Michael Hadjipantela

Michael Hadjipantela was born in Famagusta in 1974, with origins from the occupied village of Peristeronopigi. He is a certified accountant with a degree in Economics from Thames Valley University of London and a Master's degree in Economics from Queen Mary University of London. He served his military duty as a commander in the Armoured Division.

He is the founder of HMI & Partners Ltd, Chartered Accountants, and a member of the Cyprus, England, and Wales Association of Chartered Accountants (FCA), as well as the Association of International Accountants (AIA).

As of June 2024, he serves as a member of the European Parliament, representing the European People's Party (EPP) Group. He is a member of the Committees on Budget (BUDG), Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), Tax Matters (FISC), Public Health (SANT), Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), and Environment, Public Health, and Food Safety (ENVI).

From July 2021 to February 2023, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, he took on the Ministry of Health portfolio in Cyprus. Under extremely challenging conditions, the healthcare system remained resilient, positioning Cyprus as a model within Europe. Notable achievements include establishing the first Children's Accident and Emergency Department, founding the National Cancer Institute, and opening a World Health Organization office in Cyprus. Other milestones include enshrining the Right to Be Forgotten for cancer patients, expanding the nationwide mammography program, creating a Trauma Center, and drafting legislation for medically assisted reproduction.

He also served as chairman of the Board of Directors of Nicosia Mall, vice-chairman of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Electricity Authority, and president of Anorthosis Famagusta Football Club. Additionally, he taught Economics and Accounting as a visiting lecturer at the European University Cyprus.