Board of Directors
President
Georgia Athanasiou
Georgia Athanasiou is a lawyer with an active presence in public dialogue and policy making. As President of Oxygen for Democracy, member of Zenox Public Affairs and founding member of Cyprus Forum, she is committed to strengthening democratic institutions and citizen participation through meaningful and evidence-based dialogue in Cyprus.
Vice-President
Nicolas Kyriakides
Nicolas Kyriakides is a policy expert and track-two diplomat, passionate about democratic reform and the future of Cyprus. Through his work as a lawyer, his academic position, and as founder of Oxygen for Democracy, he is dedicated to strengthening democratic institutions and promoting participatory, accountable governance through meaningful dialogue in Cyprus and beyond. He holds a Doctorate from the University of Oxford, where he studied under Professor Adrian Zuckerman, as well as LL.M. degrees from University College London and New York University. He has also been a Visiting Researcher at Harvard Law School with Professor David Rosenberg. He has been actively involved in the development of public affairs and the regulation of lobbying in Cyprus, aiming to increase transparency and accountability in policymaking. He is the founder of Zenox Public Affairs, the first third-party lobbying firm in Cyprus. He is also a member of the board of Cyprus Lobbyists and Public Affairs Professionals.
Secretary
Antonis Marios Kyriakides
Tony Kyriakides is a practising lawyer at Harris Kyriakides, one of Cyprus’ leading law firms. His practice focuses on real estate and employment law. He regularly advises institutional clients on complex legal matters and represents them before national courts. As a board member of Oxygen for Democracy, Tony supports the organisation’s mission to promote inclusive, evidence-based, and transparent policymaking in Cyprus. He is particularly committed to the role of legal reform in strengthening democratic processes and institutional accountability, and contributes his legal expertise to the organisation’s governance, outreach, and strategic planning activities.
Treasurer
Theodoros Assiotis
Theodoros Assiotis is a senior executive in corporate services and finance, with over 15 years of experience in accounting, corporate governance and confidentiality services. He is currently a managing director and country manager at an international professional services firm. A member of ACCA and ICPAC, Theodoros is actively involved in civic initiatives through Oxygono, contributing to democratic dialogue through Cyprus Forum and Nomoplatform.
Member
Stefanos Kyprianou
Stefanos Kyprianou is a member of the Board of Directors of Oxygen for Democracy, an organisation that promotes participatory democracy and political transparency in Cyprus. He is also a co-founder of APLA, an organisation that aims to raise political awareness among young people and promote digital democracy. He served as Speaker of the House of Young Representatives and has experience in European politics, having chaired committees in the Model European Parliament. He is a lawyer and currently works as a Business Systems Analyst at Capacitor Partners and led initiatives to create digital democracy tools in the Republic of Cyprus.
Audit Committee
Theodoros Assiotis
Theodoros Assiotis is a senior executive in corporate services and finance, with over 15 years of experience in accounting, corporate governance and confidentiality services. He is currently a managing director and country manager at an international professional services firm. A member of ACCA and ICPAC, Theodoros is actively involved in civic initiatives through Oxygono, contributing to democratic dialogue through Cyprus Forum and Nomoplatform.
Maria Xiouri
Η Μαρία Ξιουρή είναι λογίστρια με πενταετή εμπειρία στον τομέα της λογιστικής και της οικονομικής διαχείρισης. Εργάζεται στην Harris Kyriakides, δικηγορική εταιρεία στην Κύπρο, όπου είναι υπεύθυνη για την τήρηση των λογιστικών βιβλίων των εταιρειών του γκρουπ. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Μαθηματικών και Στατιστικής του Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου και κάτοχος διπλώματος Higher στη Λογιστική με άριστα. Στο πλαίσιο του σωματείου, υποστηρίζει τα λογιστικά του γκρουπ, συμβάλλοντας στην εύρυθμη και διαφανή λειτουργία του
Advisory Committee
Our organisation is supported by a 30-member Advisory Committee, consisting of people from academia, business, institutions and society. The Committee contributes to the strategic orientation of the organisation, providing informed input and enhancing the transparency and accountability of our actions.
Andreas Apostolou
Andri Hadjichristodoulou
Andriani Ioannou
Andreas Papallas
Andromachi Sophocleous
Byron Ioannou
Charalambos Theopemptou
Charis Polycarpou
Christophoros Christophi
Christos Passas
Chrysis Pantelides
Demetris Demetriou
Eliza Loucaidou
George Boustras
Giorgos Charalambous
Ioannis Tirkides
Hüseyin Silman
Klitos Philippides
Maria Miltiadou
Marinos Papaioakeim
Maro Ftelleha
Michael Tyrimos
Myrto Zou
Nicolas Tsapatsoulis
Panayiotis Georgiou
Panayiotis Sentonas
Petros Petrikkos
Sotiris Themistokleous
Yiannis Seitanides
Yiannos Katsourides
Officers
George Isaia
George Isaia is the Executive Director of Oxygen for Democracy, where he coordinates actions to promote participatory democracy, transparency and the rule of law. With a degree in Philosophy and Political Science, he works to improve institutions and strengthen democratic governance. He also serves as an independent special advisor to Zenox Public Affairs, providing strategic guidance on policy and governance issues, and is an advisor to the Citizens' Commissioner on issues related to democratic participation and citizenship.
Angeliki Kourri
Angeliki is a Policy Officer at Oxygen for Democracy. She holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Cyprus and a master’s degree in International Relations from University College Dublin. She has previously worked at the Office of the Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights and at the Center for Gender Equality and History. Her main interests, among others, relate to peacebuilding and reconciliation in divided societies, human rights, and gender issues.
Philippos Empedokli
Philippos Empedokli is the Communications & Events Manager at Oxygen for Democracy, where he oversees strategic communication efforts and coordinates events that promote democratic engagement and civic participation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Internet Studies from the Cyprus University of Technology, graduating with distinction. With a solid background in digital media and public affairs, he is committed to fostering inclusive dialogue and supporting initiatives that strengthen democratic institutions.
Frixos Stephanides
Frixos is a Policy Officer at Oxygen for Democracy. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Law and a master’s degree in Legal Science and Criminology from Maastricht University. He is a licensed attorney in Cyprus and has previously worked as a Risk Analyst. His main interests include, among others, democratic governance, public policy, and the rule of law.
Ομάδα
Avgoustinos Kitromilidis
Avgoustinos Kitromilidis
Angeliki Kourri