CYPRUS FINTECH SUMMIT 2025 Speakers
Panagiotis Kriaris
Head of Corporate and Business Development / Unzer
Panagiotis Kriaris
Head of Corporate and Business Development / Unzer
Panagiotis has spent his career on the borderline between business and technology and brings expertise from senior leadership roles in FinTech, Banking, Payments and E-commerce. Innovation, strategy, corporate and business development, strategic partnerships and building businesses and products from scratch have been at the center of his work and attention over the last years. Being a recognized voice in the financial services industry, Panagiotis has contributed to various publications and podcasts and is often invited as a public speaker at events around the globe.
Robin Rogalski
Racing Driver at Lamborghini
Robin Rogalski
Racing Driver at Lamborghini
Robin is a professional racing driver from Szczecin. He started his motorsport journey quite late - he got into a go-kart for the first time at 16, while most of his competitors began racing at the age of five. Today, he competes in the highest GT racing class and hold three international championship titles.
Maryna Barysheva
CEO at LKI Colsulting
Maryna Barysheva
CEO at LKI Colsulting
Maryna Barysheva is an award-winning Web3 marketing executive, helping crypto projects scale communities, launch tokens, and go to market. She currently serves as the CEO of LKI Consulting - a veteran crypto marketing firm growing blockchain businesses since 2016. Their portfolio includes Binance, Bybit, KuCoin, Mantle, Transak, and more. Before leading LKI Consulting, Maryna scaled Interactio, a B2B tech startup in the Baltics, leading their marketing from seed to a $100M valuation. Maryna also frequently makes appearances at international events, sharing alpha on the latest crypto narratives and marketing trends. On a personal level, she mentors young startup entrepreneurs on business development and growth. She has shared the stage with leading industry players such as Tether, DWF Labs, Tribe Digital, and Beincrypto, and has recently spoken at CoinferenceX (Token2049 Singapore), Invest Web3 Forum (Token2049 Dubai), Sigma World Summit, AIBC Cyprus, and more.
Andreas Livadiotis
CEO at XValley Technologies Ltd
Andreas Livadiotis
CEO at XValley Technologies Ltd
I am the founder of XValley Technologies Ltd, a firm with vast tailor-made services, focused on developing and 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.
Andreas Orphanos
CEO & Co-founder at novusalpha
Andreas Orphanos
CEO & Co-founder at novusalpha
Andreas brings over 15 years of extensive experience in the financial and fintech sectors, having played pivotal roles in leading companies within the industry. As the co-founder of novusalpha, a boutique consultancy firm, he specializes in delivering tailored support services to financial institutions aiming to enhance their market reach and boost revenue. Connect with Andreas to explore innovative strategies that can drive your business forward in today’s dynamic landscape.
Nikolas Xenofontos
Managing Director at SALVUS Funds
Nikolas Xenofontos
Managing Director at SALVUS Funds
Nikolas is leading SALVUS Funds a boutique advisory that works with neobanks, investment firms, online trading brokers, investment funds and Crypto-Asset Services Providers (CASP).
He is known as a problem solver with an ability to see through the noise and has a diverse work resume from managing market risk to heading the marketing department of a leading forex broker.
Andreas Roussos
Partner at Point Nine
Andreas Roussos
Partner at Point Nine
Andreas Roussos is a fintech executive and regulatory reporting expert with over a decade of leadership experience in highly regulated environments. As Partner at Point Nine, he has driven global growth in RegTech solutions, processing billions of trades for financial institutions worldwide. Andreas is recognized for his ability to translate ambitious visions into results, foster client relationships, and elevate organizational performance through innovation and operational excellence.
Antonia Michail
AML Compliance Officer, Nuvei
Antonia Michail
AML Compliance Officer, Nuvei
Antonia has over 15 years of experience in the Financial services sector, including AML and Regulatory Compliance consulting, VASPs European Regulatory Framework, Data Protection, M&As, and Business Development. She is a seasoned speaker, panelist, and moderator, and has served as a Chapter leader and Board member in Decentralized Nicosia, a Blockchain related community that serves as an educational point about digital currencies, and Blockchain, and she has collaborated with various bodies within the crypto ecosystem. She holds a BSc in Politics, an MBA, and an LLM in International Business, CAMS certification, CySEC’s AML certification, as well as additional qualifications relating to Cryptocurrency and VASP's compliance, and speaks four languages. Currently, she is leading Compliance at Nuvei Limited, part of Nuvei Group - an International Fintech firm and payment technology partner to the world's leading brands.
Katerina Malioti – Moderator
Head of Compliance and AML at Equiti Group
Katerina Malioti – Moderator
Head of Compliance and AML at Equiti Group
Katerina Malioti is a senior Legal and Compliance professional with extensive experience in the financial services and fintech space. She currently serves as Head of Compliance and MLRO at the CySEC-regulated entity of Equiti , where she oversees regulatory strategy, AML, and governance. With over seven years of experience across multiple regulated entities in the FX and CFD sector, Katerina brings strong expertise in MiFID II, AMLD, GDPR, and cross-border compliance. She plays an active role in aligning legal oversight with commercial objectives, advising both local leadership and international teams
Nassos Paltayian
Head of Compliance & Information Security Officer at Abacus Limited
Nassos Paltayian
Head of Compliance & Information Security Officer at Abacus LimitedNassos is a prominent professional in the field of compliance, particularly known for his expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF) and Sanction compliance. Currently serving as Head of Compliance and Information Security Officer at Abacus Limited. A Fellow Chartered Accountant with ICAEW and a certified Risk Management Specialist on Russian sanctions, he brings two decades of experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, assurance and cybersecurity. Nassos has led national AML risk assessments in collaboration with the Central Bank of Cyprus and the World Bank and is a Lead Implementer for ISO 27001. He has served as Chairman of ICPAC’s AML & Compliance Committee and is a founding member and Vice-Chair of the ACAMS Cyprus Chapter. Nassos regularly advises governmental and private organizations on complex compliance frameworks and has delivered expert training across Europe.
Samee Zafar
CEO at Edgar, Dunn & Company
Samee Zafar
CEO at Edgar, Dunn & Company
Samee is the CEO of Edgar, Dunn & Company and leads the firm’s Fintech / Advanced Payments practice. He has advised clients from start-ups to large multi-national corporations at the Board level. His expertise covers competitive strategy, new product development, and both buy- and sell-side M & A advice. He has deep experience in financial services including cross-border payments, digital wallets and payments, card issuing and acquiring, alternative payments, and consumer and business lending. He is a regular speaker at major conferences and has written on Fintech and related topics.
Sherine Kabesh
Co-founder at Flash
Sherine Kabesh
Co-founder at Flash
Sherine Kabesh is the Co-founder at Flash, an early-stage payments fintech that raised a $6M Seed Round. Flash has four different licenses from the Central Bank of Egypt. Sherine's passion in the fields of finance, strategy, creativity, operations, sales & analytics have enabled her to drive business growth, customer engagement and brand value throughout her career. Before joining Flash, Sherine was the Head of Marketing for Uber Egypt and was leading ATL campaigns across MEA. Funneling disruptive energy to create impact is something Sherine learnt as one of the early joiners of Uber Egypt. She launched all of Uber Egypt's big campaigns before moving to Dubai to lead campaigns across Middle East & Africa. Sherine believed that there aren't always playbooks to follow, but that the key to success is imagination, passion, perseverance and faith in oneself and the team and having fun along the way.
Andreas Mathikolonis
Head of Crypto Business Development at BLK Group
Andreas Mathikolonis
Head of Crypto Business Development at BLK Group
Dr Andreas Mathikolonis is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in strategic and operational management across corporate, educational, and non-profit sectors. He is experienced in licensing, strategic oversight and daily operations of financial entities, ensuring compliance programs, internal audits, and AML procedures align with industry standards and regulations for effective governance and reporting. He has been deeply involved in the digital assets industry for over a decade, specialising in fund management, private equity and venture capital investments, token economics and digital assets development and integration. In his current role as the Head of Crypto Business Development, he drives market positioning, strategic partnerships, and the development of new crypto products and fintech services, leading cross-departmental collaboration to deliver innovative, regulatory-compliant, and scalable solutions. Andreas holds certifications in Prince2, CySEC Advanced, and AML Compliance and he is an HrDA certified trainer. He holds a PhD, MBA, and MEng and frequently speaks at Digital Assets and FinTech events. His interests include volunteering, food and wine pairing, watersports, and staying updated on technological innovations.
Anna Maj
CEO at Bridge API
Anna Maj
CEO at Bridge API
Anna is a seasoned Innovation Leader and Strategic Advisor bringing 25 years of experience in financial services (PwC, Citigroup, AFS) in Europe and the Middle East. Anna combines a hands-on experience with a global strategic approach across the sectors acquired in the strategy, innovation & product management roles. She introduced one of the first online payment gateways in the CEMEA region as well as the first digital wallet, the first mobile payment platform, plus open banking framework, and chatbot projects for banks. Anna is currently a CEO of Bridge API, a French AI-driven fintech company focusing on open finance. She also holds several board and advisory roles: among others she is a Senior Advisor at Truffle Capital, an experienced Expert and Jury Member at the European Innovation Council, plus a Mentor for the EIC Scaling Club. Anna is a Co-Author of The PAYTECH Book and The AI Book. She is also an experienced speaker; having delivered corporate trainings, workshops, as well as keynote speeches at flagship industry events and conferences (200+) across three continents. Recognized as one of the TOP 10 FinTech Thought Leaders (2025-2022); TOP10 FinTech Innovators (2021); TOP10 Women in FinTech (2020)
Alex Rohloff
Head of Commercial at Klarna
Alex Rohloff
Head of Commercial at Klarna
Alex Rohloff is the Head of Commercial for Klarna UK, leading strategy and partnerships with the nation’s largest enterprise merchants, from retail giants to flag carrier airlines. With a decade of experience spanning fintech and digital commerce, Alex brings deep expertise in payments, product strategy, and scaling new verticals. Before joining Klarna, he Co-Founded Laybuy, a Buy Now, Pay Later company that was later acquired by Klarna. He also served on Stripe’s Customer Advisory Board, advising on global product and partnership strategy. Alex’s work centers on redefining the way consumers and enterprises connect through seamless, flexible payment experiences.
Alexis Lontos Leonidou
Founder at Webedem & Fintech Crafts
Alexis Lontos Leonidou
Founder at Webedem & Fintech Crafts
Alexis Leonidou is the CEO of both Fintech Crafts and Webe-dem and has over 12 years of experience in the brokerage and fintech industry, Alexis has a deep understanding of brokerage operations, from ground-level execution to executive management. In 2018, he also launched his own consulting firm, through which he has contributed to the growth and success of several renowned names in the industry. He holds CySEC's Legal Framework certification, a Regula- tory Guide 146 - Tier 1 certification from ASIC Australia, and an Associate Qualification from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, where he is also a member.
Céline Khattar
Content and Editorial Specialist at Scope Markets
Céline Khattar
Content and Editorial Specialist at Scope Markets
Céline Khattar is an active voice in the fintech industry, with experience across Europe and the Middle East. She has worked with leading brokers and fintech firms, driving initiatives to promote financial literacy and make complex market topics accessible to wider audiences. Recognized among the Top 50 Most Influential Voices in Fintech in the UAE, Céline brings a deep understanding of trading, innovation, and digital finance to every conversation shaping the future of fintech.
Anton Golub
Chief Business Officer | Crypto Exchange at Freedx
Anton Golub
Chief Business Officer | Crypto Exchange at Freedx
Anton Golub is Chief Business Officer at Freedx. He is also Chairman of SwissAssetDAO, Advisor at Full Stack VC, and founder of flovtec, a Swiss digital asset market-maker. In addition, Anton co-founded Trust Square AG and Lykke Corp, a zero-fee blockchain exchange. Previously, he was a quantitative researcher at Olsen Ltd and a Marie Curie Fellow at Alliance Manchester Business School. He contributed to the UK’s Foresight Project on algorithmic trading and several EU research initiatives. He has co-authored 13 papers and two books.
Daniel Elsawey
Head of Europe & UK, at Bitpanda Technology Solutions
Daniel Elsawey
Head of Europe & UK, at Bitpanda Technology Solutions
Daniel Elsawey has nearly a decade of experience in digital assets, with a strong background as an executive at major UK and US-based exchanges. He also held a key leadership role at CoinShares, the world’s largest digital asset manager, and brings extensive experience in traditional finance (TradFi) in structuring and trading.
David Kimberley
Founder at TradeInformer
David Kimberley
Founder at TradeInformer
David is the Founder of TradeInformer - a news website covering the online trading industry, which is read by over retail 120 brokers worldwide. Prior to launching TradeInformer, David worked for asset management company Kepler Partners and Freetrade, a UK-based stockbroker owned by IG Group.
Stanislav Galandzovskyi
Head of Marketing at Zeal
Stanislav Galandzovskyi
Head of Marketing at Zeal
Stanislav Galandzovskyi - Fintech acquisition & growth consultant. Stanislav has helped 20+ fintech companies – including Zilch, NAGA, and Binaryx - structure their paid acquisition strategies across 120+ countries.
Andrey Kostyuk
CEO at AAlchemy Ventures Limited
Andrey Kostyuk
CEO at AAlchemy Ventures Limited
With over 30 years of experience in fintech, AIF management, entrepreneurship, angel investing, and mentoring, Andrey founded AAlchemy Ventures Limited, a business angel network - member of EBAN, running its own startup accelerator and business angels' school to help startups launch and scale in Europe and North America. His business and academic careers began simultaneously in 1992, as he balanced university studies with entrepreneurial ventures. After earning an MSc in Accounting and Audit in 1996, he returned to academia in 1998 to pursue a Ph.D. in Taxation and Fiscal Policies, defending his thesis in 2001; his doctoral degree had also been recognized by Universitat Ramon Llull in 2021. In the same year 1998 he co-founded what would later be recognized as a fintech or neobank. This journey spanned two attempts and 15 years, culminating in a successful exit in 2013. In 2014, he joined Global Executive MBA (GEMBA 7) program, jointly run by Georgetown University and ESADE Business School, where he was introduced to angel investing – a moment that sparked a lasting passion. In 2015 he established a separate compartment for venture investments within an alternative investment fund which I managed as GP and CIO since 2007, which remained active until its expiration in 2020. Since then, He has been investing in startups through Taurus Aurum Limited, my SIV, directly and in syndicates.
Ron Gilo – Moderator
Chief Marketing Officer at Buzz Dealer
Ron Gilo – Moderator
Chief Marketing Officer at Buzz Dealer
Ron Gilo serves as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Buzz Dealer, a Limassol-based digital marketing agency specializing in Online Reputation Management (ORM), Digital PR, and Organic Traffic Optimization through SEO, ASO, and GEO. In his role, he leads the company’s marketing and sales strategy, driving new business development and overall growth. Ron is also instrumental in strengthening Buzz Dealer’s market presence and building strategic partnerships across the fintech, corporate, and personal branding sectors.
Garen Meserlian
Chief Operating Officer at easyMarkets
Garen Meserlian
Chief Operating Officer at easyMarkets
Andria Phiniefs
Global Head of Marketing of FP Markets Group of Companies
Andria Phiniefs
Global Head of Marketing of FP Markets Group of Companies
Andria Phiniefs, Global Head of Marketing at FP Markets Group of Companies, brings over a decade of experience in developing and implementing impactful B2C strategies that drive sustainable brand growth and awareness. Her hands-on approach and unwavering belief in cross-team collaboration have been instrumental to FP Markets’ strategic global expansion in recent years. As part of the broker’s 20th anniversary, and under her guidance, the broker recently rolled out a comprehensive brand refresh, further strengthening their competitive edge and market positioning. A passionate advocate for women’s participation and leadership in the financial services industry, Andria has also been invited to speak on various expert panels around the world, and was named ‘Mentor of the Year’ at Forex Expo Dubai 2024, Global Brand Innovator at Forex Expo Dubai 2025 and Influential Woman in Financial Markets at MEFM Awards 2025.