Maria A. Karantoni

Board Member, Head of People

ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø in Cyprus

Maria joined ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Cyprus in 2000, becoming a Board Member in 2011. Throughout her career, she has managed external audits of clients ranging in size and operating in various industries, she was a member of the ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø IFRS desk and an IFRS trainer. Maria is currently the Head of People, leading strategic HR initiatives, focusing on talent management, employee engagement, and leadership development. Maria fosters a culture of inclusion and continuous learning, ensuring ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø in Cyprus remains an employer of choice. Maria's expertise in people development and technical excellence drives ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø’s commitment to professional growth and organisational success.

  • Attestation
  • Audit
  • Compilation and Review
  • Energy and Natural Resources
  • Financial Services
  • Financial Statement Audit
  • High Growth Markets
  • Retail
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications

  • BSc (Hons) in Economics and Accounting from City University of London

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) - Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA)

  • Dale Carnegie diploma in Human Relations and Effective Speaking

  • Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

  • Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Cyprus (ICPAC)

  • Member of the Rotary Club of Nicosia - Ledra.

  • Ex- Vice President of the Accounting Committee of ICPAC