Valentinos Polykarpou studied Political Science at the University of Cyprus and went on to complete a Master’s in Political Science at the French National School of Political Sciences (Sciences Po Paris). Building on his academic background, Valentinos began his career in political communication and electoral analysis before transitioning into the business world. In 2014, he joined Wargaming, an awardwinning online game developer and publisher, as Communication and HR Manager. Over the years, he advanced within the company, most recently serving as Executive Director Global HR Ops and Services, where he oversaw human resources operations on a global scale. Since 2018, Valentinos has been serving as General Manager for Wargaming’s Headquarters and Operations in Cyprus. In addition to this ongoing role, Valentinos has recently taken on new responsibilities as Locations Platforms Director at Wargaming Group. Furthermore, since March 2023, Valentinos has been serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors of TechIsland, a non-profit tech association dedicated to transforming Cyprus into a hub for technology and innovation.
