The Cyprus Germany Business Association A non-profit bilateral business association under the auspices of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI).
WHAT YOU WILL SEE is packed in these chapters: Our Strategic Objectives Our Values Our Mission Our Visions Introduction THE CYPRUS GERMANY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 2
INTRODUCTION THE ASSOCIATION SINCE JUNE 2016
OUR RECENT HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS SINCE JUNE 2016 2016, June 22 GENERAL ANNUAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting 2016 was held at the premises of CCCI. A new and very enthusiastic Board of Directors has been elected. The new Board appointed a new President and two new Vice Presidents.. 2016, June 28-30 BUSINESS FORUMS FRANKFURT, MUNICH In co-operation with CCCI and the Cyprus Trade Centre in Germany, CGBA organised two business forums, promoting Cyprus as a base for business operations in the MENA region, and as an advanced EU jurisdiction for alternative funds companies (EU-AIFs). 4
OUR RECENT HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS SINCE JUNE 2016 2016, September 27 NETWORKING COCKTAIL LIMASSOL At the Londa Hotel, Limassol, with the attendance of the German Ambassador von Schöpff, a very successful event, attended by 130 people. 2016, November 22 NETWORKING COCKTAIL NICOSIA In Hilton Nicosia, with the attendance of the Ambassadors of Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Qatar, and Kuwait, bringing 100 attendees together. 5
OUR RECENT HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS SINCE JUNE 2016 2016, December 01 NETWORKING RECEPTION BERLIN Introducing CGBA to the economic and political circles in Berlin, honoured by the appealing keynote speaker Mr Uwe Beckmeyer, Parliamentarian Secretary of State at the German Ministry of Economy and Energy. 2017, August 30 BUSINESS LUNCH WITH POLITICAL DELEGATION FROM SACHSEN-ANHALT Representatives of the Board of CGBA attended a business lunch with political representatives of the government and the parliament of Sachsen-Anhalt, from Magdeburg, and the Head of Mission of the German Embassy, Dr. Zanker. The two groups discussed and evaluated possible cooperations. 6
OUR RECENT HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS SINCE JUNE 2016 2017, October 20/21 RETREAT BRAINSTORMING EVENT IN MILIOU A milestone of all CCCI Business Association in Cyprus: We defined our Visions, Mission, Values and Strategic Objectives! In a few minutes you will learn about the results of our brainstorming event. PLANNED for 28 November 2017: NETWORKING COCKTAIL AT THE LONDA HOTEL LIMASSOL CGBA will be delighted to welcome members, friends and the interested public to gather and to get informed about our activities planned for 2018! To be confirmed. 7
OUR RECENT HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS SINCE JUNE 2016 Since June 2016 MORE THAN 30 NEW MEMBERS The commitment of our Board and the increasing public appearance of our Association attracted more than 30 new members since June last year. 2018 2019 OUR FUTURE Our future is defined by our new visions, mission, strategic objectives and values. More in a few minutes 8
MEETING THE BOARD AND MAYBE BECOME A PART OF IT! STOP WISHING START DOING Steve Jobbs ENTHUSIASTIC COMMITMENT The current Board Members are keen to drive the Association to new heights and to expand its scope of services. Therefore, it decided to meet every last Tuesday of the month. In order to increase efficiency and to better face the work load, the Board increased the number of Vice Presidents to two. THE CYPRUS GERMANY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 9
The Presidents PRIMI INTER PARES LEADING BY EXAMPLE ANTHONY THOMAS ASHIOTIS VICE PRESIDENT (Anthony Ashiotis & Co) STEFAN NOLTE PRESIDENT (Shanda Consult Ltd) CAPT. EBERHARD GEORG JOHANN KOCH VICE PRESIDENT (Oesterreichischer Lloyd Shipping Group) THE CYPRUS GERMANY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 10
THE BOARD - Part 1 AN ACTIVE TEAM 1 2 3 4 5 Alexis Andreas Beate Costas P. Demos Anninos Yiasemides Christeleit Votsis Demosthenous Cyprus Import Corporation Ltd Pricewaterhouse Cooper Ltd TLM-Lab WTE Wassertechnik GmbH TUV Cyprus Ltd 6 7 8 9 10 Despina Dirk George von Ivanka Jochen Panayiotou Fry Oppen Pittelkau Niemann Theodosiou Tototheo Group Columbia Shipmanagement LTD TMH Limited Nauticus Trading Company Ltd Londa Hotel THE CYPRUS GERMANY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 11
THE BOARD - Part 2 AN ACTIVE TEAM 11 12 13 14 15 Kyriakos Marios Markus Melany Michael Vlachos Loucaides Wenker Nicolaou Ioannou Deloitte Ltd Rödl and Partner (Cyprus) Limited Hellenic Bank plc Ship Finance TSC - The Tax Saving Corporation Limited Ioannou & Theodoulou Ltd 16 17 18 19 20 Michael Solonas Vice Vice President Pnevmaticos Argyrides President President Sixt Rent A Car (Uniwheels Car Rentals Ltd) S.A. Intelligent Solutions Ltd Capt. Eberhard G. J. Koch Anthony Asiotis Stefan Nolte THE CYPRUS GERMANY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 12
OUR VISIONS
CGBA BRAINSTORMING EVENT A MILESTONE IN CYPRUS For the first time, a bilateral CCCI business association: FACILITATED RETREAT BRAINSTORMING EVENT to define its VISIONS, MISSION, STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES and VALUES On 20/21 October 2017, at the Ayii Anargyri Spa Resort in Miliou 8 Board Members facilitated and guided by Murial Matta, Founder of Maravilhosa Our VISIONS, MISSION, STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES and VALUES will guide and direct us for the next two years. Main Sponsor: Other Sponsors: THE CYPRUS GERMANY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 14
OUR VISIONS Brainstorming Event Main Sponsor: VISION #01 To safeguard and enhance the image of Cyprus and Germany VISION #03 To become influential in politics of public interest that we represent VISION #02 To create meaningful cooperation VISION #04 To provide professional and educational support to our members and the public THE CYPRUS GERMANY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 15
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION Brainstorming Event Main Sponsor: Our mission is create awareness of the Association while bringing people together, add value to our members and enhance business relationships. THE CYPRUS GERMANY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 17
OUR VALUES
OUR VALUES Brainstorming Event Main Sponsor: Commitment Respect Trust Transparency Creativity THE CYPRUS GERMANY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 19
OUR STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
OUR STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES Brainstorming Event Main Sponsor: Promoting Cyprus and Germany and increasing awareness of both countries and their values Improving cooperation and commitment between members Thriving for the success of the Association and its members by sharing best practices Fostering relationships through interactive communication and dialogue THE CYPRUS GERMANY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 21
OUR SLOGAN
OUR SLOGAN Brainstorming Event Main Sponsor: Almost a by-product of our brainstorming event, our Association has now a slogan that expresses our approach: Steam ahead - make new things happen!
BECOME A MEMBER! DRIVE THE MOMENTUM
BECOME A MEMBER OF CGBA! Drive the momentum! Us: We! STOP WISHING START DOING! Shape our future! Play an active role in the further development of business and cooperation between Cyprus and Germany! Widen your network! Reach new business horizons! WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS! We appreciate each new member and will be happy to work with new and active personalities! We have a lot of great goals we need a lot of active members to achieve those goals! THE CYPRUS GERMANY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 25
Steam ahead make new ideas happen! BECOME A MEMBER! TO SHAPE OUR FUTURE STAY IN TOUCH WITH US OUR CONTACT DETAILS THROUGH THE CYPRUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY: CONTACT PERSON: MR ALEXANDROS IOANNIDES Our Location Cyprus Germany Business Association c/o Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KEVE) 38, Grivas Dhigenis Ave. & 3, Deligiorgis Str. 1509 Nicosia Republic of Cyprus Our Phone & Fax Tel.: +357 2288 9830 Fax: +357 2266 8630 Email / Website cyprus-germany@ccci.org.cy http://cyprus-germany.org.cy @ Prepared by Stefan Nolte on behalf of CGBA