Christos Ellinas
Co-founder and Community Manager of Cyprus Comic Con, Christos brings over a decade of expertise in community building, events management, and digital marketing. Skilled in social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Discord, he has been pivotal in growing Cyprus Comic Con’s online presence and real-world event success. Christos excels in strategic planning, stakeholder management, and customer relations, contributing to events attracting up to 20,000 attendees. His background also includes extensive sports journalism and multimedia content creation. Christos holds a BSc in Communications from the University of Nicosia and studies in Media and International Relations from Keele University.
Helen Christofi
Helen co-founded Cyprus Comic Con and leads its event planning, logistics, and digital presence. A senior web developer and UI/UX specialist, she has developed and maintained the official Comic Con website and manages social media marketing campaigns. Her skills extend to graphic design, video production, and brand identity development. Helen’s technical expertise includes programming languages (JavaScript, React, Python) and marketing tools like SEO and PPC ads. She is also experienced in volunteer leadership and stage production. Helen holds a BA in Architecture and has worked in senior web development roles.
Christopher Barnett
Co-founder and Sales Director, Christopher has over 20 years of experience in retail, distribution, and entertainment industries. He leads business planning and sales strategies for Cyprus Comic Con, growing it from a small event to one with over 300 vendors and 20,000 visitors. Christopher’s leadership ensured expansion of kid-friendly and STEM sections while managing partner relations and event logistics. He formerly served as Chief Sales Officer at James Innes Group and General Manager at Sony Playstation Cyprus.
Neo Barnett
Neo, co-founder and Creative Director, has nearly 20 years in graphic design, branding, and social media management. He shapes the visual identity of Cyprus Comic Con and coordinates marketing campaigns and event layouts. His philosophy centers on creativity and values-driven work. Neo’s professional background includes Chief Creative Officer at James Innes Group and extensive freelance graphic design, supporting a wide range of clients.
Peter Anders Hvass
Peter is a seasoned technology and event leader with 15+ years in software engineering, DevOps, business development, and event strategy. As Cyprus Comic Con co-founder, he expanded the event’s footprint and diversified its offerings to include wrestling, LARPing, and music festivals. Peter also serves as CEO & CTO for James Innes Group, directing strategic and technological initiatives, and manages systems for Dondake Ltd. He holds an MEng from Imperial College London and is fluent in multiple languages.