Antonia Christoforidi, CFE, CIA, FCCA

Antonia Christoforidi, CFE, CIA, FCCA has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Starting in 2011 as an Audit Trainee at Mazars, they gained foundational experience in auditing. Antonia then moved on to Kerry Group in 2013, taking on roles such as Commercial Finance Analyst and Operations Accountant. In 2016, Antonia joined LeMaitre Vascular as a Controller, where they showcased their financial expertise. For the past few years, they have been associated with the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF). Starting as an Accreditation & Audit Specialist in 2017, they progressed to higher roles within the organization including Accreditation & Audit Manager and Accreditation and Audit Team Lead. Currently, Antonia holds the position of Head of Accreditation & Audit Services at GLEIF. Their extensive experience in finance, auditing, and leadership makes their a valuable asset to any organization.

Antonia Christoforidi, CFE, CIA, FCCA has a diverse education history. In 2006-2011, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from Athens University of Economics and Business. Antonia then pursued a Master's degree in Accounting and Financial Management at Lancaster University from 2011-2012. Continuing their education, Antonia completed the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) program from 2013-2017, specializing in Accounting and Business/Management. Additionally, they attended the Irish Management Institute Graduate Programme from 2013-2015, focusing on Business Administration and Management. Recently, in 2021, Antonia participated in Executive Education Open Programs at Goethe Business School - Goethe University Frankfurt, where they studied Banking and Compliance. Looking ahead, they plan to engage in Life Coaching Training and obtain a Global Academy of Coaching Leadership Coaching Certification from 2022-2023.

Antonia Christoforidi has also acquired various certifications to enhance their professional qualifications. Antonia became a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) through the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in January 2020 and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. in October 2018. In 2017, they completed the Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business offered by ACCA. Antonia also holds several ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) certifications, including ITIL Foundation and ITIL Service Design, obtained in 2018. Furthermore, they obtained the PRINCE2® Project Management Certifications from AXELOS Global Best Practice in June 2020. Antonia's dedication to continuous learning is evident with their recent certifications, including the Financial Services Audit Certificate from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. (December 2021) and the Digital Innovation for Finance certification offered by ACCA (December 2020). Additionally, they have embraced coaching methodology and is an ICF (International Coaching Federation) member, indicated by their ICF Member Badge obtained in May 2023.