Group HR Manager – IPH Iakovos Photiades Group

• In coordination and after the approval of the President, convenes the Meetings of the Board of Directors and the Annual General Meetings, preparing and sending for this purpose the agenda and any other material required for the smooth conduct of the meetings of the Board of Directors.
• Prepares the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors and the Annual General Meetings and distributes them to all those involved.
• Signs together with the President the Minutes of the Board of Directors Meetings.
• Manages the correspondence of the Association always in coordination with the President.
• Maintains and updates the Policy Manual, the Operations Manual, the Procedures Manual and any related procedures of the Association.
• Organizes the Annual General Meeting of the Association in cooperation with the Assistant Secretary and the Officer of the Association

Βiography:

Areti Vasilara is an accomplished Human Resources leader with more than 15 years of experience in HR management across diverse industries in Cyprus. She currently serves as Group HR Manager at the Iakovos Photiades Group of Companies, where she leads strategic people initiatives, talent development, organizational culture, and workforce transformation across the Group’s operations.

Throughout her career, Areti has developed extensive expertise in recruitment and selection, learning and development, performance management, employee relations, executive coaching, mentoring, and organizational development. She is particularly passionate about creating high-performing workplace cultures that align people strategies with business objectives. Areti holds a BSc in Sociology from Panteion University and an MSc in Human Resources Management and Organisational Behaviour from Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM). She is an accredited Coach/Mentor (European Individual Accreditation) by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and a certified trainer by the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA). She actively promotes modern Human Resources practices, with a particular focus on leadership development, employee experience, and the future of work.

Vision:

My vision is for the Cyprus Human Resource Management Association to continue strengthening its role as the leading professional body for HR practitioners, driving excellence, innovation, and people-centred workplaces across Cyprus. As a Board Member, I would contribute by promoting knowledge sharing, professional development, and meaningful networking opportunities that help HR professionals address emerging challenges, including talent attraction and retention, workforce transformation, employee wellbeing, and the integration of new technologies. I am particularly passionate about fostering collaboration between HR professionals, businesses, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to support the development of future talent and elevate the HR profession. Drawing on my professional experience in Human Resources, I would actively support initiatives that enhance member engagement, encourage the exchange of best practices, and reinforce the Association’s contribution to shaping the future of work in Cyprus.