Synopsis:

A decade ago, the PwC Network identified five Megatrends, which were characterised as profound trends, global in scope and long-term in effect, affecting everyone on the planet and shaping our world for many years to come. It is now clear that these Megatrends have transformed our world even faster than we predicted. This is largely due to the interaction between them, which has turbocharged the speed and pervasiveness of such change. As Megatrends have been unfolding, they have also evolved, and the way they are manifesting today has shifted compared to ten years ago. The purpose of this talk is to provide a brief introduction to these Megatrends, see how these have changed, what future they may create in 2030, and what questions this will present to humanity. 

C4E 101: Series of Lectures in Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Fall 2023

Speakers: Michalis Stavrides, Partner at Tax, Reporting and Strategy Services of PwC

Michalis Stavrides is a Partner at Tax, Reporting and Strategy Services of PwC Cyprus, responsible for servicing clients across industry groups setting and managing their operations in Cyprus. He is currently engaged in the provision of finance managed services including accounting and payroll outsourcing and general company compliance services. Having worked in London, UK with Andresen and Deloitte, Michalis returned to Cyprus and has been with PwC Cyprus since 2002. Over the 9 year period to 2011, Michalis built an extensive experience in various areas of Corporate Finance, such as company valuation, feasibility studies and business planning. Michalis was also responsible for a large number of strategy, operational effectiveness and organizational structuring projects. In 2011, Michalis moved in the area of Direct Tax and was responsible for the delivery of direct tax compliance and advisory services to local and international clients operating in Cyprus. Since 2013 he is responsible for the delivery of finance and payroll services to the Firm’s clients operating across industry groups.

Michalis holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Economics and Accounting from the University of Bristol and he is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus.

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