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Dr Aaron Farrugia
Founder and CEO - Economiq Group

Minister turned entrepreneur, Dr Aaron Farrugia is a Maltese lawyer and economist with a career spanning public service, diplomacy, and private enterprise. He held three ministerial portfolios under two Prime Ministers, leading key national reforms in transport, infrastructure, environment, and planning. An IVLP alumnus and recipient of the 40 Under 40 award, he later founded ECONOMIQ, a global advisory and investment platform connecting Europe with Africa, the Gulf, and Asia. He also serves as Member of Parliament and non-resident ambassador, championing international cooperation, trade, and strategic development.

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Hany Mostafa Moawad
Founder and CEO - Prime Properties

Working at the intersection of sovereign investment strategy, regulatory execution, and asset-backed structuring, Hany Mostafa Moawad has played a defining role in translating Egypt’s Citizenship by Investment legislation into compliant, bankable, and successfully executed transactions. His expertise lies not in theory, but in the practical realities that determine whether a mobility strategy truly works.
In today’s evolving geopolitical and regulatory landscape, credibility, substance, and long-term viability matter more than ever. As global investors reassess traditional programs and seek jurisdictions grounded in real assets and strategic positioning, Egypt is increasingly entering the conversation.

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Tatiana Achilleos
Founder and CEO - Talean Services

Tetyana Achilleos is a Founder and Managing Director of Tetyana Achilleos LLC (law firm) and Talean Services Ltd (administrative corporate services company) and a results-driven legal professional known for her practical, commercial approach. She specializes in corporate and commercial law, advising local and international clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, trust formations, commercial agreements, intellectual property, and immigration matters, including residence permits in Cyprus.
A graduate of East Ukrainian National University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics & Law, with 20 years of experience with EU legislation, Tetyana brings extensive experience from leading firms, combining legal expertise with clear, strategic guidance. She is a member of the Cyprus Bar Association and is fluent in Greek, English, Russian, and Ukrainian.

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George Partasides
Cyprus Trade Center in Dubai

As Energy and Commercial Counsellor at the Cyprus Trade Center in Dubai, we support with my colleagues Cyprus companies in expanding to the GCC region and foster bilateral economic ties. We promote Cyprus as a strategic destination for investment and innovation, assist in energy hub (electricity and gas) initiatives and digital transformation, and act as a liaison to G2G and G2B projects. I also support Cyprus’s role in regional cooperation, including IRENA, MED9, EMGF and EU-GCC Cooperation on Green Transition Projects.

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Albert Cilia
Managing Director - Trident Trust (Malta)

Albert Cilia is the Managing Director of Trident Trust Malta and serves as the European Regional Director for Funds. Trident Trust is a global organization with over 40 years of experience providing fiduciary, corporate, and fund administration services to international financial institutions, professional intermediaries, and private clients.
Albert brings more than 25 years of experience in financial services, with a strong focus on fund administration, corporate services, and regulatory compliance. Since joining Trident Trust in 2016, he has focused on expanding Trident Trust’s local Maltese and wider European presence. In 2022, he was appointed European Regional Director for Funds, reflecting his strategic vision and operational leadership
Prior to Trident Trust, Albert held senior roles at Alter Domus Malta and Ganado Trustees & Fiduciaries Ltd. He also served as Managing Director at Custom House Global Fund Services Ltd and Equity Trust Malta Ltd. His early career at PricewaterhouseCoopers Malta spanned over a decade, during which he audited a wide range of financial services entities and completed international secondments in Luxembourg, Rome, London, New York, and Milan.
Albert is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

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Anna Sazeidou
Cyprus Trade Center in Dubai

Anna Sazeidou is a Client Relationship Manager and Managing Director with over a decade of experience in corporate administration in Cyprus. Known for her innovative mindset and strong commercial awareness, she supports local and international clients across the full corporate lifecycle — from company formation to ongoing operations.
Holding a Bachelor of Economics from Moscow Polytechnic University, Anna has developed extensive expertise in corporate, banking, accounting, and taxation matters. She leads Talean Services Ltd, delivering reliable and professional administrative support tailored to business needs. Anna is fluent in Greek, English, and Russian.

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Christopher J. Naudi
Constultant - Trident Trust (Malta)

Chris is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) having qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1989, he is also a fellow of the Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA) and a member of the Malta Institute of Taxation (MIT).

Chris retired from EY Malta as a Partner in June 2024 after 24 years of heading the tax practice there and currently is a self-employed consultant. Throughout his career which includes a further 15 years with another Big Four firm both in the UK, the Channel Islands and Malta he has sat on many committees including the Education Committee of the MIA where he was also an examiner for several years. He has been on the Council of the Institute of Financial Servies Practitioners (IFSP) for over 20 years and is a past President of the Institute and a former Governor of Finance Malta. Chris has also sat of the Taxation Committee of the IFSP for many years. He also sits on the tax working group of the Malta Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise. Chris currently also Chairs the Corporate Services Group sub-committee of the MIA.
Chris has been the contact member for the ICAEW in Malta for the past ten years. His main hobbies are reading up on history and trekking.

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Yiannos Olymbios
Partner - STI Taxand



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Thomas Britton
Founder and CEO - Cyprus Business Group

Thomas is a British-Cypriot entrepreneur based in Cyprus with a passion for connecting people, businesses, and ideas across borders. He is the founder of 3edrock, a dynamic digital marketing agency that helps brands grow through innovative strategies and impactful storytelling. Tom is also the founder and CEO of the Cyprus Business Group (CBG), an international business network with over 5,000 verified members—ranging from entrepreneurs to executives—spanning diverse industries and countries. CBG fosters authentic connections, collaboration, and growth opportunities both online and through real-world events.

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Isabel Uson Tirone
COO - Cyprus Business Group

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