Our speakers
Dmitry Zapol
IFS CONSULTANTS, UK
Dmitry Zapol is an international tax and business advisor with practical knowledge of the principles of individual and corporate taxation and cross-border business planning. Dmitry routinely advises HNW individual clients in connection with their international relocation. He also advises on creation of complex international holding structures set up for trading and IP exploitation purposes.
Dmitry is the owner of IFS Consultants, an international tax practice founded in 1972, where he has worked since 2010. He is an International Tax Affiliate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (ADIT). He holds an LL.M (Tax) awarded by King’s College, London and an LL.B Law awarded by Durham University. Dmitry is a qualified Russian lawyer and had worked as an associate at Moscow City Bar Association "Barshchevsky & Partners".
Fanos Pavlou
EUROFAST, CYPRUS
Fanos Pavlou, a seasoned Corporate Services and Private Wealth Professional with a decade of experience, specializes in serving High Net Worth Individuals and Family Offices. His professional journey commenced as a Human Resources graduate at a prominent Big4 firm in Cyprus, where he quickly transitioned to contribute to highly valued projects led by a newly established Private Wealth Services team. Over the past nine years in the Corporate and Private Wealth Services sector, Fanos has thrived in team environments, finding motivation in the collective pursuit of common goals and achieving milestones collaboratively.
Fanos's expertise extends to direct communication with High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) clients, facilitating his ascent to a managerial role within his team. His career has been marked by enduring relationships with high-ranking officials in Ministries, Embassies, other Governmental Institutions, and Banks. Noteworthy projects involving highly esteemed stakeholders have further enriched his experience, covering areas such as servicing High Net Worth Individuals and Private clients, KYC and compliance work, Immigration compliance, HR consulting, and client recruitment.
Known for his client-service-centric approach, Fanos is a strong team player with a robust business acumen. He is highly outgoing, sociable, and methodical in his professional endeavors. Proficient in MS Office, Exelsys HRM Software, Lotus Notes, Outlook, and Google Accounts, he is also multilingual, with proficiency in Greek (Native), English (Fluent), and conversational German.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Fanos's love for teamwork is mirrored in his passion for basketball, both as a player and a spectator. When not immersed in professional engagements, he enjoys spending quality time with loved ones, including his dog Arya.
Fanos holds a BA in Accounting and Management from the University of Essex, UK (2009-2012) and an MSc in Human Resource Management and Business from the University of Aston, UK (2012-2013). He is a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) since 2013.
Alexandra Theologou
EUROFAST, CYPRUS
Alexandra is an accomplished lawyer and certified Data Protection Officer (DPO) with extensive experience in corporate, commercial, and employment law. She specializes in providing comprehensive legal counseling, ensuring compliance with both national and international regulations, and managing legal risks effectively.
Alexandra’s expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements has been instrumental in supporting business operations and safeguarding company interests. Her strong academic foundation includes an LLM in Civil Procedure Law from the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, complemented by specialized training in Data Protection, Property, and Τax Law. Alexandra’s English, German, and Italian proficiency further enhances her ability to navigate complex legal landscapes across multiple jurisdictions.
At Eurofast, Alexandra is dedicated to delivering tailored legal solutions to clients, helping them navigate complex legal challenges and ensuring their businesses operate smoothly and fully comply with relevant laws. Her client-focused approach ensures that each legal strategy is aligned with the client's business objectives, providing peace of mind and fostering long-term success.
VITALY MODLO
CMB REGIONAL CENTERS, USA
Vitaly Modlo, Director of Investor Relations in CMB Regional Centers. Over the past 10 years with CMB,
Vitaly has provided serv
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VITALY MODLO
CMB REGIONAL CENTERS, USA
ice to individual who want to obtain US Permanent Residency (Green Card) through
the EB-5 immigration program. He also works with many top immigration attorneys in the US, assisting their
EB-5 clients. He has helped hundreds of families achieve their US immigration goals through the EB-5
program.
DANIEL RYAN
CMB REGIONAL CENTERS, USA
VP Global Market Development,
CMB Regional Centers & NHK Capital Partners
Daniel Ryan offers 30+ years of experience in venture finance, international private equity, organizational development and management consulting, Mr. Ryan recently joined CMB Regional Centers and NHK Capital Partners as VP Global Market Development. Mr. Ryan will focus on global market expansion for international investors to seek U.S. immigration through the EB-5 investor visa/job creation program along with capital investment opportunities for NHK Capital Partners non-EB-5 private equity portfolio for institutional quality investments.
During the Covid-19 slowdown period, Daniel took the initiative and completed high-level, executive education programs; first through the University of Oxford, Said Business School; Oxford, England with focus on Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship; followed by the Global Business & Strategic Planning program from the Harvard School of Business, and thereafter completing the MBA Essentials program from the London School
of Economics (LSE). Mr. Ryan also holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Development/Corporate Education and a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business AdministrationFinance.
Daniel lived and worked on the African Continent for 10+ years, focused on international finance and management consulting prior to returning to the U.S. in 2018. For the past 6 years, Daniel worked as Managing Director-Emerging Markets with a highly respected EB-5 Regional Center and Private Equity Fund Manager based in Tampa, Florida with a special focus on expanding the international EB-5 investor footprint throughout Africa, India, Europe, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.
Sergey Bezborodov
Angles
Switzerland
+41 79 794 48 99
WhatsApp: +41 79 794 48 99
Telegram: @Sergey_Bezborodov
Skype: sergey_bezborodov
Since 2003, I advise entrepreneurs, families and privately held companies on their domestic and international tax matters, help manage personal and business risks, resolve complex problems, and find unconventional solutions. I am well-equipped with understanding and practical experience on CFC rules, trusts, IFRS, corporate reorganizations, M&A, financial instruments, IPO, and family office setups. My “native” territories are Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, but I also have experience with clients in China and Turkey. You can also count on my tax skills in other jurisdictions such as Switzerland, the USA, the Netherlands, the UK, Luxembourg, Cyprus, Malta, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Liechtenstein, Singapore, Latvia, Czech Republic, Hungary, etc.
I hold an Adv LLM degree in International Tax Law (Leiden University), and a bachelor degree in finance and accounting (KIMEP, Kazakhstan). In July 2019, I left PwC Switzerland partnership to establish Angles, a boutique advisory firm working exclusively with private clients.
Ana Castro Gonçalves
Caiado Guerreiro, Portugal
Ana Castro Gonçalves has been a Partner in the Tax Department of Caiado Guerreiro, Sociedade de Advogados SP RL (www.caiadoguerreiro.com) since 2010. She has been increasingly involved in the Department teams’ coordination and consolidated her practice in the tax advisory of individual and corporate clients with international focus, be it in the outbound, as well as inbound perspective. Over the years she has been assisting national and international clients in cross-border tax planning and the structuring and negotiation of complex M&A transactions, joint ventures, and restructurings.Ana has a particular interest in the tax matters that impact real estate investment, as well as the tourism activity, which is evidenced by her latest published work (“In-Depth: Real Estate Investment Structure Taxation (formerly The Real Estate Investment Structure Taxation Review)” (Portugal chapter)
Natalia Debrot, IMCM
Henley & Partners, Switzerland
Associate Director
Private Clients
Natalia Debrot is an Associate Director and a private client specialist in residence and citizenship planning at Henley & Partners, based in Zurich, Switzerland. Natalia holds an Executive MBA degree and a Master’s degree in Spanish Language and Literature, STEP Certificates in International Trust Management and in International Company Law and Practice. Natalia is fluent in Russian, Spanish, English, French and German languages.
Alexander Tkachenko
VNX, Luxembourg
Alexander Tkachenko is the CEO and founder of VNX, a European platform focused on the tokenization of traditional assets. VNX offers a range of digital products, including VNX Gold, a multichain token representing ownership of physical gold, and fiat-referencing stablecoins such as VNX Euro and VNX Swiss Franc. These fully-backed digital currencies are designed to provide stability and ease of use within the blockchain ecosystem.
VNX has established significant partnerships within both the financial and blockchain sectors. Sygnum, one of Europe's leading private banks, offers VNX’s stablecoins, while Bitstamp, ranked as the #1 centralized crypto exchange by CCData’s Exchange Benchmark, began trading VEUR and VCHF in 2024. Additionally, Cumberland, the largest crypto over-the-counter (OTC) and market maker (MM), serves as VNX's trading partner. With over 15 DeFi integrations and collaborations with traditional financial players like Worldline, Nuvei, and Volt, VNX is actively bridging the gap between cryptocurrency and conventional financial systems.
Beyond VNX, Alexander is the founder of
2be.lu, a Luxembourg-based venture capital fund, and is a member of the E100 London Business School angel network. He also plays an important role in Luxembourg’s fintech ecosystem, serving as co-chair of the VC Club at the Luxembourg Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (LPEA) and as an executive council member of the Digital Banking and Fintech Cluster at Luxembourg’s Banking Association.
