AIPFE Mentors 2025
Olivia Constantinides
Area of Employment: Social Media
As a confused young adult not knowing what to do with her life, Olivia decided to keep herself busy and signed up for a makeup course while working for her family owned business, Constantinides Bakery.
During her participation in the “Star Cyprus” beauty competition in 2014, she was criticised by the judges on live TV for her “extra kilos”. It was at that point that she made a decision to stop taking into account people's judgements and begin her journey towards self-love, helping to empower other women along the way.
Through her own experiences and thoughts, she hopes women will be inspired to accept themselves and ignore the world's judgement.
Savvas Christodoulou
Area of Employment: Marketing
Savvas Chrstodoulou has 29 years of experience in Marketing, combining knowledge of Strategy and Market research. He studied Business & Economics at Prague University and has worked for International clients in Cyprus, the Middle East and Europe as well as for high end projects in Cyprus such as Aphrodite Hills, Amathus hotels, Limassol Marina and Ayia Napa Marina. Currently, he works at the Nicosia Mall, the largest shopping center in Cyprus as a Marketing Manager.
Xenia Danos
Area of Employment: Education
As a long-term meditator and a born leader, Xenia had to find ways of standing up to cultural and other constraints in order to allow space for her to be herself while learning and developing. She started meditation at the age of 8 and has never stopped since then.
Even though she was diagnosed with dyslexia from an early age, she completed his last 2 degrees on full scholarship and today she’s a Global Expert in Teaching and Learning. She knows for a fact that limitations can shift; people have almost unlimited potential; and that true inner power lies within your authentic self. She’s passionate about guiding women to find their inner power and free themselves into a life of growth, balance and happiness. Currently she offers training workshops and coaching to people ready to unveil their true potential.
Paul Iacovou
Area of Employment: Communications
Paul’s career is a hybrid of the advertising, marketing and entertainment space, producing work for over 25 years in a wide-ranging spectrum from blue-chip companies to the film and music industries.
Paul has been involved in the branding, marketing, advertising and management of many projects throughout his career, advising individuals, companies and organisations on the unique components that help an idea, a product or a service successfully come to life and reach its target audience.
His experience in the entertainment industry has led him to pursue his passion for film, earning him multiple international awards for his recent work as a Film Producer. The recognition he received has allowed him to take an active role in helping to drive the tax-credits scheme for the film industry in Cyprus.
Paul has been successfully running his own companies for more than 30 years. His extensive experience in business, exposure to a wide range of industries, coupled with a very level head and attention to detail, allows him to bring a fresh perspective to any new business idea or working practices.
Andri Kayiatos
Area of Employment: Human Resources, Strategy & Planning, Executive Training & Coaching
Andri is a certified human resource professional (CHRP) and speech pathologist (CCC-SLP), renowned for her ability to align people strategies with organizational goals in high-pressure industries. A champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Andri has consistently built vibrant, collaborative workplace cultures that empower employees and drive performance.
When she's not revolutionizing HR strategies, Andri channels her passion for giving back to the community through various philanthropic initiatives. Her contributions range from mentoring young professionals to actively participating in projects that uplift communities. A proud resident of Cyprus, Andri takes every opportunity to immerse herself in the island's natural beauty and rich history. She thrives on forging connections with people from all walks of life, believing that meaningful relationships and open dialogue are key to personal and professional growth.
With her exceptional leadership, profound dedication to her communities, and zest for life, Andri truly embodies what it means to be a powerful, inspiring leader.
Paul Koronis
Area of Employment: Consulting, Training, Strategy & Project management
With 20+ years of experience with interdisciplinary teams and spanning industries including B2B, Banking & Finance, the Digital World, and not-for-profit organisations, Paul enjoys blurring the lines between strategy and creativity. He studied at Durham University, graduating with a BSc (Hons) in Natural Sciences (Psychology & Anthropology) and a Masters degree in International & Marketing Management.
Paul is one of the Co-Founders of award-winning T.L. Gardens of the Future (New European Bauhaus Prizes 2022 winner), and eleven-eleven, working with organisations seeking to lead and address uncertainty with agility, building next-generation products, services, and experiences.
He has been involved in the creation and moderation of Lean In Circles in Nicosia. These knowledge-sharing groups act via peer-to-peer interaction, executive education, discussions, and benchmarking, with the aim to empower female managers and team leaders in the workplace.
As the license holder of #TEDxNicosia since 2014, he has curated and produced with his team over 12 events under license by TED.com.
His passion lies in the world of ideas and strongly believes ideas are assets and tools that connect communities, curiosity, initiate meaningful conversations and lead to impact.
Frances Kyriakou
Area of Employment: CFO Unicars
Frances is an accomplished finance executive with over 30 years of diverse experience in financial leadership across both Cyprus and the UK. As the CFO of Unicars Limited since 2016, she plays a key role in shaping company strategy, overseeing financial operations, and mentoring high-performing teams. Her expertise spans financial management, business transformation, and strategic leadership, with a strong ability to drive organizational change.
A CIMA-qualified accountant, Frances has a passion for change management, helping businesses and individuals adapt, innovate, and succeed in evolving environments. She is committed to mentoring professionals by sharing insights on financial strategy, decision-making, and leadership development.
Beyond her professional expertise, Frances values work-life balance and prioritizes time with family and friends. An avid traveler, she believes in the importance of broadening perspectives and embracing new experiences—both personally and professionally.
Marios Loucaides
Area of Employment: Business Consulting
Marios Loucaides has a long and multifaceted experience in commercial activities in sectors such as Consumer Products, Mass Catering, Tobacco, Cosmetics, Duty Free Shops, Telecommunications and Technology. He has worked in sales, marketing, logistics and information systems. Having a scientific academic background in mathematics, physics and computers with studies in England, he began his career as a college teacher. Those two years gave him the excitement of knowledge transfer forever. He then worked for 10 years in IT. He thereafter worked at Cyprus Trading Corporation (CTC) for 25 years, having served as CEO of CTC group for 14 years. His involvement in organizations in the fields of Advertising, Audience Measurement, Restaurant Critic, ECR, High School Debating Competitions, etc., broadened his experiences. In 2019 he decided to share his experiences by creating the consulting firm Synpraxis. Among other things, he focuses on consulting services related to his experience both in Cyprus and abroad, as well as family businesses and the steps they should take for long-term success. As a member of Be.e Philosophy, he shared experiences and advice, and trained over 50 small and medium-sized family businesses in Cyprus. He is also a member of 3 Boards of Directors, Cosmos Insurance, Biotronics and CYPET.
Penelope Magoulianiti
Area of Employment: Women’s Empowerment, Leadership Mastery, Peak Performance
Penelope is a transformational coach, corporate trainer, and author dedicated to helping
women reclaim their power without sacrificing success. With over a decade of experience as a public speaker, corporate trainer, and consultant, she has designed and delivered high-impact corporate training programs focused on leadership mastery, soft skills development and peak performance.
After a successful career in banking, she transitioned into personal development at 40,
becoming a sought-after voice in women’s empowerment. She is the author of Women,
Motherhood & Independence and Claws Out: Thriving in a World that Wants You Tamed.
She also created The Goddess Diary© Process, a unique system combining time management with mindset shifts to help women break free from self-sacrifice and take control of their lives.
Her work has been recognized internationally: She was a finalist in the Businesswomen
Awards 2016 and received the GIFEW Evolutionary Women Inspiring Solopreneur Award in 2023. Through her coaching, training, and writing, she empowers women worldwide to lead with confidence, clarity, and balance.
Stelios Mitsides
Area of Employment: Business
Stelios is an (EMCC European Mentoring and Coaching Council) Accredited Coach Practitioner Level, since November 2020, practicing Life and Business Coaching. He comes from a Business (BA and MSc) and Psychology (BSc) background and he has been in the corporate world since 2003.
He has a passion for Positivity and Well Being, and is focused, inspired and committed towards guiding people on how to restore balance in their everyday life in a harmonious way. With a Person-Centered coaching approach, he can guide individuals towards finding their inner wisdom, unlocking their unlimited potential and tackling any barriers along the way.
His areas of expertise are setting goals, career development, personal development, managing stress, dating and building healthy relationships. He would love to empower and mentor women simply because he believes in women's limitless capabilities and potential as is inspired by the feminine energy.
Cleo Papadopoulou
Area of Employment: Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
Cleo went to London to study dance but qualified as an accountant instead! She joined PwC in 1992 and ten years and three children later she became the first female partner. Throughout her career, her focus has always been on people. Her favorite quote (and the reason she became an accredited coach and mentor) is: "We leave nothing behind other than the lives of the people we touch and affect positively".
Driven by uncompromising values, she is passionate about Diversity Equality & Inclusion. Being the Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer of PwC Cyprus is not just a role but a mission to accelerate gender equity.
When she’s not working, she’s dancing! Having mastered work/life integration, today she is Zumba Instructor, an active gardener, a lover of interior design, a blog writer as well as a nonstop traveler/explorer.
Georgia Paphiti Michaelides
Area of Employment: CFO Region EMEA, WM EMEA & UBS Europe SE
Georgia is a C-Level professional with extensive experience at board level and leadership positions. She has been a valued member of UBS since 2001. Georgia is an expert in business partnering & business development, strategic planning, M&A, financial and regulatory reporting, risk management, business restructuring & consolidation, audit, resource management and dealing with regulators. She has a proven track record in leading global & diverse teams and large-scale projects across multiple locations and stakeholders. She is a DE&I Ambassador of the Group and Co-Chair of the Global UBS Finance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) committee, sponsoring multiple people focused initiatives in EMEA and globally.
Marianna Prokopi-Demetriades
Area of Employment: Biotechnology, cancer research, regenerative medicine
Marianna is a biotech innovator, entrepreneur and Clin. Assoc. Prof. in Research Oncology. Her research focuses on personalized oncology and its translation into innovative solutions for improving the quality of life in cancer patients.
She is co-founder of three biotech companies; RSL Revolutionary Labs (est.2018) develops dermaceuticals for the relief of cancer treatment side effects; Promed Bioscience (est.2017) develops biomaterials for medical applications such as synthesis of artificial tissues; Theramir (est.2016) develops microRNA-personalized therapies and diagnostics for cancer.
She has received numerous awards such as the Cyprus "Life Sciences"Award (2021), the ASBMB conference Award for the therapeutic platform EVmiR (2021), the Madame Figaro “Woman of the Year Innovation” Award (2020), the Peter Baker Award (2009) and the Graduate of the Year Award (2009) from King’s College London.
Marianna volunteers as a mentor for young people in many entrepreneurship programs (Junior Achievement Cyprus, ARIS-Deloitte etc.), was selected as Global Ambassador for Cyprus (WomenTech Network 2022), included in the list "10 Women to watch in 2022" by the Global Woman Network and serves in the scientific advisory board of Europa Donna Cyprus.
Flavia Sepulvida
Area of Employment: Strategy Consulting, Organisational Transformation, Leadership Development
Flavia is a senior strategy advisor and transformation leader with over two decades of international experience driving business evolution across industries including banking, legal services, energy, consumer goods, and consulting. She has held executive and leadership roles in global organisations, working closely with C-level stakeholders to shape strategy, lead complex transformations, and drive innovation across business functions.
Flavia has worked as a management consultant with leading global consulting firms including Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, and IBM, where she led high-impact projects focused on strategic growth, operational excellence, and organisational change.
Brazilian by origin, Flavia has lived and worked in Brazil, the UK, and the UAE, gaining rich multicultural experience and a deep understanding of organisational dynamics in diverse environments. She is fluent in Portuguese and English, conversational in Spanish, and currently learning Greek.
She holds a Master’s degree in Organisational Behaviour from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), an MBA from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from Faculdade de Engenharia Industrial (FEI). She has also completed executive leadership programs sponsored by global organisations.
Currently pursuing a certificate in professional coaching, Flavia is passionate about leadership development and empowering individuals to lead with purpose and authenticity. She recently joined AIPFE to support the strategy design and development of the Women for Business program, reflecting her commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusive leadership.
Michael Tyrimos
Area of Employment: Operations and Technology Transformation, Product Management
Michalis Tyrimos is the Founder and Managing Director of Capacitor Partners, a company providing consulting services in technology and transformation at both local and international levels. He has extensive experience in digital and business transformation, as well as in the deployment of digital products in Europe and Silicon Valley, California. As an investor and shareholder, he has supported dynamic startups in the field of digital services and products, with successful examples such as Ergodotisi.com, Kodika.io, and other innovative initiatives. The U.S. government has awarded him the O-1 Visa for his exceptional abilities in the field of business. He has also been recognized with the Disruptor 40 Under 40 award, an acknowledgment from the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KEBE) and JCI for his contributions to research and technology. He is a graduate of King’s College London, Oxford University, and Cambridge University.
Dr. Branka van der Linden
Area of Employment: Compliance, governance & holistic business consulting
Dr. Branka van der Linden, founder of Meaningful Synergies, is a dynamic professional, expert in compliance, governance, and holistic business consulting. She holds degrees in Business Administration and International Business Law, and a Doctorate (Honoris Causa) in Training and Facilitation. A certified HRDA Trainer, Master Facilitator, and Instructional Designer, she specializes in personal and professional development.
An author, Dr. van der Linden has published works on leadership, professional growth, and organizational excellence. She has delivered over 1,000 hours of training in leadership, soft skills, burnout prevention, and multicultural teams, helping organizations improve collaboration, communication, and productivity. Her expertise spans 147 countries, making her a trusted advisor to professionals in high-stress environments.
She supports women’s empowerment through various initiatives. As a mentor for the Global Women Development Network - IWDC, she guides women leaders and entrepreneurs worldwide. A speaker at international conferences, she contributes to advancing excellence and sustainable professional development.
