Christos Christou is a distinguished legal and compliance strategist with over 15 years of executive-level experience at the intersection of financial regulation, digital identity, and anti-financial crime. As Executive Director of CX Financia, he has advised some of the most prominent regulated firms in Cyprus and the EU, guiding them through complex compliance transformations, including eIDAS implementation, AML, and licensing strategies.

Christos is a frequent speaker at international compliance forums, including ACAMS MENA, where he shares deep insights on digital onboarding, trust services, and regulatory technology (RegTech). His rare ability to translate complex EU legal frameworks—like eIDAS—into actionable business practices makes him one of the leading voices in regulatory innovation across the region.