AI Business Transformation Expert
As an AI Technologist with a knack for innovation, I lead by merging groundbreaking tech with creative disruption, always staying ahead of the curve. My leadership is fueled by empathy and efficiency, guiding teams big and small towards achieving our shared dreams with minimal resources but maximum impact. I’m passionate about democratizing AI, making its benefits accessible across all teams, not just the experts. My mission is to inspire and drive change, showing that with the right blend of technology and vision, we can all leap towards a brighter future together.
AI for Corporate Innovation & Startups
I help corporate universities, innovation units, and startups turn AI initiatives into measurable business impact, not pilots that look impressive and quietly fail after launch.
I work where enterprise learning, open innovation, and applied AI intersect. In this space, the main challenge is rarely technology. It’s alignment between corporate strategy, startup solutions, and outcomes that executives can actually measure.
Managing Director at Adonis Business Academy
Adonis Anastasiou as a self-made entrepreneur who started in 1999 from zero, actually with a negative bank balance and no other support, he manages to climb to the top of the seminar sector. After some years of hard work and determination he created Adonis Business Academy which is now one of the leading business academies in Cyprus.Â
Luxury Brand Consultant | Performance & Leadership Coach (ICF-trained)
With over a decade of leadership experience in the luxury industry, I have led and expanded high-end boutiques in Cyprus, including CELINE and LOEWE, developing deep expertise in strategic leadership, client experience, brand positioning, high-value sales, negotiations, and team performance. As a Luxury Brand Consultant and Mentor, I support brands in achieving operational excellence, distinctive customer journeys, and measurable growth in highly competitive markets.
Alongside my business career, I remain actively involved in media and communications, working as a presenter and producer across radio, podcasts, live events, and digital platforms. My work sits at the intersection of storytelling, marketing, PR, and social media strategy, helping brands and individuals translate vision into engaging narratives, community-driven content, and meaningful audience connection.
My background spans television, radio, magazines, and digital media, allowing me to combine strategic thinking with creative execution to amplify brand presence, public image, and engagement across multiple channels
CEO & Head of Quant at Needlestack Technologies Ltd
Sebastian Niehaus is a FinTech founder and technology executive specializing in the intersection of Machine Learning and Finance. Originally from Northern Germany, he has a background in Business and Informatics with a strong focus on statistics and artificial intelligence.
He is the CEO and Head of Quant at Needlestack Technologies Ltd., where he leads the development of AI-powered software for price prediction across multiple asset classes, including equities, commodities, foreign exchange (FX), and bonds. Sebastian has been living in Cyprus for over three years.
Prior to founding his FinTech venture, he served as Head of Data Science at a MedTech company and conducted research at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences. He holds several patents and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in Artificial Intelligence.
Alongside my business career, I remain actively involved in media and communications, working as a presenter and producer across radio, podcasts, live events, and digital platforms. My work sits at the intersection of storytelling, marketing, PR, and social media strategy, helping brands and individuals translate vision into engaging narratives, community-driven content, and meaningful audience connection.
My background spans television, radio, magazines, and digital media, allowing me to combine strategic thinking with creative execution to amplify brand presence, public image, and engagement across multiple channels
