Anthi Charalambous

Anthi Charalambous is a Chemical Engineer and graduate of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), with postgraduate qualifications in Environmental Engineering (MSc), Business Administration (MBA), and Renewable Energy & Energy Management. Her career began in 1997 in environmental assessment and waste management, with a focus on the energy sector since 2001. Her experience includes roles at the Cyprus Institute of Energy, the Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU, and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy. She served as Director of the Cyprus Energy Agency (2009–2016) and Head of the Energy & Environment Department at the Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB) (2016–2022). As founder of the environmental NGO KyklOIKOdromio and Director of ideopsis Ltd, she combines technical expertise, policy experience and business insight to advance energy efficiency, circular economy and sustainable development. Her advisory and leadership experience includes appointment to the European Industry Advisory Forum in 2021, the presidency of the International Solar Energy Society – Cyprus Section (2022–2024), and membership of the International Alliance of Women’s Climate Change Committee (2023–2024). She also serves on the Energy Policy Committee of the Scientific and Technical Chamber of Cyprus (ETEK).