The Board of Directors of TechIsland, the largest tech association in Cyprus, announces the appointment of Tanya Romanyukha as General Manager. She succeeds Marios Giorgoudis, who held the position up until recently.

On behalf of the TechIsland Board of Directors, Chairman Valentinos Polykarpou expressed gratitude to Marios Giorgoudis for his invaluable contributions to the organization and extended best wishes for his future endeavors.

Chairman Polykarpou noted on Tanya Romanyukha’s appointment: “Since the foundation of TechIsland, Tanya has been an integral part of the organization. We are confident that with her leadership, TechIsland will continue to grow and achieve substantial impact in establishing Cyprus as a dynamic tech island."

Since 2021, Tanya has been the Head of Operations at her association, leading its strategic and operational initiatives. She has over 12 years of experience in operations management, business development, and venture capital, contributing significantly to various sectors globally, including in Ukraine, the USA, Europe, and the Middle East. Tanya's expertise has benefited startup accelerators, venture capital, investment groups, and non-profits. Tanya is also actively supporting the Ukrainian community in Cyprus since 2022 through Cy4Ua, and directs the Women In Tech Cyprus Chapter, empowering female professionals in tech. Her accolades include the Forbes Women in Tech Cyprus Award in late 2023 and the CYDIA Award for Startups & Innovation in 2024, recognizing her contribution in the tech and innovation scene.