Costas Petrides

He studied Economic and Political Science at the Athens University, School of Law. He is also holder of a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mathematics, Computers and Economics of the Toronto University. He also holds the degree of Bachelor of Education from the same university as well as the title of Master of Industrial Engineering again from Toronto University. He worked as an assistant professor in Toronto University and a lector at Ryarson Polytechnic in Toronto. In Cyprus he has worked as Higher System Analyst at NCR multinational company, Manager of the Marketing department of Hilton International Limited, General Manager at the Central Co-operational Industries at Paphos, Head of research with the Cyprus Office of Industrial Constitution and Assistant Commissioner at the department of Co-operative development. He also served as Minister of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment. He is a member of several professional and other Organisations and Unions. He was also a member of the Executive Committee of the Agricultural Insurance Organisation and of the Central Co-operative Industries.