The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has announced the appointment of Aimilia Pistrika as the new Head of its Nicosia Office, effective as of 1 September.
She succeeds Antonis Papageorgiou, who was appointed in an interim capacity when the new office was inaugurated last November by President Nadia Calviño.
In her role, she will coordinate the EIB Group's efforts to support positive impact and transformative change across the country. Cyprus, with its unique geopolitical position in the southern – eastern Mediterranean region and its economic and environmental challenges, presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful transformative projects that align with the EIBG's mandate.
“I am deeply honored to take on the role of Head of the EIB Group’s office in Cyprus. This is a unique privilege to have a dedicated presence on the ground, enabling us to promote priority investments in energy security, education, public sector modernization, and the water sector—areas where Cyprus is currently facing significant challenges.”, said Aimilia Pistrika, Head of EIBG Office in Cyprus
Aimilia Pistrika, has a decade of professional experience from the EIB’s headquarters in Luxembourg, with a background in Civil Engineering with specialisation in the water sector and climate finance. Her knowledge of Cyprus, through her involvement in water security projects and other key initiatives on Blue Economy, together with her long-term experience with other international financial institutions, the European Commission, and several not-for-profit international organizations provide her with the insights needed to effectively represent the EIB Group with integrity and influence in the country. Before joining the European Investment Bank, she worked in the private sector providing technical support to water projects in Africa financed by the World Bank and she was also involved in the implementation of the Water Framework and Floods Directives for Greece and Cyprus. She holds a PhD from the National Technical University of Athens in cooperation with the Delft University in the Netherlands, and an MSc from the Imperial College London in the UK.
“Aimilia has a deep knowledge of the EIB Group and broad experience delivering on its mission. Her appointment marks a step forward in our commitment to support impactful investment across key areas such as sustainable infrastructure, water management, and climate resilience. I’m confident she will bring great value in strengthening our local presence,” said EIB Vice-president Kyriacos Kakouris.
