Natalie Kafantari

Natalie Kafantari holds an MBA and a BA in Marketing and Business Administration and is currently pursuing a second Master’s degree in Design for Social Innovation. Her academic path reflects a strong business foundation combined with a clear focus on developing impactful, socially driven solutions.

She has extensive experience in business, innovation management and operational transformation, with a particular interest in the social dimension of innovation. Her expertise lies in designing and implementing strategies that enable knowledge exchange and generate meaningful, positive impact.

Natalie brings over 15 years of experience in senior roles within corporate environments across the services and consumer goods sectors in Cyprus, where she has led large and diverse teams. Since 2023, she has served as a Senior Officer at the Cyprus Institute, contributing to innovation-related and strategic initiatives. She is especially interested in developing frameworks and events that foster dialogue between technical experts and stakeholders from varied backgrounds.

In addition, Natalie has experience in establishing compliance with standards and legislation and in supporting risk management processes, particularly in the areas of Credit and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance. She has also served on the Board of Directors of a start-up specialising in Credit Risk Management.