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Positive and Motivated Despite the problems caused by failures in the banking sector and the knock-on effects on the broader economy, there are reasons for optimism in the long term. By JohnVickers, Photography by Jo Michaelides
milios Ayiomamitis was been appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of Horwath DSP Ltd last month and he now heads the firm’s Limassol office. He spoke to Gold about his new appointment and about how he expects the recent financial assistance package agreed with the Troika to affect business in Cyprus in the immediate future. Gold: You have been appointed a Member of the Board of Horwath DSP Ltd and you are heading the firm’s Limassol office following a merger. Tell us something about this merger. Emilios Ayiomamitis: I started my own accounting firm in mid 2010 which had a steady growth over its short life. In April 2013 we merged with Horwath DSP Limited in order to develop and expand the company’s office in Limassol.
Gold: Limassol is a second Cyprus office for the company. Would you agree that expansion at this particular time sends a particularly positive message to the local and foreign business community? E.M.: Indeed. Both the management and staff are doing their best to remain positive despite the economic gloom due to the recent decisions taken at Eurogroup level. Keeping positive and motivated makes it easier to pass the right messages onto clients, both local and international. Also, in times of recession there are always new business opportunities. Gold: What is the particular expertise that you feel you bring to Horwath DSP? E.M.: I feel that the valuable and extensive experience that I have gained over the years in both audit and tax, while working within a “Big 4” firm, will perfectly
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