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Professor Evangelos Drymbetas

Rector, University of Limassol

Professor Evangelos Drymbetas, Rector of the University of Limassol

Professor Evangelos Drymbetas, an economist with extensive academic and administrative experience, served for many years as Professor in the Department of Economics at the Democritus University of Thrace, where he held significant positions of academic and institutional responsibility, including President of the Department of Economics, Dean of the School of Social, Political and Economic Sciences, Vice-Rector, and member of the University Council.

He is a graduate of the Department of Economics of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his postgraduate and doctoral studies at the Sorbonne University in Paris.

He also served as a member of the Council of the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA), gaining extensive knowledge and experience in quality assurance, evaluation, and the strategic development of higher education.

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His research and academic work includes five books and numerous publications in international scientific journals, with an emphasis on finance, the operation of capital and money markets, business strategy, and corporate governance. He has participated in a large number of research projects, often as scientific coordinator, and has worked as an expert for the European Commission. He also has many years of experience participating in European and national committees, as well as on the boards of organisations in both the public and private sectors.

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Καθηγητής Ευάγγελος Δρυμπετάς

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Καθηγητής Ευάγγελος Δρυμπετάς, Πρύτανης του Πανεπιστημίου Λεμεσού

Ο Καθηγητής Ευάγγελος Δρυμπετάς, οικονομολόγος με εκτενή ακαδημαϊκή και διοικητική εμπειρία, υπηρέτησε επί σειρά ετών ως Καθηγητής στο Τμήμα Οικονομικών Επιστημών του Δημοκριτείου Πανεπιστημίου Θράκης, όπου κατείχε σημαντικές θέσεις ακαδημαϊκής και θεσμικής ευθύνης, μεταξύ των οποίων Πρόεδρος του Τμήματος Οικονομικών Επιστημών, Κοσμήτορας της Σχολής Κοινωνικών, Πολιτικών και Οικονομικών Επιστημών, Αντιπρύτανης και μέλος του Συμβουλίου του Πανεπιστημίου.

Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Οικονομικών Επιστημών του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και ολοκλήρωσε τις μεταπτυχιακές και διδακτορικές του σπουδές στο Πανεπιστήμιο της Σορβόννης στο Παρίσι.

Διετέλεσε επίσης μέλος του Συμβουλίου του Φορέα Διασφάλισης και Πιστοποίησης της Ποιότητας της Ανώτερης Εκπαίδευσης (ΔΙΠΑΕ), αποκτώντας εκτενή γνώση και εμπειρία σε θέματα διασφάλισης ποιότητας, αξιολόγησης και στρατηγικής ανάπτυξης της ανώτερης εκπαίδευσης.

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Το ερευνητικό και ακαδημαϊκό του έργο περιλαμβάνει πέντε βιβλία και πολυάριθμες δημοσιεύσεις σε διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά, με έμφαση στη χρηματοοικονομική, τη λειτουργία των κεφαλαιαγορών και των χρηματαγορών, την επιχειρηματική στρατηγική και την εταιρική διακυβέρνηση. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε μεγάλο αριθμό ερευνητικών έργων, συχνά ως επιστημονικός συντονιστής, και έχει εργαστεί ως εμπειρογνώμονας για την Ευρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή. Διαθέτει επίσης πολυετή εμπειρία συμμετοχής σε ευρωπαϊκές και εθνικές επιτροπές, καθώς και σε διοικητικά συμβούλια οργανισμών τόσο του δημόσιου όσο και του ιδιωτικού τομέα.

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Informed Consent Form

Dear Participant,

You are invited to participate in a survey as part of the DiFiCy – Digital Transformation and FinTech: Shaping Cyprus’s Economy research project which is implemented by the University of Limassol, PwC Cyprus and Unity Growth Limited.

The project is co-funded by the European Union within the framework of the Cohesion Policy Programme “THALIA 2021-2027” through the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) in Cyprus [Pr. number: EXCELLENCE/0524/0568].

The study has been approved by the National Bioethics Committee of Cyprus (Approval no.: EEBK EΠ 2025.01.19 )

This project explores digital transformation and FinTech adoption in Cyprus, with a particular focus on SMEs and the broader business ecosystem. It uses a mixed-methods research design, combining survey data with interviews and case study evidence to generate evidence-based insights for policymakers and businesses.

Before deciding whether to participate, please read the following information carefully.

Purpose of Participation

The purpose of this research is to better understand the drivers, challenges, and impacts of digital transformation and FinTech adoption in Cyprus. The findings aim to support evidence-based policymaking, strengthen business practices, and contribute to innovation and economic development.

Your participation involves the following:

Completion of this survey, which takes approximately 15 minutes.

Invitation to take part in an optional interview.

Contribution to a case study or discussion session at a later stage.

Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you are free to decline or withdraw at any time without any consequences.

If you wish to withdraw from the study after submitting your responses, you may do so by contacting the Project Coordinator.

Data Confidentiality and Usage

All data collected will be handled in strict accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Cyprus Data Protection Law (125(I)/2018).

Your data will be treated confidentially, pseudonymised and anonymised, and no personally identifiable information will be disclosed. Data will be securely stored and accessed only by authorised members of the research team. In some cases, qualitative data may be processed using machine learning techniques, such as keyword identification or pattern detection, strictly to support analysis; however, all interpretation and conclusions will be made by the researchers.

Aggregated and anonymised findings derived from the data (e.g., statistical summaries, graphs, and thematic insights) may be used for dissemination activities, including scientific publications, policy reports, infographics, and training materials. These outputs will not contain any information that could directly or indirectly identify participants or their organisations.

Anonymised data may be shared publicly after a 24-month embargo period, while raw or sensitive data will not be publicly available. Access to raw or sensitive data will be granted only upon justified request and consortium approval.

Your participation in this study does not involve any risks.

On the contrary, your contribution may help improve digital and FinTech policies, support SME development and innovation strategies, and enhance the overall business environment in Cyprus.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, withdraw requests or complaints, please contact the Project Coordinator, Dr. Snezana Eminidou. Please include “DiFiCy Survey” in the subject line.

Email: snezana@uol.ac.cy

Phone number: +357 22462228

Partnership:

Thank you for your valuable contribution to this research.

The project is implemented under the programme of social cohesion “THALIA 2021-2027” co-funded by the European Union, through the Research and Innovation Foundation in Cyprus [Pr. no. EXCELLENCE/0524/0568]. The content reflects the views of the author(s) only. The European Commission and the Managing Authority of THALIA 2021–2027 cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.