Ctl Eurocollege, Cyprus Colleges , Research, Our Team, Dr Georgios Afxentiou

Head of Research
Assistant Professor

Contact details

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Brief description
Georgios Afxentiou, DBA, is the head of research, an assistant professor in business and a member of the College Council at CTL Eurocollege, Limassol, Cyprus. A certified management consultant (CMC), he also provides consulting services to businesses in Cyprus through the Georgios Afxentiou Research Laboratory. Dr Afxentiou earned a bachelor of arts degree in graphic design with specialisation in web design from Brescia University, in Owensboro, Kentucky; a master of business administration degree with specialisation in global management from the New York Institute of Technology; and a doctorate in business administration from the University of Gloucestershire in the United Kingdom. He teaches management, entrepreneurship, innovation strategy, strategic management and operations courses. He is a researcher in business administration with interests on organization design, innovation strategy, entrepreneurship and publishes articles and papers in academic and professional journals.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
2010-2019: DBA in Business Administration, University of Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, UK
The Effect of Structural Design on Export Strategy in the Wine Industry of Cyprus
2005-2006: MBA in Business Administration, New York Institute of Technology, New York, USA
Global Management
1996-1999: BA in Graphic Design, Brescia University, Kentucky, USA
Graphic/Web Design

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2015-Present: CTL Eurocollege, Limassol, Cyprus
Head of Research/Assistant Professor in Business
2009-Present: Georgios Afxentiou Research Laboratory, Larnaka, Cyprus
Researcher/Director
01/2009-12/2010: Savvas M. Pirillos Ltd, Larnaka, Cyprus
Assistant Manager
09/2006-12/2008: Mediterranean High School. Department of Information Technology, Larnaka, Cyprus
Technology Instructor

PUBLISHED PAPERS, CHAPTERS, ABSTRACTS AND ARTICLES

ACADEMIC JOURNALS

Editor-in-Chief

CTL EUROCOLLEGE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH JOURNAL

http://www.ctleuro.ac.cy/en/research-development/journal

ISSN: 2672-7900 (print)
2672-7919 (online)

Afxentiou G., Melanthiou Y. (2021). Reengineering the organisation design of wine businesses. In D. Vrontis, Y. Weber, A. Thrassou, R. Shams, E. Tsoukatos (Eds), "Business Under Crisis: Contextual Transformations and Organisational Adaptations". Palgrave Macmillan.
Afxentiou G. (2020). The effect of structural design on export strategy in the wine industry of Cyprus. DBA thesis, University of Cyprus. Nicosia, CYPRUS.
Afxentiou G. (2019). Restructured organizational design: The secret sauce in a food manufacturer's recipe for growth. Global Business and Organizational Excellence. 2019;38(5): 27–32. https://doi.org/10.1002/joe.21948.
Afxentiou G. (2019). The effect of structural design on export strategy in the wine industry of Cyprus. DBA thesis, University of Gloucestershire. Gloucestershire, UK.

Conference proceedings of papers and abstracts

Title: The Social Innovation Ecosystems in Businesses Create Sustainable Societies.
Authors: Afxentiou G.
Conference: The 14th Annual EuroMed Academy of Business (EMAB) Virtual Conference
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Accepted Abstract for Presentation and Publication at Conference Proceedings
September 22-24, 2021.

Title: Entrepreneurs’ Well-being in the Spectrum of a Crisis
Authors: Afxentiou G.
Conference: The 14th Annual EuroMed Academy of Business (EMAB) Virtual Conference
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Accepted Abstract for Presentation and Publication at Conference Proceedings
September 22-24, 2021.

Title: An Innovative Organisational Design of Small and Medium Wineries.
Authors: Afxentiou G.
Conference: Cyprus Institute of Marketing (CIM) 3rd Annual Academic Conference
“Entering New Era”, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Accepted Developmental Paper for Presentation and Publication at Conference
Proceedings September 26 2020.

Title: The Role of Entrepreneurial Universities in Regional Knowledge Spill over and Social Innovation.
Authors: Saha N., Sáha T., Weber C., Stukalina Y., Afxentiou G., Lepik K.L.,
Urmanaviciene A., Sáha P.
Journal: XV edition of IFKAD
Conference: IFKAD Conference, September 9-11 2020, Matera, ITALY.
Accepted Paper for Presentation and Publication at the Fifteen Annual ISI Conference
Proceedings of the IFKAD 2020.

Title: The Relation of Stress Management and Leadership Effectiveness in the Hotel Industry of Cyprus.
Authors: Afxentiou G., Malkawi E., Antoniades G.
Journal: EuroMed Academy of Business, September 18-20, 2019.
Conference: Twelfth Annual EuroMed Conference, Thessaloniki, GREECE.
Accepted Paper for Presentation and Publication at the Twelfth Annual ISI Conference
Proceedings of the EuroMed Academy of Business 2019.
ISBN: 2547-8516

Title: The Role of Stress Management in Managerial Decision Making: Cyprus Hotel Industry.
Authors: Malkawi E., Afxentiou G., Antoniades G.
Journal: EKA University of Applied Sciences Journal, April 24-26 2019.
Conference: Emerging Trends in Economics, Culture and Humanities, Riga, LATVIA.
Accepted Abstract for Presentation and Publication at the Conference Proceedings of
the International Scientific Conference (etECH2019).
ISBN: 978-9984-24-222-4

Title: The Impact of Stress Management on Leadership Effectiveness in the Hotel
Industry of Cyprus.
Authors: Afxentiou G., Malkawi E., Antoniades G.
Journal: The Market: International Journal of Business, April 5 2019.
Conference: Second Annual Conference of the Cyprus Centre for Business Research,
Limassol, CYPRUS.
Accepted Abstract for Presentation and Publication at the Second Annual Conference
Proceedings of the International CIM Conference 2019.

Title: Web Software for Business and Communication in Disadvantaged Communities of Cyprus
Authors: Afxentiou G.
Journal: The International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, January 13- 14, 2013. Conference: Ninth Annual International Conference on Technology, knowledge and
Society, Vancouver, CANADA.
Accepted Abstract for Presentation and Publication at the Ninth Annual ISI Conference
Proceedings of the International Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society 2013
ISBN: 1832-3669

Title: Action and Case Research: The Effect of Structural Design on Export Strategy in the
Wine Industry.
Authors: Afxentiou G.
Journal: EuroMed Academy of Business, October 18-20, 2012.
Conference: Fifth Annual EuroMed Academy of Business, Glion-Montreux, Switzerland, EUROPE.
Accepted Paper for Presentation and Publication at the Fifth Annual ISI Conference
Proceedings of the EuroMed Academy of Business 2012.
ISBN: 978-9963-711-07-9

Title: Methodology and Methods: The Effect of Structural Design on Export Strategy in the
Wine Industry.
Authors: Afxentiou G.
Journal: Consumer Behaviour Erasmus Network, June 11, 2012.
Conference: Consumer Behaviour Erasmus Network, Nicosia, Cyprus, EUROPE.
Accepted Paper for Presentation and Publication at the Annual ISI Conference
Proceedings of the COBEREN Conference 2012.
ISBN: 978-9963-7494-0-9

Title: The Realization of the Impact of Structural Design on Exports.
Authors: Afxentiou G.
Journal: EuroMed Academy of Business, October 11-12, 2011
Conference: Fourth Annual EuroMed Academy of Business, Crete, Greece, EUROPE.
Accepted Abstract for Presentation and Publication at the Fourth Annual ISI Conference
Proceedings of the EuroMed Academy of Business 2011.
ISBN: 978-9963-711-01-7

PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS

Afxentiou, G. (2020). Cyprus SMEs still lag on innovation. Cyprus Mail newspaper, [Online]. Available at: https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/10/07/cyprus-smes-still-lag-on-innovation/ [Accessed: October 7 2020].

Afxentiou, G. (2017). The Creativity of Executive Management Supports the Development of Entrepreneurship, Cyprus Press and Information Office [Online]. Available at: https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/ [Accessed: July 20 2017].

Afxentiou, G. (2014). The Creativity of Executive Management Supports the Development of Entrepreneurship, Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation [Online]. Available at: http://www.oeb.org.cy/en/ [Accessed: March 2014].

Afxentiou, G. (2012). Professional Training in the Hotel Industry of Cyprus, EuroMed Press [Online]. Available at: https://www.unic.ac.cy/ [Accessed: April 2012].

CONFERENCES

Fourteenth EuroMed Annual Virtual Conference “Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”	September 22-24 2021
Academy of Management 81st Annual Virtual Conference “Bringing the manager back in management”	July 30 – August 3 2021
University of Novi Sad, Serbia International Virtual Conference on ICT enhanced Social Sciences and Humanities (ICTeSSH) 2021. Conference website: https://ictessh.uns.ac.rs/	June 28 - 30 2021
Virtual Conference by the Portugal Presidency of the EU 2021 European Universities: Pioneering Transformation in Education, Research and Innovation	14 April 2021
Cyprus Institute of Marketing (CIM) Nicosia, CYPRUS 3rd Annual Academic Conference Entering New Era	September 26 2020
Sheffield University Management School, Centre for Regional Economic and Enterprise Development (CREED), Sheffield, UK Virtual 12th International Social Innovation Research Conference (ISIRC) 2020 Social innovation and enterprise for more prosperous, fair and sustainable societies Conference website: https://isircconference2020.com/	September 1-3 2020
80th Virtual Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM) 20/20 Broadening Our Sight	August 7-11 2020
2020 R&D Management Symposium (Virtual event) Invention to Innovation. Creating the Conditions for Impact Simon Fraser University, Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship https://www.sfu.ca/changinstitute/events---outreach/randm2020.html	August 4-5 2020
SHIINE COST ACTION 18236 Novi Sad, SERBIA Multi-disciplinary Innovation for Social Change	January 15-17 2020
ENRESSH. COST ACTION 15137 Valencia, SPAIN Network for Research Evaluation in the Social Sciences and the Humanities	September 17-18 2019
EuroMed Academy of Business Thessaloniki, GREECE 12th Annual EuroMed Academy of Business (EMAB) Conference, Business Management Theories and Practices in a Dynamic Competitive Environment	September 18-20 2019
Ekonomikas un kulturas augstskola (EKA) Riga, LATVIA International Scientific Conference (etECH2019), Emerging Trends in Economics, Culture and Humanities	April 24-26 2019
Cyprus Institute of Marketing (CIM) Limassol, CYPRUS 2nd Annual Conference of the Cyprus Centre for Business Research, Re-Inventing Tourism	April 5 2019
ENRESSH. COST ACTION 15137 Podgorica, MONTENEGRO European Network for Research Evaluation in the Social Sciences and the Humanities	March 7-8 2019
Academy of Management (AOM) Tel Aviv, ISRAEL From Start-up to Scale-up Strategies: Coping in a Volatile Business Environment	December 17-19 2018
ENRESSH. COST ACTION 15137 Ljubljana, SLOVENIA European Network for Research Evaluation in the Social Sciences and the Humanities	July 10-11 2018
ENRESSH. COST ACTION 15137 Lisbon, PORTUGAL European Network for Research Evaluation in the Social Sciences and the Humanities	March 3-4 2018
ENRESSH. COST ACTION 15137 Zagreb, CROATIA Training School and Think Tank European Network for Research Evaluation in the Social Sciences and the Humanities	February 5-9 2018
ENRESSH. COST ACTION 15137 Sofia, BULGARIA European Network for Research Evaluation in the Social Sciences and the Humanities	March 7-8 2017
The International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society Vancouver, CANADA Ninth Annual International Conference on Technology, knowledge and Society	January 13-14, 2013
EuroMed Academy of Business Glion-Montreux, SWITZERLAND Fifth Annual EuroMed Academy of Business Conference	October 18-20, 2012
Consumer Behaviour Erasmus Network Nicosia, CYPRUS Annual Conference at the University of Nicosia	June 11, 2012
EuroMed Academy of Business Crete, GREECE Fourth Annual EuroMed Academy of Business Conference	October 11-12, 2011

RESEARCH PROJECTS

01/2020-Present: Multi-disciplinary Innovation for Social Change (SHIINE), COST PROGRAMME (CA 18236), CTL Eurocollege, Researcher

05/2018-07/2019: The Impact of Stress Management on Leadership Effectiveness in The Hotel Industry of Cyprus, CTL Eurocollege, Researcher/Project Coordinator

04/2017-04/2020: The Evaluation of The Impact of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities in The Society, COST PROGRAMME (CA15137), CTL Eurocollege, Researcher

EUROPEAN PROGRAM GRANTS

ERASMUS+ PROGRAM. CTL EUROCOLLEGE Erasmus+ Coordinator, 2019-2021, €27.450,00
ERASMUS+ PROGRAM. CTL EUROCOLLEGE Erasmus+ Coordinator, 2017-2019, €12.300,00
ERASMUS+ PROGRAM. GEORGIOS AFXENTIOU RESEARCH LABORATORY Researcher, 2017, €3.000,00

OURNAL REVIEWER

1. Academy of Management (AOM). http://aom.org/

Academy of Management Journal

2. Strategic Management Society (SMS). https://www.strategicmanagement.net/

Strategic Management Journal

3. Common Ground Publisher (CGP). http://ee.commongroundpublishing.com/

Journal of Technologies in Society
Journal of Technologies and Human Usability
Ubiquitous Learning: An International Journal
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social and Community Studies
International Journal of Technologies in Learning
The Social Sciences Collection

EUROPEAN PROGRAMS EVALUATOR

ERASMUS+ Expert. ERASMUS+, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Business Innovation Coach. EASME, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
COST Expert. COST, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Eurostars Technical Expert. EUROSTARS, EUREKA, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Professional Programs Evaluator. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF CYPRUS

PATENTS AND DESIGNS

European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/en/

EUIPO is the European Union Intellectual Property Office responsible for managing the EU trade mark and the registered Community design. We also work with the IP offices of the EU Member States and international partners to offer a similar registration experience for trade marks and designs across Europe and the world.

1. COFFEE TABLE

Issued by EUIPO on Jan 10, 2006 Patent: eu 000461801-0001

PRODUCT TITLE

"The Coffee table was inspired by the falling leaves and trees in nature".

It was produced as a prototype.

2. END TABLE

Issued by EUIPO on Jan 10, 2006 Patent: eu 000461801-0002

PRODUCT TITLE

"The End table was inspired by the falling leaves and trees in nature".

It was produced as a prototype.

3. DECO TABLE

Issued by EUIPO on Jan 10, 2006 Patent: eu 000461801-0003

PRODUCT TITLE

"The Deco table was inspired by the falling leaves and trees in nature".

It was produced as a prototype.

4. MEDIA STAND

Issued by EUIPO on Jan 10, 2006 Patent: eu 000461801-0004

PRODUCT TITLE

The Media stand was produced as a prototype.

HONORS, AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS

College Council, CTL Eurocollege, Limassol, Cyprus

Research Committee, CTL Eurocollege, Limassol, Cyprus

Quality Assurance Committee, CTL Eurocollege, Limassol, Cyprus

Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Kentucky Chapter, USA

ACADEMIC MEMBERSHIPS

Academy of Management (AOM)
Strategic Management Society (SMS)
European Academy of Management (EURAM)
Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI)
Cyprus Computer Society (CCS)

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Management Consultant (CMC). Cyprus Institute of Certified Management Consultants
HRDA CT - Certified Trainer. Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus
ECDL CTP - Certified Training Professional. European Computer Driving License

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