Kiriaki Piria
Cyprus KPMG Technology Consulting Principal
Kyriaki is a Principal in KPMG’s Technology Consulting practice in Cyprus. She has over 20 years of international experience in financial services and technology, with deep expertise in risk management, data governance, analytics and AI-powered transformation.
Kyriaki has successfully led complex cross-disciplinary projects in banking, insurance, healthcare, energy, aviation, and environmental protection. She has played key roles in designing and implementing enterprise-level data strategies, cloud-based data warehouses, and machine learning-enabled decision frameworks. Her recent work includes developing ecological monitoring frameworks using AI and implementing data governance programs aligned to global standards such as BCBS 239 and NDMO.
She has provided advanced analytics and business intelligence solutions using tools such as Power BI, as well as advising on the safe and ethical integration of Generative AI technologies into production environments. With a strong technical and regulatory foundation, she has worked closely with C-level stakeholders to ensure data-driven strategies support both innovation and compliance.
Kyriaki is passionate about knowledge sharing and has consistently developed and delivered training initiatives focused on data literacy, AI adoption, and modern BI practices. Her diverse experience, ranging from financial institutions in Silicon Valley to government clients in the Gulf region, provides a unique, holistic perspective on how organizations can thrive in the era of Gen AI.
Lucas Poys
Manager, Technology Consulting, KPMG in Cyprus
Loukas is a manager in KPMG’s technology consulting practice in Cyprus and a member of the Lighthouse team responsible for delivering data-driven and artificial intelligence initiatives. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Cyprus and a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Edinburgh.
With over eight years of professional experience, Loukas specializes in designing, developing and deploying innovative data-driven solutions across a variety of sectors including aviation, banking, real estate, retail and telecommunications. He has extensive practical expertise in end-to-end digital solution design, data management and governance, machine learning and AI model development, and generative AI applications. His work focuses on helping organizations harness the power of AI to unlock value, increase efficiency, and enable digital transformation.
