G. Campanellas and P. Teklos: XPADIA to further expand in its core markets in 2025

XPADIA Global Expansion Strategies is planning further penetration into its core markets in 2025, with a focus on Greece, the United Kingdom, Israel, and the Gulf countries, according to the company’s partners, George Campanellas and Panikos Teklos.

At the same time, as Campanellas and Teklos highlight in an interview with InBusinessNews, as part of "IN Business Forecasting 2025", the company’s goal is to provide tailor-made, high-level consulting services, leveraging its extensive international network and expertise to deliver strategic solutions that address modern business challenges.

Optimism for 2025 amid market dynamics

Given the strong momentum observed in XPADIA’s key service pillars, the company is looking to the new year with optimism. George Campanellas notes that XPADIA’s support services in investment evaluation and implementation—particularly in real estate, hospitality, and energy—as well as personalised services in private wealth & family office and mergers & acquisitions, are expected to grow in 2025.

Panikos Teklos predicts that the trend of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) will intensify in 2025, as companies seek strategic synergies to reduce costs and gain access to new markets. He emphasises that XPADIA is closely monitoring these developments and actively collaborating with businesses looking to explore such moves, helping them design and execute growth strategies through M&A.

Outlook for the Cypriot economy in 2025

How do you see the Cypriot economy performing in the new year? How optimistic are you about its prospects?

George Campanellas (GC): The Cypriot economy is expected to maintain its growth trajectory in 2025, with strong interest in investments and strategic business moves. The country’s stability in a turbulent regional landscape, combined with its existing package of incentives, makes Cyprus an attractive destination for highly specialised international businesses.

Panikos Teklos (PT): The rise in foreign investments is creating opportunities across a wide range of sectors, including real estate, technology, and specialised financial services.

Additionally, interest in expansion through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) remains high, as many companies seek strategic partnerships to strengthen their market position.

Our assessment is that 2025 will present significant opportunities for companies and investors, and we remain optimistic about the economic outlook.

Given these factors, we believe that 2025 will be a year of great potential for businesses and investors, particularly following the credit rating upgrades from major international agencies (S&P’s, Moody’s, and Fitch), which have elevated Cyprus to an A investment-grade rating.

What do you see as the biggest threats to Cyprus' economy? What should be focused on to ensure continued growth?

PT: Since Cyprus is a small, open economy, it allows for greater adaptability to new conditions and a lower overall impact from external shocks.

This has been evident in the face of geopolitical developments, such as the Russia-Ukraine war and the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas. Not only have these events not significantly harmed Cyprus, but they have also created investment and capital flow opportunities.

However, broader geopolitical developments, particularly concerning Donald Trump’s potential presidency in the US and the global interest rate environment, require close monitoring and strategic planning.

Ensuring fiscal stability and strengthening growth initiatives

At the domestic level, the government must ensure fiscal stability by reviewing and controlling rigid expenditures, while prioritising development projects and infrastructure to enhance our tourism sector.

Undoubtedly, improving Cyprus' competitiveness (within the broader need for greater European competitiveness) is essential. At the same time, the green transition of the economy and digital transformation must be top priorities.

Additionally, a targeted strategy to promote Cyprus, along with expanding double taxation avoidance agreements and creating favourable conditions to attract new scientists and technical professionals to the country, will lay the groundwork for further economic growth.

How can Cyprus become an even more attractive destination for foreign investment? And how crucial is this for the economy?

GC: Through successful policies for attracting highly specialised international businesses, Cyprus has managed, in a relatively short time, to develop a strong business cluster with tens of thousands of highly paid professionals. These professionals, along with their families, contribute to domestic consumption, strengthening growth prospects across several key sectors, including real estate, private education, healthcare, retail, and hospitality.

However, to ensure sustainable long-term success, I believe it is crucial to focus on policies with a long-term perspective and implement large-scale development projects and infrastructure that can support Cyprus’ future vision.

Public safety, state digitalisation, education reform, energy costs, and new infrastructure are five fundamental pillars that will shape the country’s future trajectory. These factors will enhance resilience and competitiveness while also creating the necessary conditions to retain existing foreign investments and attract new ones.

Looking ahead to 2025 with optimism

How do you expect 2025 to unfold for your company’s sector?

GC: At XPADIA, we approach the new year with optimism, given the high level of activity across our core service areas.

Our support services in investment evaluation and implementation, particularly in real estate, hospitality, and energy, along with our tailored services in private wealth & family office and mergers & acquisitions, are expected to grow further in 2025.

Mergers & acquisitions (M&A) have been gaining momentum in the Cypriot business landscape. Do you expect this trend to accelerate in 2025?

PT: Yes, the M&A trend is expected to intensify, as companies seek strategic synergies to reduce costs and expand into new markets.

Additionally, the transition to the next generation of both Cypriot and international family businesses is further driving this trend. As new shareholders emerge, their investment priorities and growth ambitions differ from those of previous generations, fuelling increased interest in M&A activity.

The M&A trend is expected to gain momentum in Cyprus, particularly in financial services, technology, and hospitality.

Increased regulatory compliance requirements, the decision of non-EU companies to establish a European headquarters, and the need for economies of scale are making strategic partnerships an attractive option for many businesses.

XPADIA closely monitors market developments and works with companies exploring such moves, helping them design and implement growth strategies through mergers and acquisitions.

What can we expect from XPADIA’s growth strategy in 2025? What actions do you plan to take in this direction?

GC – PT: XPADIA plans to further expand its presence in its core markets, with a strong focus on Greece, the United Kingdom, Israel, and the Gulf countries.

Our goal is to provide tailor-made, high-level consulting services, leveraging our extensive international network and expertise to deliver strategic solutions that address modern business challenges.