Mr Damianos Constantinou, Founder of Moore Greece, was honoured with the Medal for Outstanding Contribution of the Republic of Cyprus by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at a special ceremony held on 11 September 2026 at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia.
The distinction recognises Mr Constantinou’s longstanding contribution to the economy, shipping and auditing, as well as his broader contribution to education, culture and Hellenism.
The ceremony brought together representatives of Cyprus’s political, diplomatic and shipping communities, prominent figures from Greece and the wider Greek community, as well as friends and associates of Mr Constantinou from Cyprus and Greece. Among the guests was Prince Pavlos.
A journey connecting Cyprus, Greece and the United Kingdom
Mr Constantinou’s journey began in his birthplace, Mitsero, Cyprus, and continued through the United Kingdom and Greece. In 1963, following his selection by Moore Stephens London, he established in Piraeus the first office of an international network of Chartered Accountants.
More than six decades later, his professional journey remains closely connected with the development of Moore Greece, today an independent member of Moore Global, with more than 130 professionals and a broad range of services, with particular expertise in the shipping sector.
Throughout his career, Mr Constantinou’s professional activity has been accompanied by a longstanding commitment to culture, education and the Orthodox Church. A significant part of this journey has been the establishment of the Centre for Hellenism, dedicated to promoting and preserving Greek history, culture and heritage.
“Contributing to Greece and Cyprus is a duty”
Upon receiving the Medal, Mr Constantinou expressed his gratitude to the President of the Republic of Cyprus and spoke of the importance of the shared history and enduring ties between Greece and Cyprus.
“The presentation of the Medal for Outstanding Contribution today is, for me, a moment of deep emotion and the highest honour of my life,” he said.
Referring to his relationship with the two countries, he added:
“Contributing to Greece and Cyprus is a duty, but it is also an inner need that I feel as an obligation to our shared history, our shared culture and the enduring bonds that unite Hellenism throughout the world.”
He also referred to his roots in Mitsero, the people who contributed to his professional journey and his longstanding connection with shipping. He thanked the Deputy Minister of Shipping and representatives of the Cypriot shipping community, while making special mention of Captain Andreas Constantinou, with whom he worked in the 1980s, together with the Union of Greek Shipowners, on amendments to Cyprus’s shipping legislation.
His remarks reflected a broader dimension of his contribution, highlighting the enduring ties between Greece and Cyprus and the longstanding importance of shipping to both countries.
A milestone for Moore Greece
For Moore Greece, the distinction carries particular significance. Mr Damianos Constantinou is the founding figure in the company’s history in Greece, which began in 1963 and continues its journey today through a new generation of professionals.
Professional integrity, knowledge, consistency and relationships built on trust remain enduring foundations of the firm’s approach.
The awarding of the Medal for Outstanding Contribution marks an important milestone in a journey spanning more than six decades, connecting professional contribution in auditing and shipping with a lasting commitment to education, culture and the enduring relationship between Greece and Cyprus.
Moore Greece extends its warm appreciation to the Republic of Cyprus for this honour and congratulates its Founder on this significant recognition of his longstanding contribution.
