Our speakers
Vadim Neumann
Vadim is integral to ZEDRA’s operations in Europe, serving as Country Head of Switzerland & Liechtenstein and is a member of the ZEDRA board in Switzerland.
With a background in corporate tax and administration alongside private wealth services across Europe, Vadim is ideally placed to support clients, drive commercial growth and oversee operations. With vast experience assisting corporates and private clients set-up and run overseas operations, he is responsible for driving growth in the DACH-L region.
Vadim advises a portfolio of international clients regarding all their Swiss and international corporate structures, including the set up and management of all the types of legal entities in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. He and his team also provide support to private clients regarding Trust structures, offshore vehicles and family foundations. Further, Vadim’s team supports the clients around all questions related to personal and operational bank accounts.
Prior to joining the firm, Vadim worked as a director for a well known corporate service provider in Zurich and was responsible for business development and a portfolio of international clients. Vadim has also worked as a corporate tax adviser for Deloitte in Zurich and KPMG in Frankfurt am Main.
He is fluent in German, Russian, English and Ukrainian. Vadim has a LL.M. degree in Swiss Tax Law and MAS in Global Management.
Anastasia Yianni
CEO, Cyprus Sotheby’s International Realty
Anastasia is an expert in real estate with professional experience over 24 years. The key areas of her expertise include residential and commercial property, investments in large-scale projects and investment migration programs. Anastasia, who has a master degree in real estate, is a former successful business development manager for one of Cyprus’s leading developers, currently runs Cyprus Sotheby’s International Realty, a luxury real estate agency which provides the full scope of services related to properties for life and investments. The agency is ranked top 3 by sales volume in the local real estate market by developers and has received multiple European Property Awards in 2023-2024.
Dmytro Chernega
Dmytro Chernega, IMCM, is a Private Client Advisor at Henley & Partners. Based in the Vienna office in Austria, he brings over six years of expertise in the investment migration sector, offering specialized advice to high- and ultra-high-net-worth families on residence and citizenship by investment opportunities in the USA, Canada, the Caribbean, and the European Union.
Prior joining the investment migration sector, Chernega spent six years working as a Chief Operating Officer in the AgTech sector. In this role, he led the implementation of advanced technologies to boost productivity and EBITDA for agricultural enterprises. He also provided strategic investment consultancy, focusing on agricultural land, companies, and startups in Ukraine. As COO, Chernega was responsible for managing daily operations, financial planning, reporting, and strengthening relationships with key partners and clients.
He studied English translation at Central Ukrainian State University and international business at Wroclaw University of Economics and Business in Poland.
Georgy Dokuchaev
George Dokuchaev, Commercial Director at bbf:, brings nearly 15 years of experience in real estate brokerage and development, with a strong focus on sales, marketing, and team management. He has played a key role in driving the growth of bbf: as a major player in the Cyprus real estate market.With a solid academic background from a leading technical university in Moscow, George combines analytical thinking with strategic planning to build and lead high-performing sales teams, design effective marketing strategies, and develop tailored investment solutions for clients from Russia, the CIS, the Middle East, and Asia.
Alexey Rudenko
Alexey Rudenko is a licensed lawyer based in Limassol, Cyprus, and the founder and managing partner of A. Rudenko & Co LLC, a boutique law firm established in 2021. Born in Russia and raised in Cyprus, he earned his LLB from a leading Cypriot university and is a registered member of both the Cyprus Bar Association and the Limassol Bar Association.
Mr. Rudenko brings extensive experience in corporate and commercial law, complemented by deep knowledge in Real estate transactions, Banking and Finance, Immigration services and Corporate Law
He is an active contributor to Cyprus’s legal and business landscape, having spoken at the 10th BEST LEGAL Conference on legal support for expatriate entrepreneurs and contributed to the Armenia-Cyprus Business Opportunities Forum on cross-border legal frameworks and EU regulations.
Alexey is also a member of the International Business Executives' Board (IBEB), fostering professional collaboration across industries in Cyprus. His firm is known for offering personalized, multilingual legal services in English, Greek, and Russian.
Ivan Zakharko
Ivan Zakharko is a legal and business strategist with over 13 years of experience advising international clients on corporate structuring, investment vehicles, and cross-border transactions.
Based in Luxembourg, he is a founding partner at LAWENGERS, a legal and investment consultancy boutique specializing in international tax planning, securitisation, tokenization, and crypto asset services. Ivan’s expertise spans both traditional and digital finance, with a focus on regulatory compliance, fund and holding structures, and future-ready business relocation strategies.
Mykola Vdovychenko
Mykola Vdovychenko is an investment lawyer with deep expertise in private equity, venture capital, and international finance. With over a decade of experience advising fund managers, founders, and institutional investors, he focuses on structuring and managing investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions.
As a founding partner at LAWENGERS, Mykola brings a sharp legal mind and a practical investor's perspective to complex cross-border transactions. His practice centers on fund formation, LP/GP arrangements, shareholder rights, and growth-stage financing, with particular strength in navigating regulatory environments in the EU and emerging markets. Mykola plays a key role in advising clients on scalable legal structures and capital-raising strategies that align with long-term investment goals.
Xenia Neophytou
Director, CX Financia | Regulatory Strategy & Relocation
Xenia Neophytou helps investment firms, fund managers, and international families manage compliance, tax planning, and cross-border wealth structuring. She is the Director of CX Financia, a Cyprus-based consultancy that specialises in licensing, AML/CFT, immigration planning, and business relocation.
With over 15 years of experience, Xenia supports clients looking to relocate their assets or operations, offering clear guidance on regulatory and tax matters. She is a certified vocational trainer and a regular speaker at industry events, known for turning complex rules into practical solutions.
Alla Fedorova
CFA MBA MSc
Alla Fedorova is the Founder and Managing Partner of Larena Consulting Limited and Larena Private Office. Alla brings over 20 years of unique international experience in global wealth management and investments.
Having held several senior positions in international banking and finance — including serving as First Vice President, Investments in Global Wealth Management at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, overseeing UHNW clients, and as Head of the Central and Eastern European Desk at HSBC Private Bank in London, as well as CEO/Managing Director of private structures and family offices — Alla specializes in wealth protection and strategic advisory, alternative asset management and international real estate investments, and the creation and management of single and multi family offices. She is recognized as one of the leading experts in this field.
Alla is a member of the CFA Institute in the USA and the CFA Society in Cyprus. She holds an MBA with focus in Strategy and International Business, as well as an MSc in Computer Science.
Christodoulos Damianou
Eurofast
Christodoulos is the Honorary Chairman of Eurofast International. He specializes in international tax structuring and planning, including real estate structuring. He has over 35 years of working experience in tax consulting, working with local as well as multinational companies. Previously in his career he has served as the European Chairman of the 5th largest international accounting association in the world for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Region as well as President of the Junior Chamber International of Cyprus. He is also a member of a number of international trade associations and a Board Member of some house-hold name companies.
Christodoulos is a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University and he is a US CPA. He has extensive experience cross-border structuring, joint ventures and M&A in the countries of South East Europe and CIS.
Christodoulos is a regular speaker in international tax conferences and events and he has also conducted over 200 presentations on International Tax Planning, Accounting and Management Consulting in conferences and meetings all over the world, He is the author of numerous taxation articles published in International press and magazines. Also, from 1996 to 2006 he served on the Worldwide and EMA Boards of BKR International. He had gathered extensive experience in the countries of South East Europe and CIS, as well as specific cross border
structuring experience involving most of the countries in the Region.
He was also an Honorary Consul of Ukraine to Cyprus, up until August 2024.
In 2004 until 2006 Christodoulos was Chairman of BKR International, Europe, Middle East, Africa Region, Europe, Middle East, Africa Region, where he undertaken numerous trips abroad to meet and collaborate with potential members and expand membership.
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Elena Narbuts
VP of Sales & Marketing
Elena Narbuts is a dynamic leader at the forefront of sales and marketing, known for elevating brands and driving revenue growth in competitive markets. With a keen eye for emerging trends and a commitment to client relationships, she crafts tailored strategies that amplify brand prestige and expand market share. Elena's leadership inspires high-performing teams, delivering impactful, data-driven campaigns that resonate with discerning audiences and secure prime positioning for luxury property projects.
Sofia Sivak
Head of Sales
Sofia Sivak brings a sophisticated approach to client engagement and revenue growth. Renowned for her ability to build trusted relationships and deliver outstanding results, she ensures that every partnership is defined by excellence and mutual success. Sofia possesses a rare talent for transforming ideas and positioning into tangible deals. Her strategic mindset and unwavering commitment to service make her a trusted advisor to both clients and colleagues alike.
