A man who needs little introduction given his long and remarkably successful career, Kikis is a highly respected banker having served as Managing Director and Executive Chairman of Laiki Bank between 1971 and 2006, a time during which he was instrumental in the rapid growth and development of the bank in Cyprus and abroad. He has also served as Chairman for Cyprus Airways, the University of Cyprus, the Cyprus Sports Federation, and the Cyprus Olympic Committee. Kikis served as member of the International Olympic Committee and is currently the Treasurer for the European Olympic Committee.