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OPAP Cyprus Announces New CEO And Board Of Directors

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

OPAP Cyprus has appointed Alexandros Davos as the new CEO, effective immediately. Davos joined the company in June 2023 as General Commercial Director and took on managerial responsibilities in January 2024, significantly contributing to the company’s operations.

Alongside this appointment, OPAP Cyprus has restructured its Board of Directors, welcoming new members to support the company’s future endeavours, particularly following the recent 15-year concession agreement with the Cypriot government. The board now includes Kamil Ziegler as President and members Jan Karas, Maki Georgiou, Christos Pitta, Fotis Zisimopoulos, Elias Katsaros, Petros Xarchakos, and Panos Gavriil.

In his new role, Davos is expected to drive strategic initiatives and leverage his commercial expertise to further enhance OPAP Cyprus’ market position. The company’s decision to refresh its leadership team reflects a broader strategy to adapt to evolving market conditions and regulatory environments.

The company expressed gratitude to the outgoing board members, Charalambos Christou and Isidoros Makridis, for their dedicated service and contributions. Their tenure saw substantial developments within OPAP Cyprus, setting a solid foundation for the new leadership to build upon.

This leadership transition comes at a pivotal time for OPAP Cyprus as it navigates the complexities of the gaming industry and seeks to expand its footprint within the region. The new board members bring a wealth of experience and a diverse set of skills that are anticipated to drive innovation and operational excellence.

As OPAP Cyprus embarks on this new chapter, the company’s stakeholders and market observers will be keenly watching how these changes will influence its strategic direction and performance in the competitive gaming sector.

The appointment of Davos and the refreshed board is a strategic move designed to align the company with its long-term goals, ensuring sustainable growth and continued success in the Cypriot market.

Only 1% Of Cyprus Farms Use Precision Farming Technologies

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

Cyprus remains one of the European Union’s least digitised agricultural economies, with just 1% of farms using precision farming technologies in 2023, according to Eurostat.

The findings come as the EU continues to encourage the adoption of digital tools aimed at improving agricultural productivity, efficiency and sustainability.

Internet Access Expands, But Digital Uptake Lags

Internet access has improved across the bloc, although adoption remains uneven. Eurostat found that 43% of EU farms had internet access in 2023, with northern and central European countries leading the way.

Denmark, Germany, Slovakia, Latvia, the Czech Republic and Austria all reported internet access rates above 90%.

Greater connectivity, however, has not translated into widespread digital adoption. Farm management information systems, which help farmers manage day-to-day operations, were used by only about 11% of EU farms. France was a notable exception, with around 60% of farms using the technology.

Precision Farming Concentrated In Larger Operations

Robotics adoption also remained relatively limited, with only about 7% of EU farms using robotic technologies. Overall, around 18% of farms with utilised agricultural area employed at least one precision farming technology or practice in 2023.

These included robotics for plant protection, band spraying, variable-rate application, precision crop monitoring and soil analysis. Despite representing fewer than one in five farms, these holdings accounted for around 44% of the EU’s utilised agricultural area.

The figures suggest that precision farming remains concentrated among larger agricultural businesses, where investment in digital technologies is typically easier to support.

Cyprus Lags Behind EU Leaders

Luxembourg, Finland and Estonia recorded the highest shares of utilised agricultural area managed by farms using precision farming technologies, each exceeding 75%.

At the other end of the ranking, Cyprus recorded just 1%, while Greece and Romania reported between 10% and 15%. The results indicate that Cyprus remains at an early stage of digital adoption in agriculture, even as precision farming becomes more widespread across parts of the European Union.

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