the United Kingdom, where he received a Diploma in Business Studies. He then continued his studies at Loughborough University, obtaining a B.Sc inSociology & Economics. Professor Hadjiyannis then pursued his studies at the City University, London, where he obtained his M.Sc. in Administrative Sciences, majoring in Marketing. In 1976, Professor Hadjiyannis returned to Cyprus where he commenced his career at a large building material manufacturing firm in the post of Export Manager. He later joined the Central Bank of Cyprus, where he stayed until 1980. He has been the Director- General of the Business School ever since. In August 1983, he was appointed Honorary Education Liaison Officer of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK). In 1987, he was elected President of the Cyprus Association of Private Tertiary Educational Institutions. In 1991, he was elected a Fellow of The Chartered CIM-Cyprus Business School. He has various publications in acclaimed Journals and he is an advisor to many local and international companies.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Marketing Management
International Marketing
Economics

Dr Christos Hadjiyannis has been Director of Quality & Research at CIM since 2015, where he has overseen a strengthening of the research culture at CIM and an institutionalisation of quality assurance at the Business School. He continues to teach and publish in English Literature but on a daily basis he oversees quality assurance at CIM. Christos holds degrees from the Universities of Nottingham, Cambridge, and Edinburgh; has held fellowships at the Institute of English Studies (University of London) and Wolfson College, (University of Oxford), and has taught at the universities of Oxford, Edinburgh, and Cyprus. He is on the executive committee of the European Association for Distance Learning (EADL) and a regular attendee of EADL and EURASHE seminars and workshops.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Business English
Research Methods

Dr Christiana Charalambidou is an Economist who specialises in labour market and education market research, and an expert statistical analyst with extensive experience in large data analysis.

Over her career, she has worked on several research projects that examine the causes and dynamic properties of over-education and skill mismatch, the consequences of over-education on worker behaviour such as on-the-job search, the relationship between education and labour market outcomes and the polarisation of the job’s distribution due to technological change. Her publications and research use large datasets and advanced econometric techniques to conduct high-level analysis. The primary aim of these analyses is to better understand the issue at hand to be able to assess its policy implications and make policy recommendations to the government, offer strategic insights to businesses and Executives, and provide career advice to individuals.

She is also an HRDA Certified Trainer of Vocational Training and have been working as a Corporate Trainer in the areas of Business and Managerial economics, Business Analytics, Executive Decision making and Negotiation Skills. Lastly, she has also worked on several multi-disciplinary projects such as the provision of economic analysis, feasibility studies and reporting for the socioeconomic impact stemming from environmental, sustainability and circular economy policies.

She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Sheffield, an MSc in International Employment Relations and Human Resource Management from the London School of Economics and Political Sciences (LSE) and a BA (Honours) in Economics with French from the University of Nottingham, UK. She has also studied Economics at the University of Social Sciences in Toulouse, France and is a member of the European Association of Labour Economists (EALE).

At CIM she holds the position of Associate Professor acting as a Lecturer, MBA Supervisor and student mentor.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Economics
Quantitative Methods
Research Methods
Statistics

He is a holder of a B.A (Hons.) in Accounting & Finance, an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). He worked for an audit firm in London for five years. On his return to Cyprus he was appointed as a Deputy Director of the Internal Audit Department of a private Group of Companies for three years and since 2005 he holds the position of Financial Manager. In addition, he was appointed for a period of about two years by the ACCA as a marker of the Advanced Taxation – Cyprus Variant examination paper.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Taxation
Auditing

Educated in the UK as an engineer and later as a financial mathematician, went on to practise and qualify as a Chartered Accountant. Currently employed in a C-suite position in the Financial Services Industry and until recently, a Banker, associate Head Trainer with Ernst & Young Academy of Business, University of Nicosia, University of Cyprus as well as CIM-Cyprus Business School. Michalis has over 15 years of experience delivering courses in Accounting and Finance to audiences all over the world, from trainee accountants to Board level Directors. Recently he has obtained successfully with Distinction both the LLM as well as the MBA qualification from a recognized UK University. His latest academic achievement is a Diploma on FinTech obtained by Oxford University.

Fields of expertise for modules delivered:

Auditing
Auditing in Context

Mr. Louis Kangas is a Visiting Lecturer at CIM. He is an experienced marketeer working in the largest FMCG group in Cyprus. Amongst others, he has developed experience in brand management, customer insight and advertising, specializing in marketing strategy and marketing management. He holds an MSc in Marketing from University of Bath, UK and a BSc in Public Business and Business Administration from University of Cyprus.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Marketing Strategy
Marketing Management
Brand Management
Customer Behaviour and
Advertising

Prof Marios Georgiou has been a Visiting Lecturer at CIM for seven years, teaching International Marketing and Business Policy & Strategy for the MBA and BBA classes. Since 2022 he is a Permanent Lecturer and the MBA Director. He continues to be a supervisor for doctoral research for the Business School at Gloucestershire University. He is also active mentor for students at Warwick University and UMIST through official mentor programmes from the respective institutions. In addition to his doctorates and Masters dissertations, he has also authored academic papers. His working experience for over 26 years is with one of the largest oil companies globally (BP Oil). He has held various international management roles. His last position was the regional sales manager for BP Lubricants in the East Med and North East Africa regions where his main responsibility is to develop the business and grow the company’s market share in the area. During his PhD research at the University of Manchester (UMIST), Dr Georgiou was working at the University’s chemical engineering department as a Teaching Assistant. He studied Chemical Engineering at UMIST for a BSc and then received a scholarship and a part time teaching assistantship from the university to continue for MSc & PhD in distillation research. During his employment in BP he obtained a distance-learning MBA with Warwick University and, more recently, a DBA with Gloucestershire University. His main research field of interest is foreign market entry.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

International Marketing
Strategic Management

She holds a Psychology Degree from the University of Cyprus, a master degree and a PhD in Organisational Psychology from the University of Leeds. She is a licensed Occupational and Organisational Psychology Practitioner. She is also a holder of a Post-Graduate Certificate (PGCHE) for teaching and learning in Higher Education and a fellow member of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). She has been a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Cyprus Centre for Business Research at CIM since 2017, where she is actively engaging with the centre’s research activities and conferences. She was acting as a part-time Lecturer and academic supervisor at CIM. She has been involved with lecturing in various Universities and Institutions including Leeds Trinity University and the University of Cyprus. Her working experience in the private and public sector in Cyprus as a practitioner Organisational Psychologist equipped her with professional experiences and expertise. She is an active member of the European Association of Work and Organisational Psychology (EAWOP) and of Cyprus Psychological Association.

Her research interests involve various topics and areas such as job design and redesign, workspace design, employees’ well-being, organisational consultancy, organisational change and development, ergonomics, and career counseling and employability skills. Organisational Psychology, by nature, enables the innovative perspective in the research of various aspects, a fact that inspires my interests and activities as a researcher in the wider field of Business.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Human Resource Management
Organisational Behaviour
Research methods

Peter Pieri graduated from the University of North London earning a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, is a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant and is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus. Peter latest academic achievement was the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission Advanced Certification provided by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.

Peter worked in central London in the audit profession for 6 years and returned to Cyprus to join KPMG where he spent 12 years as a senior manager. Working at KPMG Peter formed part of the KPMG Audit Methodology lecturer’s team providing seminars in audit and accountancy for 9 years to all levels from trainee accountants to Partners. Overall, Peter has 18 year experience both in Cyprus and London, United Kingdom in audit, accountancy and taxation with main focus in financial services sector and real estate sector for large multinational, public, private companies and large investment funds.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Corporate Finance
Financial Management

Konstantinos Taramountas is a practising lawyer in the corporate and commercial department of Dr. K. Chrysostomides & Co LLC. He studied law at the University of Reading before obtaining an LLM on Tax Law at LSE. In 2018, he was awarded the Pump Court Tax Chambers Prize for the best performance in the Taxation programme in LSE’s LLM. Konstantinos advises clients on a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial law matters and he is specialised in the provision of tax advice, international tax planning and wealth planning for high net-worth individuals. His research and publications are focused on international and corporate taxation. He has published in leading journals such as Intertax and LSE Law Review. He is an appointed member of the Companies, Tax Planning and Stock Exchange Committee, of the Cyprus Bar Association.

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Athena Neophytou is an accomplished and dynamic HR professional with a proven track record of shaping HR practices to align seamlessly with business objectives while fostering the success of employees. Her dedication to continuous improvement and innovative HR strategies has consistently positioned her as a valuable asset in driving organizational growth and enhancing employee satisfaction. Drawing from a wealth of experience and expertise, Athena possesses a keen understanding of the details of HR management. Her ability to leverage data analytics and HR metrics enables informed decision-making, optimizing HR processes for maximum efficiency. Athena’s strong background in academia, coupled with her extensive practical experience, empowers her to impart knowledge effectively, preparing future HR leaders to navigate the ever-evolving HR world with confidence. Her commitment to staying ahead of industry trends ensures that her HR practices remain innovative and impactful.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Business Administration
Human Resource Management

Christia Hadjispyrou is a practising lawyer in the Litigation Department of Dr. K. Chrysostomides & Co LLC. Christia specializes in advising international and domestic clients on various aspects of Constitutional law and Public law including issues arising in connection with Public Procurements and Citizenship Law. She further advises clients in disputes before the Industrial Disputes Tribunal and at the same time Christia deals with matters relevant to prerogative writs (Mandamus/Certiorari) before the Supreme Court of Cyprus.

Admitted

Cyprus Bar Association (2019)
Ranking 1st at Evidence Law and 2nd in the overall ranking (Legal Council Cyprus Examinations 2019)

Education

MSc in Applied Economics and Finance (Department of Public Auditing), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
MSc BRICS: “Economy-Society-Foreign Policy” (Department of International and European Studies), University of Piraeus
LLB in Law Faculty, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Law
Applied Economics

Ms Natalia Georgiou is a Visiting Lecturer at CIM. Natalia is an Attorney, member of the Bar Association of Cyprus and Internal Legal Advisor at the Bank of Cyprus Financial Services Company. She has been a practising lawyer and more specifically a Litigator at a Top Legal 500 firm until very recently. She practiced primarily as a family lawyer and a civil litigator on work including but not limited to banking law and negotiations, debt recovery, property law, estate administration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). After her high school graduation, she was admitted to the School of Law of the University of Reading from where she graduated in 2019 with Honours. In the same year she was admitted to the University of Law Legal Practise Course (LPC) and Postgraduate Program (LL.M.) which she completed with the grade ‘Distinction’ in 2020.

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Athina holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Leicester, an MSc in Clinical Psychology, and a PhD in Psychology from the University of Southampton. Her research focuses on cognitive, emotional, and social factors in mental health disorders such as anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder, using eye-tracking and other behavioural experimental methods. She is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Cyprus University of Technology and has previously worked at the Open University of Cyprus. Since 2020, she has also been an Honorary Research Fellow at Queen Mary University of London. Athina holds a PGCert in Teaching and Learning, is a Fellow of Advance HE (FHEA), and a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

George Ashikalis has 25 years managerial experience as Head of Industrial Relations, Head of EAC Education and Training School, Director of Operations and Personnel and Purchasing Manager at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus. He has extensive experience in the European Social Dialogue, as Expert Advisor of the Employers’ team in the meetings with the European Commission and the European Employee Union Federations. As an Expert-Consultant in Labour Relations he participates regularly in Parliamentary Committees on Labour issues and the Consultative Labour Body, representing the Cyprus Independent TU Federation. He participated at the 88^th ILO Convention in Geneva as Advisor to the Employers and Industrialists Federation.

He has been speaker at 16 International Conferences and chair to four others, 3 of which in HRM.

He is a Chartered Manager, Chartered Fellow of CIPD and Chartered Engineer, an Honorary Member and Fellow of the CyHRMA and has been a member of its Board of Directors/Treasurer/Vice-President for over 12 years. His academic qualifications include an Electronic and Electrical Engineering Degree from the Victoria University of Manchester and post-graduate qualifications in Engineering Management from the Joint Board of Engineering Management, MBA from the CIIM and MSc in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

He taught the subject of Labour Relations at the University of Cyprus and at the MBA and the MSc HRM programs at the University of Cyprus as guest speaker.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Industrial Relations
Personnel Management
Human Resources Management

Dr. Katerina Georgiadou is an experienced legal professional with extensive expertise in Private law. Holding a PhD from the University of Derby, her research thesis focused on the transformation of the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) into the UK Legal Order.

Throughout her career, Dr. Georgiadou has held various key positions, showcasing her versatility and proficiency. Dr. Georgiadou is currently the Chief Legal Officer in a private company and the Head of the LLB Programme in CIM.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Dr. Georgiadou actively engages in volunteer work, representing Cyprus in the World Bank Group’s ‘Women, business and the law’ annual project. She is also a member of the Cyprus Bar Association and holds certifications as a Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA) trainer and a Commercial Mediator.

Dr. Georgiadou’s dedication to academia is evident through her conference participations, publications in peer-reviewed journals, lecturing and supervision of postgraduate dissertations. Her teaching experience spans a wide array of legal subjects.

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Christina Kelepenioti graduated with an LL.B (Hons) degree and LLM in Corporate and Commercial Law from the Queen Mary University of London and completed her Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the University of Law in 2015. She successfully completed her vocational training in August 2016 and was admitted to the Cyprus Bar. Christina is currently practicing as a member of the corporate team of one of the oldest and best-established law firms in Cyprus.

Christina specialises in corporate matters and has been involved in the management of international business companies, company and business acquisitions and sales, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations and restructurings and other cross-border transactions. Her knowledge and expertise also extends to a broad spectrum of general corporate matters, assisting clients in the reorganisation of corporate structures, reviewing shareholder agreements, and conducting due diligence reports on target companies.

Christina is also actively involved in providing advice in relation to regulatory matters including financial and fund related matters and advising, inter alia, financial institutions in relation to a wide range of regulatory and compliance issues.

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Joanna Christou is a commercial lawyer with over 9 years’ post qualification experience. Having trained in a leading West End practice in London, Joanna qualified as a Real Estate Litigator in 2015. She joined a City law firm as an Associate in the Real Estate Litigation department where she practiced for 5 years. Upon her return to Cyprus, Joanna registered as a European lawyer. Throughout her career, Joanna has held several senior legal roles including Head of Legal for a diverse group of companies. Joanna graduated from City Law School with an LLB (Hons) and completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at BPP Law School London.

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Athina Stavrinidou obtained a Law Degree (LLB) from the University of Cyprus in 2018 and a Master of Laws (LLM) in Human Rights Law with Distinction from the University of Nottingham in 2020. She has been a member of the Cyprus Bar Association since 2019. She previously worked for an International Humanitarian and Independent Institution based in Cyprus and provided legal services to the Law Office of the Republic of Cyprus. She is currently a practising advocate and legal consultant in the private sector, specialising in a diverse range of legal areas with particular emphasis on business and corporate law, real estate law, intellectual property law and immigration law.

Other areas of Athina’s expertise and interest include human rights law, employment law and financial law.

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Ioannis Sidiropoulos is a lawyer qualified in both Greece and Cyprus, with studies at the London School of Economics and the University of Amsterdam, specializing in Commercial Law and International Trade and Investment. He has also received certification from the University of Oxford in the History of Economic Thought. Alongside his legal career, which includes experience in various aspects of commercial law at major law firms serving clients such as the World Bank and the European Investment Bank, Ioannis maintains a strong academic background. He has worked as a research assistant on a major program for the European Law Institute and is currently an academic fellow at Leiden University. He has also had academic engagements with the University of Nicosia, the American University of Cyprus, and the European Legal Training Center.

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Polis Xinaris has 20 years of experience in Marketing and since 2012 he has been teaching Social Media through the Cyprus Human Resource and Development Authorities. Holder of an MBA from CIIM he has been applying his knowledge on the business environment in Cyprus and abroad.
He has been consulting, training and managing some of the biggest local Brands on Social Media and Digital Marketing since then and he has his own firm PAX Social Media Ltd.
He is also an avid blogger and vlogger utilizing his knowledge on the forefront of the digital space and his latest passion is combining the Social Media and Digital world with the Blockchain and Crypto space to help Brands expand their reach to new heights.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Digital Marketing
Content Marketing

Ioanna Apserou is the Director of Student Affairs at CIM, overseeing both the Nicosia and Limassol campuses, as well as coordinating e-learning. She is responsible for developing, managing, and overseeing high-quality student support services. As the primary point of contact for student inquiries and concerns, she assists students in adapting to university life and provides support to international students with immigration procedures and related processes. She coordinates a range of student events and activities, while also actively encouraging student participation in academic, professional, and extracurricular initiatives. She handles reports of student misconduct, including issues related to plagiarism. Ioanna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Essex (UK), a Master’s degree in Supply Chain and Operations Management from the University of Nottingham (UK) and has recently completed an MBA from the European University of Cyprus. Before her current role, she worked as an Account Manager in digital marketing and advertising agencies in Cyprus, serving a broad client base and gaining valuable experience in client communication, marketing strategy, and human relations.

Elena Panayiotou is a Business Studies lecturer with extensive teaching experience across higher education institutions in Cyprus since 2016. She holds an MBA from the Mediterranean Institute of Management and a BSc in Economics from the University of Cyprus. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Business Administration at the European University Cyprus. Her teaching expertise includes Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and broader business and management subjects. Her research interests focus on the intersection between corporate culture, accounting practices, and employee behavior—specifically how job satisfaction and organizational loyalty influence productivity and long-term performance. Elena brings to the classroom a strong blend of academic depth and industry insight.

An ACA-qualified professional with a solid foundation in auditing at Deloitte Ltd, Anastasia Yiannakou brings academic excellence and real-world insight to her teaching. She has delivered high-impact lectures in Managerial Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Assurance, consistently recognized for her student-centered approach. Anastasia excels in designing engaging syllabi, incorporating real-life case studies, and adapting content to diverse learning styles. With over four years of auditing experience across sectors such as investment, manufacturing, and media, she effectively bridges the gap between theory and professional practice. Beyond her accounting expertise, Anastasia maintains a strong academic interest in social issues, currently pursuing an MA in Political Science, following the completion of a MA in Gender Studies at the University of Cyprus. Her interdisciplinary perspective, storytelling skills, and dedication to inclusive and impactful education make her a valued member of the academic community.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

International Marketing
Strategic Management

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Human Resource Management
Organisational Behaviour
Research methods

Constantinos Pelecanis studied BAEcon accounting and finance at the University of Manchester. He has 4 years experience at KPMG and is ACA qualified with another 5 to 6 years post qualification experience. He is currently working at a smaller audit firm dealing with audit tax and accounting. Constantinos is an Icpac member and teaches part time. He is Career oriented, patient, with good managerial skills and positive attitude. He has always been considered as a team member and leader when necessary.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Auditing
Auditing in Context

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Corporate Law
Management
Marketing

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Business English
Research Methods

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Marketing Management
International Marketing
Economics

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Taxation
Auditing

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Marketing Strategy
Marketing Management
Brand Management
Customer Behaviour and
Advertising

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Marketing Management
Digital Marketing
Human Resource Management

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Financial Accounting
Financial Management
Management Accounting

Debbie Phylactou holds a degree in Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations from the RMIT University of Melbourne, Australia. She has held several management posts in HR in various industries in Melbourne, including the Airline Industry and heavy manufacturing organisations. She also sat on Industrial Relations Tribunals, specialising in employment law. Furthermore, she worked at Latrobe University in Melbourne to set up and coordinate the Occupational health and Safety department. Relocating to Cyprus, she was involved in the HR field in the largest tourism organisations and was Head of Human Resources. She has been actively involved with external government organisations, the employment court and Trade Unions. Parallel to her full-time career activities, she has been a lecturer at CIM-Cyprus Business School since 1994 as well as a lecturer for the University of West London. Coupled with her industry knowledge and academic contributions, she prides herself on the success of her students since 1994, following their career achievements and ongoing development.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Business English
Human Resource Management

Elena Makedona is the Campus Manager, Limassol of CIM. Elena Makedona studied Business Administration and Management at USIU and is a holder of a BSc in Business Administration and MBA specializing in Marketing and Management. Over the 27 years of her work experience in the Educational sector, has occupied various positions from lecturing undergraduate as well as post graduate students as well as been appointed as Academic Dean and College Director. In 2010 she held the position of Head Faculty Officer for the School of Economics and Public Business Administration at the University of Cyprus. She has worked for the private sector in the field of Medical disposables in the position of International Marketing and Sales. Has been a member and approved distance learning tutor for IFS (Institute of Financial Services ) UK and registered as a registered practitioner with the Higher Education Authority in UK.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Marketing Management
Sales Management
Consumer Behaviour

Capt. Valentin Mavrinac has been lecturing at CIM since 2015. He is the Director of Shipping Studies at the Institute. Capt. Mavrina received his Ing. of Maritime Transport-Nautics from the Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka, after which he went to join the ocean-going merchant vessel as Deck Cadet. In 2012, he obtained an MSc. in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour from Cyprus International Institute of Management and in 2013 became QSHE-Marine Superintendent with his employer. In 2014, he enrolled on a Distance-Learning PhD in Management with a focus in Human Resource Management at Walden University, Minneapolis, USA, where he is now Final Status PhD candidate. He has been a visiting guest lecturer at the University of Rijeka (Faculty of Maritime Studies) since 2015 and, later that year, he began lecturing at the Cyprus Institute of Marketing (Limassol). His research interests include: HRM policies and practice in Shipping Industry; improving seafarers’ skills through Computer Based Training; lifelong learning in shipping industry; diversity and multiculturalism in shipping environment and their effects on performance; talent management in shipping industry; ethics and morality within the shipping industry and the effects of corporate social responsibility; selection and evaluation criteria used for senior shipboard personnel; e-navigation and its impact on safety and well-being of seafarers; and computer-based distance-learning in shipping industry.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Shipping Management
Chartering & Shipbroking
Port Management

Annita Petrou holds an M.Ed in Educational Psychology from the University of Manchester and in 2006 she obtained an MSc in Occupational Psychology from the Manchester Business School. In 2009, she was awarded the title of Chartered Member by the British Psychological Society (CPsychol). She is also a member of the Health Professions Council as a Registered Professional Psychologist in the United Kingdom. Annita also holds the EuroPsy certificate from the European Federation of Psychologists.

Annita has worked for RCB Bank Ltd until 2018, for ten years in the position of Manager, Human Recourse Business Partner having the responsibility for the selection and assessment of staff as well as in matters of training and development. Previously, she held positions such as Training and Development Manager and Human Resources Coordinator at the Intercontinental Aphrodite Hills Resort Hotel, Lecturer in Occupational Psychology at the College of Tourism and Management, as well as the position of Human Resources Advisor at the Intercollege Consulting Unit (Limassol).

Currently, Annita is a certified trainer and assessor for the Human Resources Development Authority in matters of trainers and training centers. At the same time, she is an external collaborator / trainer for the Cyprus Productivity Center and carries out training programs on a regular basis, presenting issues related to human resources development, training of unemployed people and the development of personal skills. She also collaborates with the Mediterranean Institute of Management as a lecturer in postgraduate diplomas in personal development. Annita has been teaching at CIM-Cyprus Business School and other smaller educational institutions since 2017 in various topics that fall within her field of expertise such as Strategic Human Resource Management, Business Organization, Work Behavior, Personal Skills Development, Leadership, Fundamentals of Management, Work Psychology and Psychology. For the last five years, Annita has presented numerous seminars in small and medium size organizations.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Organisational Psychology
Strategic Human Resource Management
Fundamentals of Management

Mr. Zenon Papaphilippou is a Visiting Lecturer at CIM. He is an experienced asset manager working in the largest local banking group. He has also worked in a multinational investment firm as a portfolio manager across a wide spectrum of investment services globally. Amongst others, he has developed experience in quantitative finance and wealth management of large institutional and high net worth individual type of clients, specializing in fund management, investment portfolio construction and optimization.

He is a CFA Charterholder and currently serves as a Member in the CFA Society of Cyprus’ Board of Directors. He holds an Msc in Financial Mathematics from Warwick Business School with Distinction and a Bsc in Mathematics and Statistics. He is also licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission to provide Investment Services and Activities.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Quantitative Finance
Quantitative Corporate Finance
Financial Statement Analysis

Jamie Stratton has worked in Higher Education in the UK for 14 years, including nearly a decade as a senior manager. His background is in Students’ Unions and is specialised in supporting developing and underperforming organisations. Jamie has worked for companies that turn over in excess of £1million per year and led teams between 10-60 full time and part time staff.

Jamie has recently moved to Cyprus with his family in October 2021 and currently works as a freelance consultant within Higher Education in the UK, and two small organisations who specialise in business improvement across a number of different areas.

He has a passion within organisations for establishing processes and procedures that did not previously exist, overseeing recruitment and retention initiatives and executive coaching and mentoring. Jamie has extensive experience in organisational change and the building and improving of organisational cultures. He has recently qualified to Masters level in Human Resource Management and is very passionate about the importance of people and culture in ensuring a successful business.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

International Business
Strategic Management
Research Methods
Business Operations

Dr Katerina Pavlou graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a BSc in Early Childhood Education, and continued with her postgraduate studies in Educational Psychology at the University of Bristol, UK. She is a holder of a PhD in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Southampton, UK. Her research interests lie in the area of attention biases to threat in anxious youths and adults. During her doctoral studies she taught undergraduate modules including statistics and empirical studies and participated in a number of leading national and international research conferences. Since completion of her PhD, she worked as a lecturer in Business and Organisational Psychology. During her academic tenure she delivered various Business related modules including Organisational Behaviour, Workplace Psychology, Effective communication in Organisations and Business Statistics. Dr Pavlou has been holding the position of Academic Director at CIM (Limassol) since September 2019.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Statistics
Quantitative Methods
Psychology
Research Methods

Sophia completed her Law degree at the University of Hertfordshire, and her Legal Practice Course at The College of Law in London. After her studies, she stayed in London for around 13 years, where she started a career in Law. She then went on to work for London Metropolitan University, where she was involved in the systematic side of Higher Education for almost 10 years. This is where she found her passion for finding ways to improve a University experience for all students and her love for academia. She believes that the subject of law can be a crucial part of day to day life for everyone but wants to make the subject as relatable as possible for all students. She particularly is interested in Employment Law and was part of the Trade Union at London Metropolitan University. She also currently works at CIM as an Admissions and Accounts Officer.

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Dr Karaolis received his doctorate in law from the University of Oxford, where he was awarded an Arts and Humanities Research Council Scholarship and a Law Faculty Scholarship. Dr Karaolis has taught law at several universities, including the University of Oxford – where he taught law and public policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, and at the University of Surrey – where he taught EU law. Dr Karaolis was also researcher in law at the Laboratory for Advanced Research on the Global Economy (LAB) situated at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Public Law
Constitutional Law
Business and Corporate Law
Business Ethics

Graham Cowling is Operations and Insurance manager for Marlow Navigation, a large independent ship manager on the island of Cyprus. He is working on all aspects of the Group’s commercial chartering, operations and insurance for vessels under management. He is also involved with loss prevention and navigating officer development and training.

He began his seagoing career in 1978 as a cadet with P&O Steam Navigation Company before moving to the Kuwait Oil Tanker Company. He sailed on cargo ships, tankers and gas carriers.

He came ashore in 1990 to study for an Extra Master’s certificate at the College of Nautical Studies, Glasgow, UK. He then worked in a number of ship management roles including Fleet Manager, Technical Director and Operations Manager with ship owners and managers based in Cyprus, Hong Kong and London.

He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and is a tutor for the ICS ‘Understanding Shipping’ course. He is a Fellow of the Nautical Institute, a member of the Executive Board and Chairman of the Finance and Audit Committee. He is also a past Chairman of the Cyprus Branch of the Nautical Institute.

He is married with one daughter.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Chartering & Shipbroking

After graduation from Maritime Academy in 2007 Mr Mikhail Konoplev was sailing as Navigation Officer on cruise ships and oil tankers. In 2009 he continued education in World Maritime University and in 2010 got degree of Master of Science in Maritime affairs. Since 2011 has been working ashore in Cyprus on various positions in shipping management Companies. The area of work and expertise includes but not limited to: organisation and control of various aspects of shipping management, economics of shipping management, development of new projects, implementation of regulations and standards, human resource management.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Shipping
Maritime Affairs

Marie Pavlou holds an MSc in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour from CIIM. She has experience of over 10 years, and with a diverse background in various industries, including Tech, Gaming, and FinTech, she possesses extensive expertise in HR and Talent Management roles. Her proficiency encompasses key areas such as Employee Management, Recruiting, Talent Management, Employer Branding, and HR Operations.
Having a profound passion for people and a genuine desire to aid individuals in achieving their goals, she stands out as a people-oriented individual. Her dedication to helping others succeed has been evident throughout her professional journey. Additionally, Marie has enriched her skillset through certifications in Neurolinguistic Programming and Life Coaching. These certifications have proven instrumental in honing her people skills and enabling seamless adaptation to different individuals and scenarios.
With this robust background and commitment to fostering excellence in the field of Human Resource Management, she eagerly anticipates contributing her knowledge and experiences to the academic community.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Human Resource & Talent Management
Employee Relations

Captain Parani spent fourteen years at sea on commercial seagoing vessels on dry cargo ships and oil tankers. He is currently Vice President – Marine at a large maritime asset management company. Earlier, he led the safety, training, and crewing departments for large ship management companies in Hong Kong and in Cyprus.

Besides his Master Mariner’s license, he has a Master of Laws (LLM)- Business Law, and a Master of Business Administration. He is a Fellow of the Nautical Institute and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, and a Member of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.

He is the Author of the book Golden Stripes- Leadership on the High Seas and Producer of the GoldenStripes Podcast. His articles are published in various maritime industry journals, as well as hosted on his website parani.org.

Originally from India, he lives with his family in Cyprus and enjoys swimming and yoga.

Modules taught:

Shipping
Law
International Maritime Conventions

Sofia Panayi graduated with an LL.B (Hons) degree from the University of Southampton in 2013 and completed her Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the University of Law in Bristol in 2014. She was admitted to the Cyprus Bar in 2015 and currently works as a Managing Associate at a reputable law firm in Limassol.

Sofia specialises in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate financing, and banking law. Her extensive experience encompasses a wide range of cross-border and multijurisdictional transactions. She is usually engaged in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, demergers, corporate reorganizations, schemes of arrangement, liquidations, and restructurings. Sofia provides invaluable advice on various corporate matters and adeptly drafts intricate and commercially sensitive agreements. Sofia is also involved in financing transactions, which usually involve the preparation and drafting of various security agreements and legal opinions in relation to various financing or other corporate legal matters.

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Vana completed her LLB and LLM at the University of East Anglia. She pursued a career in law after a few years which she came to love. She currently practices across a plethora of legal sectors including employment law and intellectual property law at a European Union level. Moreover, the areas of great academic interest to her are maritime and taxation law however her niche practice areas are corporate, contract and intellectual property law. One of her favourite things is to train her team and assist in shaping legal minds and careers. She has worked with companies such as Ralph Lauren, TK Maxx, Monster Energy, Biotech, Apple, Meta and Google. Lastly, she tries to bring excitement and a little bit of vividness to everything she does.

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Ioannis Treppides is a holder of a BSc in Business Administration with Concentration in Management of Information Systems, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with concentration in Marketing, Certified in Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (AML/TF) by the International Compliance Association (ICA), a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC).

He worked as an auditor for 9 years and 5 years as a Financial controller and CFO which is his current role.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered: Accounting, Auditing and Business.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Accounting
Auditing and Business

Monica Potsou has an extensive experience of over 15 years in HR roles in different industries, including an international experience of 7 years in an Oil & Gas Services Company headquartered in Norway. She is currently the Regional HR Manager of P&O Maritime Logistics (Cyprus), an international company providing sea services at the Port of Limassol. Monica holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Middlesex University Business School London (UK) and a BA in Economics (Business Economics and Finance) from Athens University of Economics and Business (Greece). She is also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and a graduate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD London). In addition, Monica is sitting at the Board of WISTA Cyprus since 2018 holding the position of the Treasurer. She is an active member of different non-profit organisations including the Cyprus Human Resource Management Association (CyHRMA). Monica acts as a Mentor for young people interested to enter the shipping industry under the “Let’s Disco” campaign of the Shipping Deputy Ministry as well as under other platforms. Monica is an HRDA approved trainer and has executed several trainings on HR matters. In addition, she is a Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner (NLP).

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Human Resource Management
Organisational Behaviour Management

Spyros Efrem is a Logistics Coordinator with expertise in the commodities market. His role involves preparing contracts for the supply and delivery of cargo to customers in the Middle East, negotiating freight rates and cargo prices, and managing payment methods such as Letters of Credit (LCs) and Cash against Documents (CAD).

He also has significant experience in the crewing industry, particularly in river cruises operating in Germany and France, where he was responsible for recruiting, monitoring, and managing all aspects related to the crew.

Spyros brings extensive experience across various types of vessel operations, developed during his more than four years at the Limassol port, where he served as an operations analyst. His responsibilities included observing, participating in, and analysing vessel operations, as well as producing detailed reports on costs, productivity, operation duration, and cargo volumes.

He holds a BSc in Commerce, Finance and Shipping from the Cyprus University of Technology and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers”.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Commerce
Finance
Shipping

Andria Papageorgiou is the Founder and Managing Director of Andria Papageorgiou Law Firm. She is a member of Cyprus Bar Association with more than 10 years of experience. Her main areas of practice are Regulatory Compliance (i.e. AML, MiFID, MiCA, etc.), Licensing (in CY, EU and offshore countries), Mergers and Acquisitions, Property Law (i.e. Real Estate), Data Protection Law, Business Law, Company and Commercial Law, Corporate Law (i.e. incorporation of a company), Employment Law, Intellectual Property Law, Family Office Services, and Banking Law.

Mrs. Andria Papageorgiou is a holder of an LLB, LLM, LPC (all from UK universities and professional institutions), CySEC Advance Certificate and CySEC AML Certificate. She is also an Accredited Mediator for Commercial and Banking Disputes. Since 2023, she is elected as a member of the Financial Services Committee of the Cyprus Bar Association and member of the Regulatory Compliance Committee of the Limassol Bar Association.

A decade prior to founding Andria Papageorgiou Law Firm, she was holding a key position as Senior Associate Lawyer in top tier law firms serving high net worth individuals and corporations, as well as holding key positions reaching the highest position of Chief of Legal and Compliance Department in various Fintech Group of Companies (i.e. forex, crypto and payments industries), leading the legal teams of the relevant Groups, resolving complex legal issues on a daily basis.

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Andreas is qualified advocate – legal consultant. He received his LL.B (Hons) from the University of Surrey in 2010 and his LL.M in International Commercial Law from the University of Bristol in 2011. He began his legal career as a trainee lawyer in August 2011, successfully completing his training and being admitted to the Cyprus Bar Association in 2012.

In September 2012, Andreas joined a boutique law firm in Limassol and since then he is a member of both the Limassol and Ammochostos Bar Association. In 2019, he was named partner at the firm and has since been leading the litigation department. Andreas became an accredited civil and commercial Mediator with Toolkit Company in 2017 and is also a member of the Cyprus Consumer Center for ADR.

Since 2020, Andreas has also served as a trainer at the European Legal Training Center, conducting training sessions, seminars and workshops for fellow professionals designed to offer in-depth insights and practical guidance on estate planning, probate, trust and inheritance matters. In 2023, he earned his Master’s in Business Administration from the Cyprus Business School.

Throughout his career, Andreas has been primarily involved in a range of general civil, criminal, corporate and commercial litigation. He has extensive experience in cases related with interim injunctions, admiralty issues, property matters, estate planning and succession.

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Fotos Gregoriou has graduated from Lancaster University in 2009 with a degree in Marketing (BSc) and he is a holder of an MBA Master’s among other professional certificates.

Fotos has 15+ years of international experience in entertainment, aviation, food and beverage, hospitality and tourism. He currently works at SSP Food Travel Experts, which is the leading company at operating F&B units inside an airport environment. He is the marketing and business development manager for 9 countries and 21 airports. At the same time, he is also acting as a consultant to various EU funded start-ups companies and/or other individual small/medium size companies to help with the company’s strategic restructuring.

He is very passionate about sports, travelling the world, trying new cuisines and open to new challenges and adventures.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Digital Marketing
Digital Tools

Christodoula Savvidou holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Cyprus, a postgraduate degree in Maritime Law (LLM) from the University of Southampton, and an MBA from Neapolis University Paphos.

Admitted to the Cyprus Bar in 2017, she has gained experience as a litigation lawyer in various law firms, specializing in corporate, commercial, and maritime law.

Currently, she holds the position of in-house lawyer at Interorient Shipmanagement in the Legal & Insurance department. Her responsibilities include managing legal matters, ensuring compliance with local laws and EU regulations across the group’s companies, and overseeing the insurance aspects for vessels under management.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Employment Law
Marine Insurance

Justin Hadjilambris is a seasoned executive with over a decade of experience in business development, digital transformation, and project management, primarily within the Big 4 professional services environment. With a robust academic background that includes a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Relations from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and an MBA with a focus on Energy and Finance from the University of Nicosia, Cyprus, Justin is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Justin leads a wide portfolio of projects with deep expertise in technology integration, strategic planning, business intelligence, investment and finance and the resource sector. Justin has successfully managed both internal and client-facing projects, improving overall business performance.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Oil, Gas & Energy Management
Business Ethics
Maritime Economics

Marilena Georgiou is a finance professional with extensive experience in audit, accounting, financial management, and strategic consulting. She graduated with First Class Honors in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics in 2009 and became a Chartered Accountant in 2012, as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Marilena began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd, where she developed expertise in auditing and consulting. She later became the Financial Controller of a Family Office specializing in budgeting, risk management, corporate management, project management and financial modeling to support strategic business goals. She also served as Executive Director for several multinational companies.

Now working as a freelancer, Marilena helps businesses develop strong financial frameworks that support sustainable growth and guides leaders in shaping forward-thinking strategies that drive organizational success. She is also an NLP-certified practitioner and a women’s empowerment holistic coach. She actively supports initiatives that advance women in leadership roles and organizes international events, conferences and retreats that are designed to inspire, mentor, and empower women to excel in their careers and drive change within their organizations.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Financial Management
Project Management

Marios Kyriacou has completed a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Statistics, focusing on Applied Mathematics, at the University of Cyprus, and an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from Birmingham City University. He is currently working as a Data Scientist and Machine Learning Engineer, with a focus on designing and deploying AI-driven solutions.

His primary research interests include Computer Vision, where he specializes in object detection, and 5G threat detection, aiming to secure next-generation telecommunications infrastructure. Marios combines his deep knowledge of mathematics and statistics with advanced AI techniques to tackle real-world challenges, continuously contributing to the advancement of machine learning and cybersecurity technologies.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Computer Science

Mr. Christos Morphi has been awarded a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Cyprus and a Master of Laws in international Banking Law and Finance from the University of Edinburgh, with distinction.

Following completion of his vocational training with a leading law firm in Cyprus, and admission to the Cyprus Bar Association in 2018 as a licensed lawyer, he began practicing in the corporate department of the same law firm.

Mr. Christos Morphi specialises in corporate law, contract law, mergers and acquisitions, and bankruptcy and insolvency. He regularly advises, and represents as the leading counsel, major multinational corporations and private equity firms (including regulated entities in the E.U. or third countries) on multijurisdictional transactions, settlement of disputes in joint ventures, and financing matters.

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Ms Charalampous obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Law with Honours and continued her academic journey by obtaining an LLM in Commercial and Corporate Law by Queen’s Mary University of London, a Graduate Diploma in Law by BPP University of London and an International Postgraduate Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering from the International Compliance Association of the UK allowing her to be registered at the national registry of AML Officers held by CySec.

While she is a practising Lawyer focusing on Immigration, Corporate and Conveyancing; she is expected to complete her PhD in Law by 2025. Her research analyses the regulatory framework of the European Union for the use and development of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare.

Ms Charalampous is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in London as well as the International Compliance Association.

Her research interests include IT Law, International Human Rights as well as Regulatory Drafting and Constitution.

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Nicholas Stephanou was born in Athens and comes from a seafaring family. He graduated from the University of Piraeus from the Department of Maritime Studies in 2010 and in the same year obtained the Shipping Gnosis Certificate from the Association of Hellenic Shipbrokers. Nicholas completed his postgraduate studies in 2019 with an MBA in Shipping from CIM. He has experience in the crew department since 2010 working in various shipping companies. Nicholas was a board member of the Younghsip organization from 2013 to 2015 and remains an active member. He is also a member of the Institute of Shipbrokers (MICS) since 2024 and is a mentor in the mentorwave program of the WISTA organization. From 2023 he works as a part time lecturer at the MIEEK institute and from 2024 as a part time lecturer at the CIM institute. From middle of October 2024 Nicholas will commence his employment as a Catering Officer at Oceanic, a V.Group company. And as from December 2021 he is a proud father of a baby boy.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Shipping

Ekave studied at the University of Pretoria in South Africa and obtained her first degree BA in Political Science and International Politics, followed by an LLB.

With over 30 years experience in the tourism, business and educational sectors in South Africa she moved to Cyprus where Ekave remained actively involved in training and worked in the legal field in a legal firm.

Ekave’s belief in combining practical experience and theoretical knowledge has inspired her to remain involved in education and assist students to develop their skills and achieve growth in their chosen fields.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Marine Insurance
Maritime Law
Company Law

Constandinos Papaminas is a 32-year-old professional with a strong background in shipping, commerce, and finance. He studied at the Cyprus University of Technology, specializing in shipping. With nearly a decade of experience in the shipping industry, he has developed extensive expertise in both the technical and financial aspects of the sector.

Currently, Constandinos serves as the Senior Bunker Trader at SEKAVIN TRADING LTD, where he is responsible for managing key trading operations and building new customer relationships. His previous roles include working as a Claims and Demurrage Negotiator and, for a brief period, as a Port Agent. Throughout his career, he has successfully applied his knowledge to drive business growth and enhance operational efficiency.

Outside of his professional life, Constandinos has a passion for travel and meeting new people. He enjoys exploring new destinations, socializing, and learning from different cultures. Whether it’s discovering new places or enjoying a glass of wine with friends, he values connection and personal growth. His career and personal life are both driven by a strong sense of curiosity and a commitment to continuous development.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Shipping
Finance

Georgios Kantianis is a software engineer with a background in informatics and telecommunications. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Peloponnese in Greece and a Master’s degree in Data Science and Engineering from the Cyprus University of Technology. His work involves the development and maintenance of websites, web applications, and digital platforms, using a range of modern web technologies. He has experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including designers, content creators, and marketing professionals, across various project types. His current role includes responsibilities in both frontend and backend development, as well as the management of content systems and cloud-based infrastructure. In addition to his professional work, he is involved in academic activities related to digital development and applied computing.”

Daniel Ellinas is an experienced educator and maritime professional with a diverse background in international trade, shipping management, and supply chain operations. Currently serving as a Purchasing Officer at Safe Bulkers Management and an Instructor at MIEEK, Daniel brings over a decade of hands-on industry experience into the classroom.

He holds an MSc in International Trade and Shipping Management from Frederick University and a BA (Hons) in Business Administration from the University of Portsmouth.

He has worked extensively in both academic and industry settings, including a role as Research & Development Coordinator at Frederick University, where he contributed to EU-funded environmental projects and led department-level communication and training initiatives. His early career in consulting focused on quality, health and safety, and environmental management systems, equipping him with a holistic view of operational efficiency. Fluent in English and Greek, Daniel brings a multidisciplinary perspective and a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and lifelong learning.

Maria Christofi is a PhD candidate in Business Administration. Her research focuses on Assistive Robotic Systems and their role in enhancing quality of life and promoting sustainable mobility—particularly for visually impaired individuals. Maria’s doctoral project, titled “A Strategic System Dynamics Approach for Enhancing Quality of Life and Sustainable Mobility for Visually Impaired Consumers through Assistive Robotic Systems,” bridges technology, business strategy, and social impact. With a strong academic foundation in marketing and business, supported by real-world experience, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective into the classroom. Maria is passionate about emerging technologies, especially AI tools in marketing, and enjoys exploring how innovation can meet human needs. Outside of academia, she loves connecting with people, traveling, and discovering global trends that shape consumer behavior. Maria always looks forward to sharing this passion with her students, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and purpose-driven learning as they explore how marketing can drive meaningful change.

Anna Appiou has a degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Cyprus and is a qualified Fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) as well as member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Cyprus (ICPAC-ΣΕΛΚ). She brings over a decade of professional experience in auditing and accounting, gained through her work in an audit firm and the shipping industry.

Currently, Anna works as a Business Controller at one of the largest ship management companies, where she is involved in budgeting, financial analysis, and coordinating reporting processes across multiple business units. She has also held the position of Team Leader in Vessel Accounting department in the same company, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and team coordination. Earlier in her career, Anna worked as Senior Auditor, conducting external audits for a diverse portfolio of clients and gaining valuable experience in audit, financial reporting, regulatory compliance and client communication.

Anna is passionate about sharing knowledge and supporting others in their professional growth. She brings a practical, well-rounded perspective to her teaching, combining real-world experience with a friendly and supportive approach.

Polydoros Demetriades is a Lecturer in Accounting and Finance. He holds a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, followed by a Master of Science in the same field from De Montfort University. In 2021, he successfully completed the ACCA qualification and became an ACCA affiliate.

In 2022, Polydoros joined De Montfort University as a Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, where he also served as a Module Leader for the Taxation and Audit and Assurance modules, teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students. During this time, he pursued further professional development, earning the title of Teaching Fellowship in Higher Education. He also obtained the ACFE qualification, marking his specialisation as a Certified Fraud Examiner.

Polydoros has contributed to academic research with a publication in the Journal of Financial Crime. His study focused on Toshiba’s fraudulent financial reporting, analysed through the lens of the fraud diamond, offering valuable insights to the field of accounting literature.

In addition to his academic achievements, Polydoros has professional experience as an assistant accountant in a multinational, multi-industry organisation, and he currently works as an auditor at a reputable audit firm.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Polydoros is passionate about music and is skilled in playing the bouzouki, violin, and guitar.

Dr. Stephan Meyer is a seasoned expert in digital and business transformation with over 30 years of experience. He has held roles as CEO, Member of the Board, Program Manager, Mentor and Coach. Stephan generated additional millions of Euros in profit for his clients by improving their services. He is also a sought-after keynote speaker with captivating talks on social change. Stephan holds a degree in Business Psychology from RWTH Aachen University and a doctoral degree in Business Administration from the University of Gloucestershire, where he explored the concept of modernizing organizations by eliminating outdated practices. Stephan is also a pro bono mentor in several academic mentoring programs. After graduating, Stephan was hired by Accenture into the change management department. He played a key role in overseeing and managing extensive and intricate transformational initiatives. Four years later, he was headhunted by a bank with the task of developing a private equity subsidiary for them. Stephan then went into business with a think tank for better change management projects, providing both coaching and trusted advisory services. Stephan’s clients include Volkswagen, Audi, Daimler, PWC, Zurich, Allianz, Novartis, Sanofi, Evonik, E.ON and many more.

Helen Papacostantis grew up in South Africa completing her studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, where she graduated with a BCom, LLB degree and later an LLM. Helen is an admitted attorney and Conveyancer in the High Court of South Africa who has practiced in the fields of labour law, general litigation and conveyancing among others. Helen has been lecturing since 2003 and joined the School of Law at University of the Witwatersrand permanently in 2012, teaching in insolvency law, law of succession, commercial law, and aspects of climate change and energy law, among others. After moving to Cyprus, Helen has been teaching as a member of faculty in human resource management, the field of business administration, business ethics and others. She has also continued in a sessional capacity with the University of the Witwatersrand. Helen’s research interests include climate change, education and gender equality.

Ioanna Ioannou is a digital marketing professional with over six years of hands-on experience in performance marketing, strategy development, and data analytics. She has led impactful campaigns across global brands in industries ranging from finance to education, managing seven-figure advertising budgets and optimizing digital funnels that delivered triple-digit growth in conversion rates. Her professional journey has equipped her with the skills to drive measurable growth, identify low-performing content, and turn insights into action.

Ioanna holds two master’s degrees—one in Marketing and another in Data Analytics—which allows her to bridge creative strategy with technical execution. She has developed deep expertise in paid advertising, A/B testing, Google Ads, campaign automation, and advanced reporting using tools like Tableau and Excel. She is passionate about blending creativity with data to craft campaigns that not only perform but also align with broader business goals.

Curious by nature and driven by results, Ioanna continually seeks new knowledge and stays updated with the latest digital trends. Whether building campaigns from scratch or optimizing existing strategies, she brings energy, precision, and a forward-thinking mindset to every project she takes on.

Yiannis Petevis has been front-and-center in transforming Cyprus’ digital communication landscape for over 15 years. Serving in top managerial positions at some of Cyprus’ leading advertising agencies -in the fields of Client Service, Strategy, Content Creation, and Social Media Planning- he has led major local and international brands to not just successfully implement digital campaigns but to establish the way they position and evolve themselves in digital marketing in general. He also possesses extensive academic experience both as a lecturer in esteemed academic institutions and as an HRDA instructor for programs of vital importance.

Marina has obtained her law degree from Lancaster University in July 2011 (LLB Hons) and her LLM in International Commercial and Business Law in September 2012 from the University of Leeds.

In October 2012, Marina started her PhD at the University of Leeds in the area of European Consumer Law which she successfully finished in July 2016. Marina has been teaching at the University of Leeds for 3 years before relocating to Cyprus to join P.N. KOURTELLOS & ASSOCIATES LLC in September 2016 to start her practice as a trainee lawyer.

Following the successful completion of her legal training and her call to the Cyprus Bar in 2017, Marina has thereafter become a member of the Litigation Department of the above Law Firm. Marina’s practice areas include areas of Civil Law, Corporate Law, European Law, Family Law, the Law of Trusts, Real Estate and Property Law, Wills and Probate.

Elena Tsappi holds a BA in Business and Management and an MSc in Human Resources Management from the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom. She is currently completing her PhD in Business Administration at European University Cyprus, with her research focusing on performance evaluation in educational Metaverse environments using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).

She has taught modules at European University Cyprus and Minjiang University in China, including Advertising and Sales Promotion, Professional Selling, Public Relations, Principles of Management, and Introduction to Business. In addition to her teaching, Elena has been actively involved in international research collaborations and Horizon Europe project proposals. She has authored over 12 academic publications in areas such as digital transformation, sustainability, organizational behavior, and city branding.

Marilena Poullou holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Democritus University of Thrace and a Master’s degree (LLM) in Maritime Law from Swansea University. She is a dual-qualified lawyer, admitted to the Athens Bar in 2018 and as a Solicitor of England and Wales in 2022.

Currently, she serves as a Claims Executive at UK Defence Club, a leading provider of legal costs insurance to the maritime industry, with responsibility for handling claims for Members in the Europe and the Middle East Regions.

With nearly a decade of experience in the shipping industry, Marilena has developed strong expertise in claims handling and shipping contracts, having previously worked at a ship management company and a marine insurance brokerage.

Beyond her professional life, she enjoys traveling and exploring new cultures, driven by a passion for discovery and continuous learning.

Dr. Tamara Agathokleous is a seasoned shipping industry professional and dedicated educator. Holding a PhD in Business Management, she brings more than 25 years of experience spanning marine insurance, chartering, and fleet operations—particularly in the tanker sector. Her career journey, from managing offices in a marine insurance broking firm to navigating the complexities of global shipping operations, equips her with a wealth of practical insight. Passionate about bridging theory with real-world application, she is committed to mentoring future business leaders and fostering the skills needed to thrive in today’s competitive, interconnected world.

Dr Gerhardt is an Associate Professor in Work-Based Learning and active research and publishing academic, teaching across several international universities. Prior to academia, he had a background working in the third sector as a community leader, strategist, curriculum and programme development and CPD officer. He has held positions as a programme director, project and academic lead, and director of studies. He has a national and international recognised specialism in work integrated learning (WIL). He is a career consultant offering training, education and development, working with numerous companies nationally and internationally. Dr Gerhardt is a TEDx speaker, a network convenor for the Working Life and Learning Network of the European Society for Research on the Education of Adults (ESREA), a SEEC Steering Member and Member of Work and Learning Network, both networks of the Universities Association of Lifelong Learning (UALL), an Associate Editor for the Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning Journal, a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a CMDA trailblazer, and an Ambassador for Seas Your Future. He has his own YouTube channel and runs a WIL podcast.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Statistics
Quantitative Methods
Psychology
Research Methods

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Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Financial Accounting
Financial Management
Management Accounting

Dr Christiana Charalambidou is an Economist who specialises in labour market and education market research, and an expert statistical analyst with extensive experience in large data analysis.

At CIM she holds the position of Associate Professor acting as a Lecturer, MBA Supervisor and student mentor.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Economics
Quantitative Methods
Research Methods
Statistics

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Human Resource Management
Organisational Behaviour
Research methods

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EMBA and Nicosia & Limassol 2024 - 2025 Faculty:

Dr Myria Kkali

Ms Nectaria Hadjiyianni

Ms Theodora Physounis

Mr Yangos Hadjiyannis

Theo Hadjiyannis

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