Forex Expo

Tony Spyrou with an educational background in business and personnel, has grown and applied his skills at MetaQuotes, currently running the operations and an active Sales team.

He has vast amount of experience and knowledge of the MetaTrader systems, both from the brokerage and technology providers’ perspective and continues to play an active role in educating the worlds largest brokers in MetaTrader 5.

Tony is also renowned in the industry, and can be trusted for his full transparency, simplicity and always delivering the highest possible level of service with everyone he deals with.

Nikolas is leading SALVUS Funds, a boutique advisory, that works with digital banks, investment firms, crypto-exchanges and investment funds. He is known as a problem solver, passionate about fintech and compliance that adds value.

With a diverse work resume Mr. Xenofontos is comfortable discussing managing market risk, the challenges of branding or how to scale an online trading brokerage business.

Topic: CySEC as a top tier regulator in EU

President of the Technology Committee of the Cyprus Bar Association
Christiana is a Business Technology Lawyer, CEO of “The Hybrid LawTech Firm”, empowered by Christiana Aristidou LLC. She is the Director of SmartCity Business, a company that aims to create smart laws and business models that can be used by smart cities to assess what value they offer citizens by integrating ICT and emerging technologies into their infrastructure and services, enabling the acceleration of change from smart cities to smart societies. She is also a non-executive Director of Rhea Legal Tech, a company that offers AI, machine learning and automation solutions to the legal, regulatory and supervisory industries.

Christiana is the President of the CBA’s Technology Committee, a National Delegate to the ISO TC/307 Blockchain Committee actively contributing to Working Group 3 drafting standards on Smart Contracts and to Working Group 6 on Blockchain use cases. She is a member of ITU and has served in ITU-FG-DLTs. She is also a Certified International Legal Project Practitioner (IILPM), a member of the PMI Cyprus Chapter, an approved HRD Trainer, the Ambassador of European Legal Technology Association (ELTA) in Cyprus, and a Digital Transformation Specialist. Christiana is a co-founder, and, until recently, the Vice-Chair of the Cyprus Blockchain Association (CBA) which has recently merged with the Cyprus Blockchain Technologies (CBTs). She is currently a board member of CBTs and holds advisory and directorship positions in technology companies. Christiana is a regular speaker at local and international Law and Technology conferences.

I am the founder of XValley Technologies Ltd, a firm with vast tailor-made services focused on developing trading software for diverse global clientele within the financial industry. Upon completing my education of BSc in Computer Science and MSc in Finance in London, I acquired an excellent track record for developing financial technology projects.
I am an entrepreneur at heart, with extensive expertise in the industry for over 12 years. Prior to that, I worked in various major companies, including, but not limited to, FxPro, PrimeXM and FBME Bank, with projects in MT4, MT5, and cTrader. With a deep passion for innovative technology and career growth, I founded my own company in 2015. Since then, I have been significantly successful in forex, blockchain, banking and equity markets projects, raising the bar for innovation limits to new heights.

Jan Robert is CEO & Co-founder of CryptoAcademy The Netherlands, which serves as bridge to the Crypto market for investors and traders. Thanks to his huge sales and networking skills, he has an extensive international professional network ranging from crypto currencies, Blockchain and ICO’s/projects. Jan Robert is also member of several Advisory Boards and organizes frequently Meetups and Seminars to get people acquainted with interesting Blockchain Projects. Jan Robert is also an internationally frequently asked keynote speaker/ moderator in the area of Crypto Currency Trading and ICO’s and blockchain. As great influencer on Social Media with more than 10,000 followers on LinkedIn, Jan Robert is helping projects to expand its global branding, recognition and strengthening its position. CryptoAcademy is the perfect fit for projects and crypto event organizers to connect with the crypto community. For projects: to create more liquidity in coins.

Dr Andreas Mathikolonis has over ten years’ experience in operational management positions at corporate, educational and non-for-profit entities. This has provided him with hands-on experience with setting up organisations, project management, operational and budget planning and strong business acumen, key skills to evaluate projects and businesses for potential investment.

He is very passionate about blockchain technology and he has been actively involved in the digital assets (cryptocurrencies) industry since 2015. He specialises in digital assets trading, infrastructure development with yield generating aspects and venture capital investments in small-medium enterprises. Andreas successfully ran numerous different crypto strategies using his own funds and now he actively manages day-to-day activities of a yield generating crypto fund. He also provides trainings, consultations and business-related mentorships.

Andreas holds a PhD in Energy Harvesting from the University of Southampton as well as an MEng in Electromechanical Engineering. He is also expecting an MBA from CIIM university in Cyprus. He is a certified trainer by HrDA (ΑνΑΔ) and holds Prince2 certification.

Andreas has great interest in volunteering activities, non-formal education and event planning. He is very keen in organising any size and kind of events, especially with educational and entrepreneurial content. He has great interest in renewable energy sources, sustainable cities and blockchain technology. Andreas regularly listens to audiobooks on new subjects and always trying to keep up with current technological niches.

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Mrs Xenia Neophytou
Founding partner of C.X. Financia, Xenia Neophytou specialises in corporate law, corporate governance, financial services regulation, investment services, asset management and regulation of financial institutions.

She holds a BSc in Accounting from the University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK is a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA), a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) and an Advanced Licence Holder by the Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission.

Xenia is a Registered Mediator in financial disputes with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the Cyprus Ministry of Justice and the Financial Ombudsman of the Republic of Cyprus. She is also a Board Member of the Cyprus India Business Association, and member of the technical committees for Funds, of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) and Tax Committee of the Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA).
Xenia has substantial experience both in an advisory capacity and hands-on operations as a CEO and member of the Board of Directors and Risk Committees of several regulated Investment Firms in Cyprus and she is a regular speaker at conferences. It is with this background and experience that ultimately led to the founding of C.X.Financia Ltd.

Donna is an experienced recruitment and human resources-centric executive with a 25-year career gained in Cyprus, Malta and the UK. Emerald Zebra is a niche Tech, FinTech and Finance sector recruitment consultancy based in Cyprus. Its inception is in response to the ongoing attraction and facilitation of foreign direct investment in key economic areas in Cyprus, as well as the promotion of Cyprus as a world class investment destination and tech hub. Prior to founding Emerald Zebra in 2021, Donna co-founded and led a market leading recruitment, HR and payroll consultancy group (GRS) for 13 years, the largest in Cyprus.

10 years of experience in many retail and institutional foreign exchange brokerage companies in Europe, is an experienced business development manager, trader and sales training expert, called by colleagues "The Chart Whisperer" .
He is passionate about financial markets, technical analysis and training. He also leads the DOT Financial News team, launching the video program in 2020, which attracted a large number of traders' fans.

Francois Nembrini brings 19 years of international financial services experience with expertise in foreign exchange brokerage for institutional markets. He most recently served as the Global head of Sales and Trading at London capital Group and was Global Head of FXCM Pro/Fastmatch Sales, the online foreign exchange market broker, across New York, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo covering e-FX and voice services for over 13 years (Fastmatch was sold $180m to Euronext).

Viktoria is the founder of the payment consulting firm, PSP Angels, which helps online businesses optimising their payment flows and costs by finding the best payment and banking solutions. The Partner of Oxygia, a boutique firm in Malta, which was created to improve the payments processing infrastructure for clients within the iGaming industries, specifically, she runs her finance and tax consulting firm in Cyprus for over 15 years now. (viktoriasoltesz.com) Viktoria has extensive experience with payment issues and high risk industries. She used to lecture at the University of West London and is a regular speaker at iGaming, blockchain, fintech and investment conferences whilst also being a member of the Directors Chambers. (directorschambers.com)

Stephen is a CEO of Sports Media Gaming Ltd, he has 30 years' background in sports marketing including Marketing Director of the Champions League and Commercial Director for the Premier League.

SMG has brokered multiple sponsorships for FX and crypto brands, most recently Think Markets global sponsorship of Liverpool FC, Vantage’s sponsorship with McLaren Extreme E and BitStamp Exchange’s global esports partnerships in North America and Europe.

Laoura Salveta, An accomplished strategy and integrated marketing professional, who has worked the global circuit with brands such as Manchester City Football Club, Guinness, Vodafone, Nestle, as well as leading marketing activities internationally for multiple Forex brokers.

Topic: Marketing strategy beyond the pandemic. What does the future hold?

- what we've learnt & how things have changed
- what's new & how we can implement these approaches
- worlds beyond our world!

After living nine years abroad in the beautiful cities of London, Lausanne, and Zürich, Aris is making a new start in Cyprus and is currently launching Coinavalon.io. Coinavalon is a blog providing high-quality content associated with Blockchain, Decentralization, and Cryptocurrencies. Coinavalon intends to put the various elements of the Decentralized world into perspective, ecosystems, and functions; it will allow interesting parties to learn about and navigate the decentralized web with ease. Aris has been in the space since 2017, managing his own portfolio, with his main focus now on early-stage investments, particularly Layer 1 blockchain networks, DeFi, GameFi, and other emerging trends in the space.

Aris is a Business & IT Architect with extensive knowledge and experience in the financial services & banking sector. Over eight years of experience in Digital Transformation, building innovative products and re-engineering business processes.

In his last role, Aris was a Vice President of Functional Architecture at Credit Suisse in Risk & Compliance Digital Transformation. Aris was responsible for the group function’s platform strategy while acting as a Program Architect for large-scale initiatives. Aris also worked for the bank's Wealth Management division, designing and building innovative products for portfolio management and advisory process.

Previously, Aris worked as a Research Assistant for IBM Research Zürich and EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne), where he conducted research in the synergies of Computer Architecture, Systems, and Cloud Computing. Aris holds a BSc in Computer Engineering (Ranked 1st) from the University of Cyprus and an MSc in Advanced Computing from Imperial College London. He is currently an MBA Candidate at the Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM).

Marshall Gittler is a leading fundamental analyst of global economies and markets with over 30 years of experience in the financial industry. His career spans high-profile positions in elite investment banks, including UBS, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, and Bank of China.

As a distinguished investment strategist, economist, and financial contributor, he has received international acknowledgement with regular press coverage and frequent appearances as a pundit on Bloomberg TV and CNBC.

In recent years, Marshall Gittler has established himself as a global thought leader at BDSwiss, a leading group offering trading and investing services to more than 1.5 million registered clients worldwide.

With over 10 years of experience in digital marketing, Bram is currently heading up the Customer Support and Ad Operations teams at AdRoll (a division of NextRoll), a marketing automation platform that gives growing ecommerce brands the power to connect with people everywhere they go online. He has extensive experience in developing, building, and optimizing complex display advertising strategies for some of EMEA's biggest brands.
Bram holds a bachelor's degree in International Business and a master's in Strategic Marketing from Maastricht University, The Netherlands.

Since 1997 George has been a professional investor and money manager mainly focused on the US equities sector. He has a deep understanding of the US economy and a keen eye for spotting attractive investment opportunities in undervalued US stocks. George is a holder of the CySEC advanced certificate and a frequent financial markets opinion writer for Greek and other international financial websites. He has been interviewed multiple times throughout his career by prominent news agencies, including Bloomberg.

Peter Leonidou is an industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience in the international financial markets. His journey in the industry began in 1997 while holding the position of Senior Account Manager and becoming Senior Technical Analyst/Dealer later on in his career. During the years, Peter worked as Head of Sales and Chief Sales Officer at various reputable financial firms. His latest position before joining Exclusive Capital was Managing Director of a multi-asset liquidity and technology provider firm based in Cyprus.

leni Aslani is a seasoned HR leader and currently manages the HR portfolio for Equiti Group’s fast-growing operations in Cyprus. Equiti Group, is a world class provider of online trading technology and multi-asset financial products with regional offices in different global locations.
Prior to joining Equiti Group, Eleni worked in different industry sectors in senior HR positions providing HR consultancy services and HR training. Her experience in global markets includes Europe, Asia, the UK, and the CIS countries.

Eleni is passionate about creating a healthy and optimal employee experience to attract and retain the best employees and to develop a productive work environment that delivers exceptional individual and business performance.

Eleni has a Master’s of Science degree in Human Resources Management and Organizational Behaviour from CIIM, and is a member of CyHRMA. She is a Vocational Training Instructor Level 5 certified by HRDA. Eleni is also a certified Employee Experience Practitioner and received her HEX certification from the World Employee Experience Institute (WEEI). She speaks English, Greek and Russian.

Natalé Mastoroudes has over 15 years of combined HR experience in the financial services, technology, and fintech sectors. Originally from South Africa, Natalé grew up in Cyprus and studied in the UK – graduating from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Before returning to Cyprus in 2010, Natalé worked as a Specialist HR consultant in London with a client list that span a number of leading financial services institutions including Goldman Sachs and Barclays Capital. In Cyprus, Natale worked at PwC and technology giant Amdocs before joining a number of leading brokerage firms.

Natalé is currently the Head of Human Resources for leading financial services group BDSwiss. In her role, Natalé oversees the HR, Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development teams and leads the group in designing and implementing HR strategies that directly align with the company’s strategic direction and objectives.

Mihaela being a member of the AGP Financial Regulation and Advisory Department, specializes in FS Advisory and Regulatory matters. She consults local and international financial and investment firms and institutions during their licensing process before CySEC and foreign regulators, as well as on the design and structuring of the investment firm structure.

She frequently acts for clients interested in applying for FX/EMI/PI licenses as well as for already established investment firms interested in the AGP outsourced Compliance and AML support services.

Additionally Mihaela has previously worked at major companies in the Financial Industry as a Regulatory Compliance and AML manager, as she excelled throughout the years she was also heading the department at an E-Money Institution. She has also worked as Head of Compliance at a major international broker company.

Education:
- LL.B Law (Hons), University of Essex, United Kingdom (2013)
- MSc in Financial Services, Cyprus International Institute of Management (2017)

Professional Qualifications:
- Barrister at Law, member of the Cyprus Bar Association since 2014.
- CySEC Advanced Certificate; successful completion of the CySEC Financial Services Regulatory Framework "Advanced" examination.
CAMS, ACAMS
- CySEC Certificate; successful completion of the CySEC Anti-Money Laundering examination

With a decade experience in B2B sales and business development operations Victor Ivanov is currently working as a Senior Business Development Executive at Brokeree Solutions - a turnkey technology provider for multi-asset brokerages.

Victor holds a bachelor’s in Anti-crisis Management and a master’s degree in Economics from LETI University and worked at Veeam Software as a Senior Renewal Representative for the Nordics region for over 5 years.

Maoz Tenenbaum is a performance-focused business leader and executive in fintech sales. He has invested over 23 years of his career in earning a well-established track record. Maoz holds over seven years of experience in the financial industry, with a particular focus on the FX and Crypto markets, and applies his considerable experience in his position as VP Sales at Leverate.

Maoz is passionate about identifying potential markets, building and championing teams and their achievement through structured management, shaping decisions that exceed the company’s, and the industry’s goals alike. His networking and sales expertise bring new and exciting international branches for Leverate, as the company takes on and succeeds in global markets.

Stavros brings forward a wealth of experience in all aspects of Ecosystem building for Corporates as well as an excellent grasp of Banking and Payments for high-risk sectors. He has spearheaded successful projects in the FinTech space over the past decade in a variety of high profile jurisdictions.

Throughout his career Stavros has engaged with both start-up outfits as well as established firms in the FinTech space. His deep knowledge of the industry, coupled with his passionate drive to deliver outstanding customer experiences with high acquisition and retention results; make Stavros an accomplished authority in the area of FinTech operations.

As a technology and business strategist, Alexandros brings 18 years of financial services experience to EBO. Amongst other blue-chip companies, Alexandros has worked as Country Sales Manager for IBM Italia S.p.A (Cyprus Branch) and CIO for the Executive Business School ‘P.A. College’. He possesses a solid background in project and change management, business and IT.  Today, Alexandros operates from EBO’s Cyprus office and believes that EBO’s AI-powered tools are the perfect solution for dynamic companies looking to stay ahead of the curve.

Worked 12 years in the largest Russian metallurgical company in the field of Mergers and acquisitions, in 2012 constructed and started the most modern Russian cement works. Since 2105 in Cyprus organized production of a natural Pigment from a natural umbra and the first in Cyprus could receive an insurance covering for special storage of high-valuable assets - precious metals, stones and non-bank storage of cash. Since 2021 started branch of the Cyprus company in the free economic zone of Dubai

Paul is a multi-decade veteran of FX who in the last decade of his career focused on the institutional trading becoming one of the established names in the industry. Post retiring from FX, over the past two years Paul has been focused on Neo Banking, working for Breinrock who are one of the most exciting and talked about start-ups in this field, solving the challenges faced by many brands in its B2B transactions.

Ross began his recruitment career back in 2003 in the UK managing a large city centre contract employment desk, before joining GRS, Cyprus’ largest Recruitment Consultancy in 2016. Ross serves as a pivotal member of the Senior Management Team having joined as an Executive Recruitment Consultant and going on to be promoted to Senior Business Manager in record time. With a wide portfolio of clients across a diverse industry spectrum, Ross has supported his clients in identifying, interviewing and placing highly skilled professionals from entry to senior management level. Ross continues to act as a mentor and coach to the whole team offering his wealth of understanding and market knowledge to the next generation of GRS consultants. Ross solidifies GRS’ presence as the market leading recruitment, HR and payroll consultancy group, with his passion for client relationship management, business development and participation in industry events. Since 2005 GRS have placed thousands of candidates to advance their careers and meet our client's strategic objectives. Our high quality service is consistently committed to excellence where confidentiality, for both client and candidate, are at the forefront of our priorities. In this highly competitive market where finding and retaining top talent can be incredibly challenging, it has never been more critical to engage the services of GRS.

Mr. Philippe Ghanem is an innovator and visionary in global financial markets. As an investor and an expert in trading a range of asset classes he has developed a reputation for insight and understanding of technology, regulation and trading systems. His leadership and entrepreneurial approach has driven the development of a series investment companies. A pioneer of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, blockchain technology and an advocate of ethical investment strategies he has consistently provided investment solutions which have pre-dated market thinking. Over a period of 20 years, Mr Ghanem has launched and managed a number of businesses, from European based trading entities, through to GCC focused asset management and his last venture was the formation of the Middle East largest investment firm, ADS Securities LLC (ADSS), which in seven years he took from a start-up to trading billions of dollars daily. Mr Ghanem co-founded the SquaredFinancial Group in 2005, building it into a well-respected investment and wealth management firm, before stepping back from the day-to-day Involvement to set-up new ventures. He is now re-joining as Executive Chairman to take the company through the next phase in its development. Mr Ghanem is regularly sought out as an international commentator on global markets and the role of technology in developing new investment opportunities.