Elena has over 20 years of solid experience in consulting, leading a number of human resource, operational efficiency and transformation assignments in a number of clients from various industries including public sector, financial services, and private companies in Cyprus and abroad (mainly Europe and Middle East). She holds an MSc in Psychological Assessments in Organizations from the University of London (UK), is an accredited professional assessor qualified through the British Psychological Society to run psychometric and personality assessments, a qualified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) practitioner and an Accredited Coach through the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).

Elena’s strengths lie in executive recruitment & headhunting, talent assessment and development, design of human resource processes & policies, organizational restructuring, performance & reward management, executive coaching and succession planning & governance – specifically for family businesses. Elena is working extensively with C-level professionals and has specialized experience in facilitating Board of Directors and Senior Management meetings, supporting decision making processes and engaging execution practices.  

Elena, as from January 2021 is the Managing Partner of AIMS International Cyprus aiming at establishing AIMS services in the Cyprus market whilst participating in the Talent Management and Board Services Global Practice Groups.

She is fluent in English and Greek and has moderate knowledge of Italian.

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Born and raised in Nicosia, Cyprus, left at the age of 17 for studies in the UK. I lived in London for 4 years where I completed my Bachelor and Masters degrees. Upon returning to Cyprus, I was recruited by PwC and started my career in the People Consulting services where I stayed for 19 years climbing the career ladder up to the level of Director.

I am married to an Accountant and have 2 sons, that challenge me in a daily basis and maintain my energy levels at high levels. I am keen in learning new things, I read books and I am always in the search of finding new things to become passionate about. Currently, I am working towards becoming an accredited Trainer. I exercise and meditate regularly and I love listening to music and dancing.

What I enjoy about consulting is the opportunity to meet and work with people and learn about new businesses and industries every day, supporting them in framing and dealing with their challenges. I enjoy engaging in high level conversations, having the opportunity to share my knowledge and learn new things. A few highlights of my experience include:

  • Worked in large multi-country assignments and co-designed solutions with colleagues from various countries and cultures  
  • Provided services for family-businesses and facilitated difficult conversations on selecting successors and family / business issues
  • Managed  the executive search process for a number of the most high-level positions in Cyprus
  • Designed Assessment and Development Centres from A-Z and participated in the respective Centre of Excellence of PwC being involved in the production of tools and simulation exercises for various industries and levels