Vasilis Petrides is the CEO of Laiko Cosmos Trading Ltd, one of the leading food and beverage import and distribution companies in Cyprus, with a strong presence across all distribution channels, supported by privately owned warehousing facilities and an extensive distribution network. Since 2023, he has been serving as Chairman of Green Dot Cyprus. He is also the Chairman of the Cyprus Association of Importers and Distributors of Alcoholic Beverages. In addition, he is a Member of the Board of Directors of Cosmos Tobacco Distributors Ltd, one of the three leading tobacco distribution companies in Cyprus. He is a graduate of The English School, Nicosia, and holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Surrey, as well as a Master’s degree (MSc) in Quantitative Business Methods.