Charalambos Papantoniou has been elected president of the Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the 2026–2029 term, succeeding George Mais, who led the organisation from 2020 to 2026.
The transition was formalised this week, when the Chamber’s newly appointed board of directors met to constitute itself in line with the organisation’s constitution. The new leadership team brings together representatives of five sectors central to Paphos’s economy: industry, trade, finance, tourism and services.
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A New Leadership Team Across Key Sectors
Board members elected Michalis Michael as vice-president for industry, Nikos Laouris as vice-president for trade and Nikos Kouvaros as vice-president for finance. Agathoklis Constantinou will oversee tourism, while Lefteris Aristodemou will lead on services. Stephanos Stephanou was elected honorary secretary.
The appointments give each of the Chamber’s principal areas of focus a designated representative, creating a leadership structure aligned with the breadth of business activity across the district.
Continuity And Economic Development
In its announcement, the Chamber described Papantoniou’s election as the start of a new chapter, while underscoring the importance of sustaining and strengthening its work to promote entrepreneurship and support Paphos’s economic development.
The organisation said it would continue representing the local business community as it begins another three-year term. Its priorities span sectors with different needs, from industry and trade to tourism and services, all of which contribute to the district’s economic prospects.
Recognition For The Outgoing President
The Chamber also thanked Mais for his contribution, cooperation and commitment to advancing its objectives during his six years as president. His departure marks the end of a period of leadership that began in 2020.
As Papantoniou takes over, the Chamber’s challenge will be to maintain its role as a voice for businesses across Paphos while supporting the conditions for entrepreneurship and growth throughout the district.
