Andreas Yiasemides

Andreas Yiasemides is the CEO of PwC Cyprus, bringing more than 25 years of professional experience in financial services, governance, regulation, and professional advisory services. He is a graduate of the University of Manchester, holding a First-Class degree in Economics, and qualified as a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) following the start of his professional career with PwC in 1999. Andreas subsequently held senior positions at the Bank of Cyprus, including head of the custody and trusts unit, before joining a leading professional services organisation where he established and led its fund services unit.

Andreas has played a pivotal role in PwC’s strategic growth and development. He became a partner in 2016 and has held several leadership positions, including head of fund services, clients and markets leader, head of risk, compliance and regulation advisory, and member of the management board.

Beyond his executive responsibilities, Andreas has made significant contributions to the broader business and financial services community through his service on the boards of directors of the Bank of Cyprus and the Central Bank of Cyprus. He has served as president of the Cyprus Investment Fund Association (CIFA) and as president and Member of the Cyprus National Advisory Council of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI). Since July 2026, he has also served as chairman of the council of the University of Cyprus, following his appointment to a three-year term.