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Nicosia & Limassol 2022 - 2023 Faculty:

Nicosia

Limassol

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:

Business English
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

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

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 Evie Michailidis , completed all her studies; BSc in Psychology MSc in Occupational and Organizational Psychology, PhD in Psychology at the University of Surrey, UK. Her PhD aimed to explore the feeling of embitterment in the workplace. During her PhD studies she has worked as an Academic tutor and a Postgraduate and Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in the Psychology Department at the University of Surrey. Evie has also worked as a research fellow on various projects including; “A Systematic Review for Multiple Sclerosis Society”, A Systematic Review of models of care that help maintain independence and vitality for Frail Elderly Adults”, “ A technology feasibility study for multi-scale modeling of biological time in healthcare impact”. Her main research interest lies in the field of Occupational Health Psychology, such as stress, work life balance, work-related rumination, sleep, embitterment, burnout and in general anything around employees’ health and well-being. She has written articles for both peer-reviewed academic and non-academic publications, along with presenting at numerous academic and professional conferences. She is a member of the British Psychological Society and the European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology. Evie is also an accredited BPS Ability & Personality/Psychometric test user.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Human Resource Management
Organisational Behaviour

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.

Modules taught:

Economics
Quantitative Methods
Research Methods
Statistics

Dinos Ioannides is a management trainer and consultant with a proven track record of over 25 years working with Cypriot and Global firms. His areas of expertise span sales, marketing, communication and leadership. He has extensive experience in the field of customer experience management and process improvement. Over the years he has delivered lectures and training courses to various bodies and tries to make time to teach as often as possible as it is something he finds greatly rewarding. His academic journey began in electronics and communications engineering and led to business administration. He has a proven track record of continuous improvement in productivity and operational performance, sales and profitability in the companies he has worked for. His managerial roles included customer service, sales, commercial and general management. He has worked on improving total quality in various companies and to this end has achieved certification as an ISO auditor. Having worked with employers such as Apple authorised representatives and IBM business partners, he spent his last ten years, as an employee, with DHL before leaving the position of general manager, transitioning to partner in Business Insights, a customer experience management company. Its driving philosophy is a research and measurement-based improvement of the customer experience. Everything that happens in a company should contribute to a unique customer experience, outperforming competition on all counts. He is a certified trainer and process improvement advisor.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Consumer Behaviour
Marketing
Executive Skills

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:

Organisational Behaviour
Human Resource Management
Research methods

Evis Tsiaklides holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology from St. Louis University in USA an MBA with emphasis in International Business and Marketing and a Post Graduate Diploma in International Marketing both from Lindenwood College in St. Louis, Mo. USA.

He has more than 30 years’ experience in the private sector as well as teaching experience for the last 10 years. He began his professional career in 1987 in USA at McDonell Douglas Corporation and for the following 12 years he worked in various executive positions in USA corporations in the private sector.

Upon his arrival back in Cyprus in the late 1990s he worked as part time lecturer at Cyprus College and a few years later as an Executive Director at a local company. In 2001, he found his own company and ever since he has been very active as a businessman and as part time lecturer. He is also an Accredited Business Consultant on Management & Marketing by the Cyprus Institute of Technology.

His main interest include:

Stay up to date in the field of economic developments and global growth
Watch trends in international business and globalization
Strategic Alliances for growth and reduced expenditures

Fields of Expertise Incudes:

International Business
Global Marketing
Management

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.

Anna Thomas is a veteran social and market researcher with over three decades’ experience directing market research operations in Cyprus and abroad, with a specialization in qualitative research.

During her long career, she has travelled extensively in the Middle East, North and West Africa and Eastern Europe, establishing research projects and offices for both public and private sector clients. She has designed and overseen consumer research projects commissioned by multinational corporations in the FMCG and manufacturing sectors, advertising agencies, communications specialists and the banking sector. She has also developed and implemented social research programs commissioned by civil society organizations such as the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

Anna originally trained as a teacher and continued her studies to obtain a degree in Social Science (Sociology) in Manchester.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Market Research
Research Methods
Statistics

Dr Eleni Erodotou is a visiting lecturer at CIM in Business Information Systems. Dr Erodotou completed her doctoral studies in 2019 at the University of Cyprus with collaboration with CERN in Switzerland, with a subject on Physics with specialization in data analytics from data collected from CMS detector. She started working as a consultant in 2017 providing data and analytics services in various industrial sectors in Cyprus. She is experienced in statistical analysis, mathematical modelling, business intelligence gathering, and business analysis. Through her work experience she has extensive records in development and implementation of business information systems in financial and retail sector.

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

Rania is a lawyer with a 9 years post-qualification experience in Cyprus. She currently works as a senior managing associate at a reputable law firm in Nicosia.
Her areas of expertise include commercial law, intellectual property law, private client and regulatory aspects of innovation.

Memberships: Cyprus Bar Association, member
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (Cyprus Branch), TEP
Commercialization of Brands Committee, International Trademark Association (INTA), member
UCITs Committee, Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA), member

Professional Qualifications: Certified person for provision of investment services (Advanced Examination)
Accredited Mediator

Education: Legal Practice Course (LPC), University of Law (Bloomsbury)
LL.M (Commercial), University of Bristol
LL.B, University of Leeds

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.

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

Andreas Pavlou holds a BSc in Computer Science and an MBA in Marketing from the St. John’s University in New York. Upon his return in 2005, he was recruited by DELEMA MCCANN CYPRUS and has been part of the team since. He is currently serving as Digital Services Director.

Andreas believes that a learning culture holds the key to success. He believes that change can only lead to improvement, as the marketing industry is rapidly adapting and has transformed to a consumer dominant “ballgame”. At the same time, external factors that have massive impact, affecting both the consumers and the markets, have become more frequent than ever. This means that both brands and individuals can no longer remain “static”. The ability to adapt and master change is a challenge that can only be addressed with constant learning and a willingness to change, while always having in mind the end goal of your strategy. We learn from our mistakes, we fall, we push on and evolve.

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.

Christina started her Business Studies at the University of Leicester and took a Master’s in Marketing Strategy & Innovation at the Cass Business School of London. She set off her career as a business development manager where travelling and international relationship management was a key starting point of her career. In 2017, she entered the marketing/advertising world, where she developed her digital advertising skills. Currently, as a New Business & digital strategy director at Orb communications, she provides strategic thinking for the company’s portfolio of brands and is actively involved in the development of the company’s digital product, offering new business projects.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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:

Business English
Research Methods

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

International Marketing
Strategic Management

Dr Michael is a Visiting Lecturer at CIM, focusing on Maritime Economics. He holds a PhD in finance and shipping, and his research focuses on maritime economics, shipping markets, and the interactions between agents in various behavioural market settings. His work has been published in various prestigious journals such as Maritime Transport Research, Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics, Transportation Research, and others.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Maritime Economics
Business Economics

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

Mrs Maria Stylianou Michaelidou is the General Manager of the Limassol Tourism Board and Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behavior at CIM-Cyprus Business School. She has been pursuing a career as a marketing and management practitioner over a period of more than fifteen years. She has worked as a corporate marketing and communications manager and as a general manager mainly in the tourism, hotel, and destination management industries. Her work has covered nearly every aspect of applied management ranging from market research and strategic planning to press relations and staff training.

Mrs Michaelidou has successfully implemented European projects in the area of Sustainable development in the tourism industry. At the moment, she is leading the Limassol participation in the Civitas Destinations Project for Sustainable Mobility and a newly acquired Interreg project ‘ΕΥ-ΚΙΝΗΣΗΣ’ in the same field. Utilizing European Funding and strong local networking, she aims to contribute to the significant upgrading and promotion of sustainable mobility in Limassol. She is also actively engaged with professional working committees dealing with cultural, development and tourism issues.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Consumer Behaviour
Marketing Management
Public Relations

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Taxation
Auditing

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Corporate Law
Management
Marketing

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

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

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Marketing Management
International Marketing
Economics

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.

Dimitris is an experienced professional in Business, Marketing, and Strategy management, with a proven track record across diverse industries, particularly in Financial Services and Retail. He currently holds the position of Associate Vice President of Partner Relations in a Financial Services company and is a Visiting Lecturer at the Cyprus Institute of Marketing (CIM) Business School. His previous roles include Country Manager, Operations Manager, and District Manager for leading international companies. Additionally, he has been working with Start-ups as a consultant through different start-up support platforms. He holds a BA(Hons) in International Relations, an MA in International Studies and Diplomacy, and an MBA all from leading UK universities.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Strategy
Marketing
Management
Consumer Psychology
Business and People 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

Constantinos initial background is naval architecture and marine engineering and has an extensive experience is the shipping industry and having experience in various roles in the industry such as Technical Superintendent, New Building Supervisor, DPA/CSO and Marine Insurance and Claims officer. He is a fellow of the institute of chartered shipbrokers and member of the royal institute of naval architects and member of the Technical Chamber of Cyprus.

Constantinos holds a Master of Engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, a Master of Science degree in Shipping Management and a Master in Business Administration. He is a Chartered Engineer, licensed by the UK Engineering Council.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Maritime Logistics

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

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Marketing Strategy
Marketing Management
Brand Management
Customer Behaviour and
Advertising

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.

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:

Organisational Behaviour
Human Resource Management
Research methods

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

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.

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.

Mrs Sotira Petrou completed her Bachelors, Honours, and Masters Degrees in Marketing Management at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. She is currently a Project Manager for European Research and Innovation Projects. Sotira previously held a position as a Market Research Executive, implementing research solutions across a variety of industries, including advertising, automotive, FMCG, financial services, media, pharmaceuticals, public sector, retail and telecommunications. During her eight years of marketing and research experience, she has adopted a future-focused and growth mindset to continuously develop her research skills in both academic and commercial contexts.

As an academic, Sotira held various roles within the Department of Marketing Management at the University of Pretoria. These being Lecturer of marketing modules, and Programme Manager of an international cooperation with a non-profit research institute for the research of consumer and market decisions. In addition, Sotira also conducted intercultural research experiments in her role as a Lab Manager of the Market Decision Lab, with the aim to positively influence international business decisions across time and geographical borders. As a Lecturer, she finds value in adopting a work-integrated approach to teaching and learning where she has partnered with industry clients to transform the learning experience from theory into practice in a tangible manner for students.

Fields of Expertise for Modules Delivered:

Marketing Management

Research

Innovation

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.

Christos Stylianou graduated from Newcastle University in 2014, where he obtained a BA Hons in Accounting and Finance. He had the opportunity to “serve” and pass on the concerns, suggestions and ideas of his fellow course-mates at the University, from the positions of Peer Mentoring Scheme for two consecutive years, Course Representative, and a Vice President for the Board of Students of the Newcastle University Business School. Christos then moved on to pursue a career in Audit and Accounting Services, starting this journey at a Big 4 Audit Firm (KPMG) in Gibraltar, whereas the focus of the portfolio of clients included Publicly Listed Insurance firms, Betting Companies, and Investment banks. In 2016 he repatriated in Cyprus to work for a middle tier Company (BDO) whereas the focus of clientele was that of Investment Holding Limited Companies. In 2019 and after obtaining the qualification of ACA, he moved on again to a Big 4 Audit firm (KPMG), with the sole focus in the industry of Cyprus Shipping Companies. Since 2020 a swift move and a new challenge has been taken, as an Internal Audit Regulatory Consultant for a lead firm, providing Internal Audit Regulatory and Compliance Services, to the 60% of the Cyprus Investment Firms registered within CySEC. He has also had been a Supervisor in an Audit Firm, and as an Internal Management Accountant in a Fin-Tech Company.

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.

Panayiotis Jacovides has an MSc in International Management from KEDGE Business School (Grande Ecole) in Marseille, 2011, and a BSc in Business and Law Administration from Paul Cézanne University in France, 2008.

He began his career as an International Sales Manager in West Medica Produktions – und – handles Gmbh in Canada. Panayiotis was later promoted to Business Development Director for South America, after about a year, and moved to Lima, Peru. A year later, he set up his first company for veterinary equipment and disposables in Mexico.

Returning to Europe, he established “The Experts Alliance – Jacovides & Associates Ltd” (www.tea-bc.com) a consulting firm specialized in the areas of business planning, productivity, strategic restructuring, internationalization, M&A and Capital Raising. The company engages also in various EU funded programmes related to business consulting.

In an effort to battle farmer exploitation and poverty, he designed and developed an online platform assisting farmers in selling directly their products internationally without intermediaries. The project was co-financed by the Structural Funds of European Union and today exists under the domain name: ‘www.directagro.net’.

Panayiotis is a Visiting Professor of International Business and Management in Business Schools and Universities, as well as a corporate trainer for different topics related to business development, management of conflicts of interest and performance management.

In February 2015, Panayiotis was unanimously elected President of the French-Cypriot Chamber of commerce in Marseille – France.

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:

International Maritime Conventions
Shipping Business

Robert holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Liverpool and a master’s degree in Banking from Bangor University. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Chartered Banker. Also, he holds various professional certificates such as the Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention, the Specialist Certificate in Financial Crime Risk in Global Banking and Markets, and the Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance.

He started his career in 2015 at KPMG in the audit department and in 2021 he moved to EY in the financial accounting advisory services department, before he moves at FirePro in July of 2023 where he currently holds the position of the Financial Reporting & Planning Manager.

He has two years of experience in providing internal accounting trainings for EY personnel in Cyprus and CESA countries. He is a very passionate individual in teaching various Accounting modules and this is one of the main reasons he joined CIM and the University of West London.

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.

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.

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

Panagiotis Moullotos is a Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Commerce, Finance and Shipping at the Cyprus University of Technology. His research interests are mainly in the operations and supply chain management in the Shipping Industry. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Cyprus He continued his postgraduate studies by completing a Master’s degree in Engineering in Energy Technologies and Sustainable Design. In 2015, he received an academic scholarship for a Master’s degree in Management at the Department of Management Science and Innovation at University College London (UCL) for the academic year 2015-2016. After graduation, he started working in the private sector and today he is working in the shipping industry. Over the past few years, he attended various seminars both in Cyprus and overseas as part of his continuous development, with the constant aim to obtain additional skills and further enhance his knowledge.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Constantinos Panayi is an experienced maritime professional with over 17 years of expertise in ship management industry. Was born in Limassol, Cyprus and after he completed his military service, Constantinos pursued a BSc in Business and Management from UOM (University of Macedonia) in Thessaloniki, Greece. He continued his studies and obtained an MSc in International Maritime Studies and Shipping Management from Southampton Solent University in UK.

A member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, has cultivated extensive knowledge in the global shipping industry, building strong relationships with ship owning/management companies.

Currently he is serving as Commercial Manager at Marlow Navigation, one of the world’s leading ship and crew management companies.

Constantinos is married and has two sons.

Fields of interest:
Ship & Crew Management
Management Systems

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.

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.

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.

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.

Evdoxia Kyriacou holds a Ph.D. in Communication and Marketing, an MA in New Technologies for Communication and Learning, and a B.Sc. in Hotel and Tourism Management, all from the Cyprus University of Technology.

She has over a decade of experience in administrative roles at a public university in Cyprus, including as Faculty Administrator and positions in the Offices of the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs and the Studies Office. Her roles have involved supporting faculty initiatives, coordinating projects, and contributing to academic program development. Beyond academia, Evdoxia has experience in organizing conferences and events for a private company and has spent five years in the Shipping industry, enhancing her diverse professional background.

She is a Certified Professional Trainer and she has taught Marketing, Communication, and Organizational Behaviour courses. Her research focuses on Internal Marketing and Human Resource Management. She was also recognized with the Best Competitive Paper Award at the 26th International Conference on Corporate and Marketing Communications (CMC) in 2022.

Evdoxia is passionate about personal growth and music, playing the piano and cello, which brings balance and inspiration to her life.

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.

Barbara Loyal, based in Limassol, Cyprus, is an accomplished legal professional and distinguished figure in the Maritime Industry. She earned her LLB (Hons) from the University of Exeter in 2001 and has since been a member of the Cyprus Bar Association (Limassol) from 2002. Her engagement with professional bodies such as WISTA Cyprus, The American Propeller Club, The Cyprus Marine Club and The American Sailing Association further demonstrates her longstanding commitment to the advancement of the maritime sector.

As Joint CEO of Esmeralda Shipmanagement Ltd (ESM), a leading crew management firm headquartered in Limassol, Ms. Loyal is responsible for overseeing the company’s legal, financial, and crew management functions. Her role is central to ensuring the company’s adherence to international regulatory frameworks and facilitating its sustainable growth within the global maritime industry. Ms. Loyal’s proficiency in corporate governance and maritime law, coupled with her leadership acumen, has positioned her as a prominent leader in Cyprus’s Shipping Industry. Her contributions to ESM continue to drive the company’s innovation, operational excellence, and compliance with international standards.

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.

Andreas is a finance professional with over 15 years of experience in banking, wealth management, corporate finance, and M&A. He has extensive expertise across Retail, Corporate, and International Banking, as well as Wealth Management. Andreas has been involved in executing significant M&A transactions across Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, and Cyprus, bringing deep experience in financial modeling, valuation, and corporate strategy.

He holds an MSc in Finance from Lancaster University, a BA (Hons) in Accounting, and is a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA). In addition, Andreas also holds the CYSEC Professional Competence Advanced Certificate.

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”.

Solonas Konstantinou is a dynamic and accomplished Audit & Assurance Manager with an ACCA qualification and over nine years of experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd in Cyprus. During his tenure at PwC, he has been involved in auditing large shipping groups, which has allowed him to gain extensive knowledge of the shipping industry. Solonas has built a reputation for reliability and professional integrity, thriving in deadline-driven environments. His exceptional time management skills and ability to multitask with precision have consistently enabled him to meet and exceed project goals.

Solonas possess strong verbal and written communication skills, allowing him to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within teams. His commitment to high performance and excellence in service delivery has been recognized throughout his career. Additionally, Solonas is proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and various essential software tools, further enhancing his ability to contribute to organizational success.

Solonas is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with students, helping to prepare the next generation of professionals in the business world. Solonas looks forward to fostering a collaborative and engaging learning environment in the CIM MBA program.

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.

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Associate Prof. Dr Myria Kkali

Ms Nectaria Hadjiyianni

Ms Theodora Physounis

Mr Yangos Hadjiyannis

Dr Christos Hadjiyannis

Professor Theo Hadjiyannis

Dr Evie Michailidis

Associate Prof. Dr Christiana Charalambidou

Mr Dinos Ioannides

Mr Marios Timinis

Mr Michalis Pekris

Mr Louis Kangas

Professor Marios Georgiou

Associate Prof. Dr Georgia Thrasyvoulou

Mr Evis Tsiaklides

Mr Pieris Pieri

Ms Anna Thomas

Dr Eleni Erodotou

Mr Konstantinos Taramountas

Ms. Ourania Vroundou

Ms Athena Neophytou

Ms Christia Hadjispyrou

MR ANDREAS PAVLOU

MS NATALIA GEORGIOU

MS CHRISTINA ROUSSOU

MR. GEORGE ASHIKALIS

Dr Katerina Georgiadou

Ms Christina Kelepenioti

Ms Joanna Christou

Ms Athina Stavrinidou

Mr Ioannis Sidiropoulos

Mr Constantinos Pelecanis

Professor Marios Georgiou

Dr Nektarios Michael

Ms Debbie Phylactou

Ms Elena Makedona

Ms Maria Stylianou

Mr Marios Timinis

Mr Yangos Hadjiyannis

Dr Christos Hadjiyannis

Capt. Valentin Mavrinac

Professor Theo Hadjiyannis

Ms Annita Petrou

Mr Dimitris Pitsillis

Mr. Zenon Papaphilippou

Mr Constantinos Silitziotis

Associate Prof. Dr Katerina Pavlou

Mr Louis Kangas

Ms Sophia Nicolaou

Mr Graham Cowling

Associate Prof. Dr Georgia Thrasyvoulou

Associate Prof. Dr Louis Karaolis

Mr Jamie Stratton

Mr Polis Xinaris

Ms Sotira Petrou

Mr Mikhail Konoplev

Mr Christos Stylianou

Ms Marie Pavlou

Mr Panayiotis Jacovides

Captain Parani Vaithinathan Singaravelu

Mr Robert London

Ms Sofia Panayi

Ms Vana Demetriou

Mr Ioannis Treppides

MR PANAYIOTIS MOULLOTOS

MS MONICA POTSOU

Ms Andria Papageorgiou

Mr Andreas Damianou

Mr Fotos Gregoriou

Mr Constantinos Panayi

Ms Christodoula Savvidou

Mr Justin Hadjilambris

Ms Marilena Georgiou

Mr Marios Kyriacou