Financial Services (Banking, Investing, Insurance, other financial services)
Company: Bank of Cyprus
Position: General Manager Genikes Insurance
Description:
Christiana was recently appointed General Manager of Genikes Insurance, which makes her the youngest director at the Bank of Cyprus Group. Her prior roles have consistently demonstrated her customer-centric approach. Leading the design, development and management of Banking Products, she generated sustainable returns for the Bank while maintaining a strong focus on customer needs. Her oversight of the Cards & Payments and Leasing Units contributed over €20 million in profitability, reflecting her keen business acumen. Under her role as Manager of Consumer Banking Products, BoC was the first in the market to introduce fixed-rate loan products during a period of rising interest rates, offering 3, 5, 10-year, and 25-year fixed-rate mortgage options. She also spearheaded the design and launch of "green" products, aligning with ESG sustainability criteria. As the product owner of Quick Loans, Christiana introduced a groundbreaking product in the Cypriot market, enabling instant online decision-making for loan applications up to €15k via the BoC Mobile App, eliminating the need for branch visits. Christiana has also served as a Business Transformation Lead, whereby she was responsible to drive and facilitate the Transformation of the Group's Business lines, identifying value creation opportunities through the design and implementation of strategic change initiatives with significant financial impact. She is a qualified Chartered Accountant and has been awarded an MSc in European Social Policy from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Years with the company: 13
Years in current position: 8 months