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Dr Andreas Mathikolonis

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dr andreas mathikolonis
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a.mathikolonis@stu.uol.ac.cy

Nicosia Campus: 21 Glafkou Clerides Avenue, 2107 Aglantzia Nicosia, Cyprus

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Dr Andreas Mathikolonis

Special Teaching Staff
Department of Management
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Financial regulation, compliance systems, AML, licensing, fund management, venture capital, token economics, and fintech innovation.

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Dr Andreas Mathikolonis has over fifteen years of experience in strategic and operational management across corporate, educational, and non-profit sectors. This has provided him with hands-on experience with setting up organisations, project management, operational leadership, budget planning and strong business acumen, key skills to lead and supervise diverse teams of people.
He specialises in strategic oversight, management and licensing of financial entities, whilst ensuring compliance programs, internal audits and AML procedures, meet industry standards for effective governance and reporting.
With over a decade in the digital assets industry, he has extensive experience in fund management and administration, private equity, venture capital, token economics design, transaction monitoring and digital assets infrastructure development and integration.
In his current role, Dr Mathikolonis drives market positioning, strategic partnerships, and the development of new crypto products and fin-tech services, while leading cross-departmental collaboration to deliver innovative, regulatory compliant, and scalable solutions.
Dr Mathikolonis holds certifications in PRINCE2, CySEC Advanced and AML Compliance and is an HrDA (ΑνΑΔ) certified trainer. He holds a PhD, MBA, and MEng and frequently speaks at Digital Assets and FinTech events. His interests include volunteering, event planning (WiB), water sports, technological innovations and he loves food and wine pairing. Open to Non-Executive Directorship opportunities.

Selected Publications
PROJECTS
  • 2013 – Present: Motiv8 – Internal annual training event of Erasmus Student Network UK (ESN UK). Aims to train and educate local board members in communication, leadership, project and event management, fundraising, and partnership development.
  • 2013 – Present: Partnership and Fundraising Guidelines Booklet – Head of the team responsible for developing and distributing partnership and fundraising guidelines to 37 ESN chapters across Europe.
  • 2012 – Present: Western European Platform (WEP) – Head of Organising Committee for one of the five regional Erasmus platforms. Coordinated over 130 participants from six countries, developed event agenda, logistics, and fundraising (£5000).
  • 2011 – Present: London Monopoly – Part of ESN Southampton’s social integration programme, helping international students discover London and engage with British society and culture through interactive gamified events.

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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

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Thank you for your valuable contribution to this research.

The project is co-funded by the EU within the framework of the Cohesion Policy Programme “THALIA 2021-2027” through the Research and Innovation Foundation. [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.