Meet the Panelists of the 3rd CSN Cyprus Shipping Debate “Shipping Through Times of Turbulence and Innovation” Limassol 22nd January 2026: Dr. Christina Orfanidou, Head of Group AI, Columbia Group

CSN is delighted to announce the Panelists of the 3rd CSN Cyprus Shipping Debate “Shipping Through Times of Turbulence and Innovation”
Christina is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Executive who, in recent years, has held AI leadership roles within organizations in Cyprus, helping accelerate AI adoption across multiple sectors. She is an expert in AI strategy development, ethical implementation, and data-driven decision-making. With extensive experience spanning both the public and private sectors, she has supported organizations in designing and deploying AI strategies that foster innovation, transparency, and measurable business impact.
Before joining Columbia, Christina served as Head of AI Services at Deloitte Cyprus. Over the years, she has also contributed to major initiatives for the European Commission, collaborating with agencies such as ACER, DG CONNECT, and EFSA, where she led projects focused on AI adoption supported by robust Data & AI governance. Over the past three years, she has gained significant expertise in AI compliance, advising major EU-based organizations in the shipping, financial, and retail sectors on the development of their AI governance and responsible-use frameworks.
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