Testimonials - Working & Living in Cyprus Series

NAYEF KASSATLY, OWNER, KASSATLY CHTAURA. Introducing our latest video series featuring international business magnates who've found success and growth on Cypriot shores. Today, we kick off our series by introducing Nayef Kassatly, Owner of Kassatly Chtaura. Why did they choose Cyprus for their new factory? What challenges were faced, and how were they turned into opportunities? Dive into this inspiring story of growth, perseverance, and triumph in the Mediterranean heartland.

YANNIS MATSIS, MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF CYPRUS, MUFG INVESTOR SERVICES. Introducing Yannis Matsis, Managing Director, Head of Cyprus at MUFG Investor Services. Why did MUFG Investor Services choose Cyprus over other destinations? Location, high quality of life, high quality of support services, skilled workforce.

DMITRY ORLOV, DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, WRIKE. Introducing Dmitry Orlov, Director of Product Management at Wrike Cyprus. Why did Wrike choose Cyprus over other destinations? Our employees wanted to move here, fantastic weather conditions, tax incentives, high quality medical services, growing technology sector.

MARK O'NEIL, PRESIDENT, COLUMBIA SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD. Introducing Mark O'Neil, President at Columbia Shipmanagement Limited. Why did Columbia Shipmanagement choose Cyprus over other destinations? Infrastructure, highly skilled workforce, great climate conditions, business friendly environment.

DOR ISSEROFF, VP OF OPERATIONS, TANGO . Introducing Dor Isseroff, VP of Operations at Tango. Why did Tango choose Cyprus over other destinations? Great hub for technology companies and the fintech industry, big pool of talents, strategic position between our international offices.

ELENA PROHASKOVA, DIRECTOR AT JETBRAINS CYPRUS. Introducing Elena Prohaskova, Director at JetBrains Cyprus. Why did JetBrains choose Cyprus over other destinations? Favorable regulatory framework, the Government’s strong commitment to attract international companies, local hospitality, tax incentives.

PADDY JANSEN, COO AT GLOBEDUCATE. Introducing Paddy Jansen, COO at Globeducate. Why did Globeducate choose Cyprus over other destinations? Booming economy, ease of doing business, strong local partners, good food, and fantastic people.

ILYA ARISTOV, DIRECTOR AT DATAART CYPRUS. Introducing Ilya Aristov, Director at DataArt Cyprus. Why did DataArt choose Cyprus over other destinations? Support from Invest Cyprus and the Government, hub to strengthen our presence in Europe and the MENA region, multicultural environment, great weather.

DIETER ROHDENBURG, CEO AT INTERSHIP NAVIGATION CO LTD. Introducing Dieter Rohdenburg, CEO at Intership Navigation Co Ltd. Why did Intership Navigation choose Cyprus over other destinations? Freedom and ease of doing business, limited red tape, safe place for families and children.

PATRIK WILKENS, VP OF OPERATIONS AT THESOUL PUBLISHING. Introducing Patrik Wilkens, VP of Operations at TheSoul Publishing. Why did TheSoul Publishing choose Cyprus over other destinations? Form six to 400 people in just a few years. A beautiful country, attractive for talent, great infrastructure, friendly people.

PETR VALOV, CEO AT EXNESS. Introducing Petr Valov, CEO at Exness. Why did Exness choose Cyprus over other destinations? Good climate, English language education, a location that offers a great combination of benefits, for employees and companies.

MARIOS KAPIRIS, GENERAL MANAGER AT KYNDRYL CYPRUS. Introducing Marios Kapiris, General Manager, Kyndryl Cyprus. Why did Kyndryl select Cyprus as one of its global destinations? Because of its strategic location, and because it has recognized the potential of technology in driving economic growth and enhancing efficiency.

KYRIAKOS KYRIAKOU, GENERAL MANAGER AT NCR ATLEOS CYPRUS. Introducing Kyriakos Kyriakou, General Manager of NCR Atleos Cyprus. Why has NCR Atleos been trusting Cyprus since 1955? Because of its political neutrality, its proximity to the Middle East and Africa region, the favorable business climate and the secure environment and the quality of life.

WASSIM EL HAJJ, RECTOR, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT - MEDITERRANEO. Introducing Wassim El Hajj, Rector, American University of Beirut - Mediterraneo. Why did the American University of Beirut create a campus in Cyprus? Because of the academic freedom, the overall stability, the attractiveness to foreigners-especially students and nice weather.

FARAH SHAMMAS, MANAGING DIRECTOR, ST RAPHAEL RESORT & MARINA. Introducing Farah Shammas, Managing Director of St Raphael Resort & Marina. Why did the Shammas family invest in Cyprus? Because of its culture, its people and because it harmoniously combines Middle East and British influences.

HASSAN KAMAL, HEAD OF BEIRUT & NICOSIA, MUREX. Introducing Hassan Kamal, the head of Beirut & Nicosia, Murex. Why did Murex select Cyprus to create new offices? Murex selected Cyprus to create new offices because of the smooth procedures, the ability to build solid relations with the public and private sectors and especially with Invest Cyprus. Murex has over 150 employees in Cyprus and still growing.