Navigating complexity in today’s rapidly changing environment and driving growth for our clients through challenging transactions and multifaceted business deals is our biggest bet and primary goal.

Stelios Demetriou

M&A Leader for CESA, EY Cyprus - Strategy and Transactions, Head of Strategy and Transactions

Devoted family man. Always keeping abreast of developments and staying informed about current economic and political matters.

Stelios leads the EY Cyprus Strategy and Transactions (Strategy and Transactions) team of 28 talented and seasoned professionals. He set up the local Strategy and Transactions service line and has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, advising clients in a wide range of industries

He joined EY after spending almost 15 years in Transaction Services and the Tax and Legal Department of another Big 4 company in Cyprus.

Throughout his career he was involved in and led various financial advisory services, such as banking projects, high profile mergers and acquisitions, high value asset disposals and corporate restructuring exercises, acting both on behalf of the Banks and Corporates, obtaining in-depth knowhow in the Banking, Energy, and Hospitality and Real Estate sectors.

Stelios holds a BSc in Finance, is a qualified Chartered Accountant from the ICAEW (UK) and holds the Corporate Finance Qualification from ICAEW/CISI and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.

How Stelios is building a better working world

"As the deal-making environment becomes more complex, my vision is to create M&A added value solutions that will help our clients confidently navigate the complexities of buying and selling a business, ensuring transaction value expectations are outperformed.

I believe in the power of bringing diverse skill sets together and investing in the new generation of professionals to drive improved performance that leads to lasting success.  My primary goal is to promote a collaborative environment and a strong team culture, offering challenging, diverse and inspiring career prospects to our Strategy and Transactions team, creating an exceptional experience that will last a lifetime."

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