Message from our CEO
Dear All,
Leading with integrity
At Centaur Trust we live by a set of shared values, which guide the actions and behaviour of each of us. Our values and beliefs influence the way we work, as well as the way we serve our partners. Maintaining our reputation for excellence, integrity and credibility is essential for our continued success. Towards this end, we work hard to foster a corporate culture in which the highest standards of ethical behaviour, individual accountability and transparent disclosure, are not just expected, but ingrained in every employee, officer and director. We value and acknowledge the trust placed in us by our partners and are committed to fulfilling our duties and responsibilities to the highest standards. We must treat each partner as if they were our only partner. That means resisting any temptation to cut corners.
Our Group’s success is owed to our people, who through the years, paid careful attention to integrity and demonstrated values that sustained partner relationships. Integrity is also reflected in the way in which we treat our people, by creating an environment of mutual trust and understanding. Leading with integrity is about creating a climate for continuing success. We are committed to providing a great workplace, where our people are inspired to achieve their full potential. Our philosophy is really simple. Our people should have the skills to leave but yet choose to stay. If we behave with integrity, honesty, respect, responsibility and accountability in all professional and business relationships and if we provide a great place to work where our people are inspired to be the best they can be, Centaur Trust’s legacy of leading with integrity will endure.
Thank you,
Demetris Papaprodromou
Chief Executive Officer
Management Team
Demetris Papaprodromou
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief People Officer (CPO)
Lefki Michaelidou
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Demetris is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Centaur Trust Group. He studied in the UK and is the holder of a BA (Hons) degree in Accountancy and an MSc degree in Financial Markets & Derivatives. He is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, as well as, a member of the Cyprus Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Cyprus Investment Funds Association. He has also recently obtained an Executive MBA from the University of Cambridge. Further, he is a Microsoft Certified Professional and a Microsoft CRM specialist as well. He has over 20 years of experience in running successful businesses and has been a guest speaker in many conferences throughout Europe. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors in several international and reputable companies having a wide spectrum of activities ranging from oil exploration and pipeline construction, software development, movie production, aircraft navigation to land and building development.
Demetris is managing the overall operations and resources of the company and is also responsible for the strategic direction of the Group. From his capacity as the Chief People Officer, is in charge of managing the strategy and processes related to building and retaining an exceptional team of professionals.
Lefki completed her studies in Cyprus as a fellow member of the Association of Accounting Technicians in the UK. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector and has developed an extensive range of skills. Prior to joining Centaur Trust, she held the position of Chief Accounting Officer of a reputable, listed group of companies.
Lefki joined Centaur Trust in 2008, and is currently the Chief Financial Officer of the group.
Elena Constantinidou
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Valentina Hadjithoma
Group Financial Controller (GFC)
Elena is a holder of a BSc(Hons) degree in Business Administration with concentration in Management Science from the University of Cyprus, and an MSc degree in Human Resource Management & Organisational Behavior from CIIM Business School. She is also a full member of the Cyprus Human Resource Management Association (CyHRMA) since 2013.
Elena joined Centaur Trust in 2008 and has over 12 years of experience in corporate and business advisory services as well as the management of human resources, more actively involved in the recruitment and on boarding processes. She has served several companies throughout their business lifecycle, and has extensive business knowledge and compliance know-how. Elena is currently a team leader in the Corporate & Business Advisory department and the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of the group.
Valentina is a holder of a BA degree in Accounting from the European University Cyprus and is also a qualified Certified Accountant (ACCA).
She joined Centaur Trust in 2008, and has over 12 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting. Valentina is currently the Head of the Accounting Department and also the Group Financial Controller.
Andreas Giorgakis
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Andreas is a holder of a BSc degree in Accounting & Finance from the Business School of the University of Warwick (UK). He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) since 2010 and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAC) since 2011. He began his career as an external auditor working for KPMG in Cyprus and was engaged in a diverse array of client assignments, both in Cyprus and abroad. He was also involved in a number of due diligence and IPO projects for the listing of large, multinational group of companies in the London and Warsaw Stock Exchanges.
Andreas joined Centaur Trust in 2013 and is currently the Chief Operating Officer.