Mark Klerides

Glafkos Clerides Institute is a not profit institution of political, economical and social analysis. Its focus is on studying, researching and analysing political, economical and social issues, as well as policy making. The Institutes goal is to assist in strengthening democracy, the balanced growth of the state, the market and the society, sound governance and accountability. The Institute is committed in preserving the memory of Glafkos Clerides, promoting its values and ideas as well as advancing European Integration.

The Cyprus Union of Shipowners is the major representative organization of the international shipping community with vessels under the Cyprus Flag. Over the years, the Cyprus Union of Shipowners has managed to register under its membership the vast majority of the Cyprus Flag ships. The Cyprus Union of Shipowners provides, in all shipping related matters, a strong voice and represents the interest of its members in Cyprus, Greece, U.K. and other European countries.

Demetra Holdings Plc​ (Demetra) is listed on the Main Market of the Cyprus Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE/CySE20 index. The Demetra group engages, amongst others, in real estate management and development, in the development, operation and management of sea-water desalination plants jointly with other stakeholders and holds stakes in other listed or private entities. Demetra holds a 10.3% stake in Logicom Public Ltd and more than 20% in Hellenic Bank Public Company Ltd, one of the main retail banks in Cyprus and the second largest banking institution on the island (making it Hellenic Banks largest single shareholder).

Glafkos Clerides Institute is a not profit institution of political, economical and social analysis. Its focus is on studying, researching and analysing political, economical and social issues, as well as policy making. The Institutes goal is to assist in strengthening democracy, the balanced growth of the state, the market and the society, sound governance and accountability. The Institute is committed in preserving the memory of Glafkos Clerides, promoting its values and ideas as well as advancing European Integration.

Olympia is an international investment group with significant stakes in five main businesses: Sunlight Group Energy Storage Systems (Energy Storage), Public Group (Retail & eCommerce), SoftOne (Business Software), Lamda Development (Real Estate) and Westnet (Wholesale Distribution). The company operates both as a business building entrepreneurial group, as well as a co-investor in partnership with other leading strategic and financial investors. With a business ecosystem than spans 9 countries, Olympia maintains an exceptional track-record of successful M&As and other transactions in international markets. Its experienced management and history of successful strategic partnerships has enabled the company to grow a diversified portfolio across six major sectors, including in Retail & Etail, Energy Storage, Distribution, Software, Food Technology and AgriTech. Olympia creates long-term value by driving the growth and sustainability of its investments. The company is committed to the adoption of corporate governance and sustainability best practices. As an employer, Olympia is proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination where diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds create a better work environment.