Mr. Lazaros G. Ioannou holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration, with specialization in Management and Marketing from the University of Cyprus and a Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from the University of Nicosia. Additionally, Mr. Ioannou holds the Advanced Certificate from The Cyprus Stock Exchange Committee (CySEC) and he is a member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS).

Mr. Ioannou has extensive experience in the corporate services sector, having served this sector for seven years from various positions. He has also served in the capacity of the AML Compliance Officer for a corporate services provider for a number of years.

Mr. Ioannou is heading APC’s Compliance services division and he has been consulting clients both in Cyprus and abroad on a full range of AML, Regulatory and compliance matters.​ He is a co-author of the book "Money Laundering: Framework, international standards and application" published by Nomiki Vivliothiki, in Greece.

Achilleas C. Zapounis holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Bath. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC).

 

Beginning his career in London with a Big-4 firm, Mr. Zapounis focused on audit assignments in the non-life insurance sector, transitioning later to Valuations and Business Modelling in another Big-4 firm in Nicosia. As Director of APC's Advisory Services division, his role encompasses strategic leadership and innovation in financial advisory services.

 

Mr. Zapounis applies his finance and accounting expertise to the field of sports integrity, leading initiatives to combat financial malfeasance within sports. His work includes developing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Corruption policies for sports organizations, emphasizing compliance with international standards and regulations. Through this, APC Compliance provides critical support to sports clubs and stakeholders, aiming to maintain financial integrity and uphold the values of fair play and honesty in sports globally.

Maria Pezounou obtained her Bachelor degree in Law (LLB) from the University of Cyprus in 2018.   She also holds a Master’s degree of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Cyprus. In 2019, she was admitted to the Cyprus Bar Association. Additionally, Maria is a certified AML Officer and she is registered as a member in the AML Public Register of the Cyprus Stock Exchange Committee (CySEC).

She worked as a litigation lawyer in Law Firms with experience in managing legal cases, providing legal advice and drafting legal documents on various legal matters and specializing in Employment Law. She has also comprehensive experience in AML Compliance in the gambling and betting industry.

Maria has been engaged in our company’s AML Department and conducts internal audits of regulated entities and advises clients on AML and Regulatory matters.

Stefanos Gregoriou is a graduate of the University of Macedonia in Business Administration and a CFA Level 3 candidate. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in business management, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making. As a CFA candidate, Stefanos is committed to adhering to the ethical standards and professional codes set forth by the CFA Institute, emphasizing integrity, transparency, and accountability in all his professional endeavors.

As a member of APC Compliance's Sports Integrity team, Stefanos leverages his finance and accounting expertise to combat corruption and financial misconduct in sports. His work includes developing anti-corruption policies, conducting governance evaluations, and ensuring compliance with international standards. Stefanos works to promote ethical practices, foster transparency, and align sports organizations with regulatory requirements, supporting the values of fairness and integrity in the sports sector.