SPEAKER

Stephanie Panayi

Head of Strategic Projects
Invest Cyprus

Stephanie Panayi is the Head of Strategic Projects at Invest Cyprus, the investment authority of the Government of Cyprus, providing support and facilitation to businesses and investors interested to expand into Cyprus. Stephanie is experienced in the field of foreign direct investment, investment promotion and facilitation and business development. Stephanie leads the Unit of Strategic Projects, a matchmaking unit between investors and businesses, identifying and evaluating big-ticket investment opportunities in strategic sectors such as hospitality & tourism, healthcare, energy and commercial real estate projects. Stephanie’s studies include a Master’ s Degree in International Management & Business, a Hotel Asset Management Certificate from the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne as well as a Private Equity Investment Certificate from the International Faculty of Finance (UK). Since 2020, Stephanie is part of the Executive Committee of the Cypriots in the City (UK Association). During 2019-2022, she has also been the President of the Cyprus Federation of Young Business and Professional Women. She is fluent in Greek, English and French.