Katerina Economidou is a dynamic finance and strategy leader whose early career achievements span Cyprus and international markets. She blends exceptional analytical acumen with a visionary mindset, delivering measurable impact across leading financial institutions. Equally, she is recognised for her ability to listen with empathy, communicate with clarity, and build enduring trust with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
As Manager of the Cards Centre at Bank of Cyprus, Katerina leads a cross functional team spanning product development, technology, finance, operations, and fraud prevention. Her leadership drives innovation and embeds operational excellence. By fostering a culture of accountability and ambition, she inspires her teams to challenge boundaries, solve complex problems, and deliver outstanding customer experience.
Previously, as Consumer Banking Transformation Manager, she spearheaded the redesign of the Bank’s branch network operating model and led transformative initiatives such as the Digital Housing Loan and enhancements to quick loans – modernising the retail offering and expanding access to financial solutions.
Katerina embraces the responsibility of shaping the vision for an organisation as pivotal as Bank of Cyprus, ensuring innovation serves both customers and the wider community. Her earlier roles – as Head of Strategy at Themis Portfolio Management and in global positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and EY London – showcase her ability to collaborate across cultures, articulate complex ideas persuasively, and deliver strategic change on an international scale.
Katerina’s trajectory, integrity, and innovative spirit position her as a leader of Cyprus’ business landscape.