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

  • MSc in Managing Business Performance
    University of Salford, UK | October 2007 – October 2008

  • BSc in Business Administration
    University of Nicosia, Cyprus | September 2002 – June 2006

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.

Other Qualifications

  • Full member of the Cyprus Institute of Certified Management Consultants (since 2013)

Interests & Hobbies

  • Stocks and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

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