Alexis Vafeades has been serving as the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works for the Republic of Cyprus since 2023, drawing on over thirty years of professional experience across architecture, construction, and public policy.

Prior to his ministerial appointment, he led a critical modernization of standard construction contracts as President of the Cyprus Joint Construction Contracts Tribunal (CyJCCT), introducing new texts to address the evolving needs of the industry. His extensive BoD-level experience includes roles with Demetra Holdings Plc, the Council for the Registration of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors, and the Cyprus Architects Association.

He began his professional career in 1988, becoming a partner and shareholder in his family’s architectural practice and a longstanding member of the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK). Alexis Vafeades is a graduate of the University of Southern California (USC) in architecture.

Charalambos Prountzos, born in Nicosia in 1978, hails from the occupied villages of Gerolakkos and Akanthou. He holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of Bristol (2001) and is a Barrister-at-Law from the Inns of Court School of Law, London, with a Diploma in Professional Legal Skills from City University. A licensed insolvency practitioner and lawyer, he is the Managing Partner of Prountzos & Prountzos LLC, which he founded in 2010. He has significant experience in regulated markets, competition law, mergers, acquisitions, and energy projects. Charalambos led legal services for a Big4 firm in the CEE, SEE, and Central Asia region from 2019 to 2023. He has served as Chairman of the Council at the Open University of Cyprus and on the Board of CYENS, a research center. He was also involved in the Cyprus reunification talks. Charalambos is married to journalist Gogo Alexandrinou, and they have two children.

Grigorios Kamperis is General Manager of Philip Morris Cyprus. He is a finance and strategy professional with over a decade of experience in financial management, business planning. He has developed strong industry knowledge through his work at Papastratos, contributing to the company’s transformation in Cyprus. His focus is on driving strategic growth, innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainability. He leads high-performing teams and promotes a culture of accountability and data-driven decision making. He values collaboration and strong business relationships, while aligning business strategy with market needs and identifying clear opportunities for long-term growth.

Marilena Paraskeva is the Head of the Funding Programmes Department of Research and Innovation Foundation, the national funding agency for research, technological development and innovation in Cyprus.

She has more than 15 years of managerial experience spanning from the design, evaluation and monitoring of national research programme to the support of local stakeholders in their participation in European funding programmes and initiatives for SMEs. She has served as member of various national and international R&I-related committees including as Governing Board member of Joint Programming Initiatives (JPIs) and European Partnerships.

She holds a BEng in Civil Engineering and Environmental Management from UMIST University of Technology in Manchester (UK) and an MSc in Soil Mechanics and Engineering Seismology from Imperial College of London (UK).

Γεννήθηκε το 1975 και είναι κάτοχος πτυχίου Κοινωνιολογίας. Την πενταετία 2003-2008 υπηρέτησε ως Ειδικός Σύμβουλος και Διευθυντής του Γραφείου του Προέδρου της Δημοκρατίας, Τάσσου Παπαδόπουλου. Την περίοδο 2010-2021 εργάστηκε ως Εκτελεστικός Διευθυντής του Κέντρου Μελετών Τάσσος Παπαδόπουλος. Το 2021 εξελέγη Βουλευτής Λευκωσίας του Δημοκρατικού Κόμματος και είναι Αναπληρωτής Πρόεδρος της Κοινοβουλευτικής Επιτροπής Οικονομικών & Προϋπολογισμού και Μέλος των Κοινοβουλευτικών Επιτροπών Εξωτερικών & Ευρωπαϊκών Υποθέσεων και Ενέργειας, Εμπορίου, Βιομηχανίας & Τουρισμού. Παράλληλα, είναι Μέλος της κυπριακής αντιπροσωπείας στην Κοινοβουλευτική Διάσκεψη για τη Σταθερότητα, τον Οικονομικό Συντονισμό και τη Διακυβέρνηση στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση, ενώ έχει λάβει μέρος σε Συνόδους των Κοινοβουλευτικών Επιτροπών Ευρωπαϊκών Υποθέσεων των χωρών της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης και σε Διασκέψεις για θέματα Ενέργειας, Μετανάστευσης και Πάταξης του Αντισημιτισμού.

Dr. Petros S. Rodotheou is a medical doctor with extensive experience in emergency medicine, primary care, and public health services. He currently serves at the Ministry of Health (since 2024) and previously worked in the Accident & Emergency Department at Nicosia General Hospital (2017–2024), as well as a General Practitioner in both urban and rural health centers across Cyprus. He holds a PhD in Plastic Regenerative & Reconstructive Surgery from Tokyo Medical & Dental University, where he specialized in bioengineering of skin, peripheral nerves, and soft tissue, supported by a MEXT Government of Japan scholarship. His academic background also includes a Medical Degree (MD) from Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University.

Dr. Rodotheou has completed advanced certifications including Advanced Life Support (ALS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and training in substance abuse prevention. His clinical experience spans neurology, emergency care, and preventive medicine, with hands-on expertise in diagnostic procedures, minor surgical interventions, and patient management. He is fluent in Greek, Russian, and English, with good knowledge of German and Japanese, and possesses strong computer skills. He has also been actively involved in volunteer work with organizations supporting cancer patients and addiction prevention.

Dr. Vasos Vassiliou is Professor of Computer and Communication Networks at the University of Cyprus and Director of the Networks Research Laboratory. He is a founding member of the CYENS Center of Excellence, leading research on smart, secure, and resilient digital systems. With a Ph.D. from Georgia Tech, he has published over 200 scientific papers. His work focuses on AI-driven network intelligence, IoT security, anomaly detection, and resilient 5G/6G infrastructures—technologies critical to safer digital ecosystems. His expertise bridges innovation, cybersecurity, and public-interest technologies, supporting evidence-based approaches to risk mitigation and harm reduction in complex, connected environments.

Commencing my service with the Cyprus Police in 1991, my professional focus has centered on traffic accident investigation and road safety since 1994. I have held significant leadership positions, including Head of the Nicosia Traffic Police Branch and Deputy Director of the Traffic Department at Cyprus Police Headquarters from 2017 until my appointment as Director of the Department in March 2025. In my current role, I also hold responsibility for the oversight of the national speed camera system. Ι am a graduate of the National Security School of Greece, the FBI National Academy, and the Police Academy. Furthermore, I hold a Master of Science degree in Security and Crime Risk Management from the University of Leicester and a diploma in Traffic Accident Investigation from Northwestern University. My engagement in road safety extends to the European Union through active involvement in various working groups.

Kyriakos Tyllis studied at the University of Portsmouth, where he obtained a BA (Hons) in Business Administration in 2010. He further advanced his academic background by completing an MSc in Insurance & Risk Management at Cass Business School, City University London.

He joined COSMOS Insurance in September 2011 and has since developed extensive experience across all key areas of the Company. In 2018, he was appointed as Chief Operations Officer, and in September 2020, he assumed the position of General Manager, leading the Company’s operations and strategic development.

He has been serving as an Executive Member of the Company’s Board of Directors since November 2020, playing an active role in shaping the Company’s strategy and contributing to its sustained growth, performance, and financial strength.

In addition, he is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Motor Insurers’ Fund (MIF).

Dr. Vicky Charalambous is a strategic HR and organisational development expert specialising in workplace wellbeing, positive psychology, and sustainable performance. Her work focuses on how organisations can design healthier systems, cultures, and leadership practices that support both people and performance. She holds a PhD in Positive Organizational Psychology, a Master’s in Organizational and Economic Psychology, and a Bachelor’s in International and European Economic Studies. With extensive experience in leadership development and organisational transformation, she has designed and delivered HR and leadership programmes on topics including workplace mental health, inclusive cultures, psychological safety, ESG, and responsible AI in HR. Her approach combines evidence-based insights with practical application, supporting organisations in moving from standalone wellbeing initiatives to systemic, culture-driven change. She is a certified HRDA trainer and holds international certifications as Chief Happiness Officer and Chief Wellbeing Officer. She serves as a Board Member of the Cyprus Human Resource Management Association and as Cyprus’ representative at the European Association for People Management. At CARDET, she leads people, culture, and organisational performance, both internally and across European projects supporting organisations, educators, and communities across Europe in strengthening equity, inclusion, and sustainable workplace practices. She is also the Managing Director of the Institute of Development, an organisation focused on positive psychology, mental health, and workplace wellbeing, supporting individuals and organisations in building healthier, more resilient environments.

Olga Nicolaidou holds a PhD in Occupational Safety & Health (OSH), a BEng in Civil Engineering, an MSc in Water and Environmental Engineering and an MBA. Since 2007, is a Labour Inspection Officer at the Department of Labour Inspection in Cyprus and since 2019 is a Focal Point Manager of EU-OSHA. Olga is also a Lecturer at the MSc Program on OSH and a Research Associate at CERIDES of the European University Cyprus. Her research interests focus on the impact of weak signals management on OSH and her research has been published in peer reviewed journals. She counts many participations in well-established international OSH conferences.

Experienced Mechanical Engineer, graduate of the Democritus Polytechnique of Thrace, with a Master’s degree in Sustainable Development and Energy Design from the University of Cyprus. She has extensive experience in the maritime and construction sectors, with expertise in sustainable materials and specifications, LEED & EPD.

For the past three years, she has served as Sustainability Manager at PAPAELLINAS Group, leading the design and implementation of the Group’s sustainability strategy. Her role focuses on reducing environmental impact, improving energy efficiency, and integrating ESG principles into operations, while ensuring compliance and promoting sustainable business transformation. Being also a Board Member of the Cyprus Hydrogen Association.

Dr Cleo Varianou-Mikellidou, is a Lecturer in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Operations Manager at CERIDES, European University Cyprus. She holds BSc Physics, MSc Safety, Health and Environment, and a PhD in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). Her research focuses on Occupational Safety and Health, sustainable workplaces, ageing workforce, ergonomics, teleworking, well-being, and first responders’ safety, emphasising risk assessment and accident prevention. She has extensive experience in Horizon and Erasmus+ projects, contributing to innovative OSH tools and policies. She led Cyprus’ National Policy on Healthy Workplaces for All Ages and teleworking OSH initiatives. She teaches in the MSc OSH programme, is a Safety Science Editor, and she is a consultant/ licensed Risk Assessor by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance of Cyprus.

Dr. Konstantinos C. Makris is a full professor of environmental health sciences and supervises the CLOTHO Precision Exposomics and Health laboratory at the Cyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health within the School of Health Sciences at the Cyprus University of Technology. He was an adjunct assistant professor of environmental health at the Department of Environmental Health, Harvard University, USA (2009-2015). His research team aims to reduce population health risks attributed to multiple environmental stressors (chemical and physical). Toward this, his team applies the human exposome concept and its exposomic tools in population studies in Cyprus, Greece, France, Kuwait, the Netherlands, and Norway. He leads the CHILDREN_FIRST children cohort study set up in Cyprus, Israel, Greece and Albania towards improved understanding the temporal evolution of the human exposome as it shapes children’s growth and development curves using novel exposomic tools. His laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments worth > 0.5 million euros to generate biomarker and metabolomic data. Since 2009, he has received external funding of > 1.5 million euros from the EU, the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation, and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences of Harvard University. He has authored over 130 journal articles and 50 conference reports. He was one of two researchers who conducted the brain cancer cluster investigation around the Astrasol plant emitting dichloromethane in Cyprus. He was invited by the Environment and Health Committee of the Cyprus Parliament to provide technical evidence on the health consequences of the surrounding populations following the tragedy / explosion in Mari, Cyprus and has also served as a member of the scientific advisory committee to the Ministry of Health about arsenic exposures in select subpopulation groups of Cyprus. He is a member of the European Council of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (2023-). He is a Global Burden of Disease network collaborator (2021-). He has been invited by > 20 universities and organizations in the USA / EU, such as Harvard University, Emory University, University of Alberta, University of Delaware etc. and has chaired >15 symposia at international conferences.

Marina Kyriacou is a Board Member of CSR Cyprus and a Health, Safety and Environment Officer at ipH Ltd, specializing in workplace safety, ESG & CSR strategies, and sustainability integration. She is responsible for developing and implementing health and safety systems, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and environmental standards across operations. Marina leads training initiatives, emergency preparedness, and ESG reporting, fostering a strong culture of prevention and continuous improvement. She holds an MSc in Human Resources Management and a background in Sustainable Design, combining people-focused practices with environmental responsibility. Her work focuses on reducing workplace incidents, enhancing employee wellbeing, and advancing corporate sustainability practices.

Dr Ignatios Ikonomidis is Professor in Cardiology in the 2nd Cardiology Department, Attikon Hospital, Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. He is the Head of the Echocardiography and the Laboratory of Preventive Cardiology of the 2nd Cardiology Department, and runs the Clinic of Cardiometabolic disease and Smoking Cessation.  He is the president of the board of the International Association on Smoking Control and Harm Reduction (SCOHRE). He works in the field of non-invasive cardiovascular imaging and ventricular–arterial coupling in cardiac diseases. He has a national and worldwide reputation and is regarded as one of the leading experts in the field of echocardiography and inflammation in CV diseases.

Dr Panayiotis C. Andreou is a Professor of Finance at the Cyprus University of Technology and one of the most prominent voices in Cyprus on financial literacy and financial wellbeing. He is a founding member and the President of the Financial Wellbeing Institute and currently serves as an Expert on the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre project on Evidence-Informed Policy Making 2.0. His research spans corporate finance, behavioral finance, green finance, and financial markets, with a special focus on household financial decision-making. Since 2016, he has led numerous surveys and studies on financial literacy with significant societal impact, and since 2017 he has collaborated closely with the Central Bank of Cyprus, currently serving as Scientific Advisor to the Cyprus Committee on Financial Literacy and Education. He is also the creator and host of Money Doctor on YouTube, a series aimed at bringing financial literacy closer to everyday life for families, young people, and children.

Toumazis Toumazi is the Project Officer of the Cyprus Computer Society, with extensive project management experience. He focuses on promoting ICT and digital literacy by implementing initiatives that enhance IT education and professional development. His role includes organizing events, competitions and workshops. Toumazi is also skilled in managing EU, national, and other funded projects. Additionally, he coordinates the Cyprus Cyber Security Challenge and the CCS Women’s Group, further advancing the Society’s mission.

Γεννήθηκε στη Λευκωσία το 1981, κατάγεται από το Γέρι και την Παλλουριώτισσα. Αποφοίτησε από το Παγκύπριο Γυμνάσιο το 1999 και ολοκλήρωσε τη στρατιωτική του θητεία το 2001. Αποφοίτησε από το Τμήμα Ηλεκτρολόγων Μηχανικών και Τεχνολογίας Υπολογιστών της Πολυτεχνικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Πάτρας. Το 2012 απέκτησε MBA από το Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου.
Από το 2006 μέχρι το 2009 εργάστηκε στο Πολιτικό Γραφείο του Ιωάννη Κασουλίδη και από το 2010 μέχρι το 2016 στον όμιλο SPP Media ως Διευθυντής Μάρκετινγκ & Επικοινωνίας. Από τα μαθητικά του χρόνια έχει ενεργό δράση στον Δημοκρατικό Συναγερμό. Διετέλεσε στέλεχος της Μαθητικής Κίνησης, πρόεδρος της ΦΠΚ ΠΡΩΤΟΠΟΡΙΑ Πάτρας το 2006, αντιπρόεδρος της ΝΕΔΗΣΥ από το 2009 μέχρι το 2011. Το 2013 εξελέγη πρόεδρος της Οργάνωσης Νέων Επιστημόνων (ΟΝΕ), μέχρι το 2017. Το 2016 εξελέγη βουλευτής Λευκωσίας με τον Δημοκρατικό Συναγερμό. Από τον Ιούλιο του 2018 μέχρι τον Φεβρουάριο του 2023 διετέλεσε Εκπρόσωπος Τύπου της παράταξης. Το 2021 επανεκλέγεται Βουλευτής Λευκωσίας.
Ως μέλος της Βουλής των Αντιπροσώπων κατά την τρέχουσα του θητεία είναι πρόεδρος της Επιτροπής Θεσμών, Αξιών και Επιτρόπου Διοικήσεως και είναι μέλος στις Επιτροπές Εργασίας και Μεταφορών. Παράλληλα είναι επικεφαλής της κυπριακής αποστολής της Μικτής Ομάδας Κοινοβουλευτικού Ελέγχου (ΜΟΚΕ) της Ευρωπόλ.
Είναι νυμφευμένος με την Ντίνα Πέγκα και έχει μια κόρη, την Αθηνά.

Xenia Xenofontos is Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director at Digital Tree Group, one of the leading companies in the digital media industry in Cyprus, where she contributes to corporate strategy, governance, and sustainability initiatives. She has more than 20 years of experience in the media sector, spanning television production, editorial leadership, and digital media management. Her career includes roles as producer, editor-in-chief of local publications, and Director of Sigmalive.

She currently serves as Vice President of the Cyprus Media Ethics Committee, contributing to the promotion of journalistic ethics and responsible media practices. She previously served as President of the Cyprus Online Publishers Association and remains actively involved in professional and civic initiatives supporting responsible media, as well as women’s leadership and professional development.