Vangelis A. Eleftheriou
Entrepreneur and Certified Management Consultant

Work Experience
Founder, Director & Business Management Consultant
Vangelis Eleftheriou & Co. Ltd. | May 2015 – Present
Boutique consulting firm specialising in funding schemes, entrepreneurship, and business performance improvement.
- Provide comprehensive advisory services and support to SMEs and entrepreneurs, helping them secure national and European grants and subsidies.
- Conduct thorough feasibility studies to assess the financial viability of business ideas and projects, supporting strategic decision-making.
- Utilise structured frameworks and methodologies to measure, manage, and improve corporate performance, driving operational excellence and sustainable growth.
Co-founder & Managing Director
Dorians Challenge, Nicosia | January 2015 – Present
Leading organiser of outdoor corporate team-building events.
- Plan and deliver bespoke corporate team-building events, sports days, and wellness initiatives for international and local organisations, SMEs, and brands.
- Ensure full compliance of internal business processes, procedures, and policies with international standards for quality, safety & health, and environmental management.
Business Management Consultant & Director
First Class Business, Nicosia | September 2011 – May 2015
- Identified key areas for improvement in client business operations and provided actionable recommendations.
- Designed, led, and supervised performance improvement and change management initiatives, achieving measurable and sustainable results.
- Assessed and quantified the impact of initiatives on financial performance, productivity, and customer experience.
Business Consultant
HRm Consultants, Nicosia | September 2009 – August 2011
- Designed and implemented human resources management policies and procedures.
- Developed personnel performance appraisal systems, analysed results, and designed tailored training and development plans.
- Conducted business plans, feasibility studies, and strategic plans to support client decision-taking and business growth.
- Guided and actively supported start-ups during the stages of establishment, operation, and scaling of their activities.
Academic Qualifications
Professional Development
Over 100 hours of professional training in occupational health and safety, as well as business-related topics and influential frameworks, including: Productive Warehouse Management, Project Management Professional, Business Diagnostics for Consultants, Six Sigma Black Belt, Balanced Scorecard, and Internal Quality Auditor.