Costas Panayiotou
Costas Panayiotou career journey began in 2007 when he joined his families company as an apprentice at The Ability Group's building and maintenance department.
Gaining hands on experience, he assisted in overseeing a vast 6,000-unit residential portfolio.
Costas Panayiotou career journey began in 2007 when he joined his family’s company at The Ability Group’s building and maintenance department.
Gaining hands on experience, he assisted in overseeing a vast 6,000-unit residential portfolio. His dedicated and eagerness propelled him into the Residential Lettings Department by 2009, where he quickly showcased his exceptional work ethic and business acumen.
During this period, Costas assisted the team involved in the redevelopment of East Weald on the prestigious Bishops Avenue (UK) in 2009. Recognised for his remarkable contributions, he played a key role in the meticulous restoration of a Grade II listed house and residential development which earned widespread recognition resulting in a notable £100M sale on completion.
In 2010, Costas ascended to the Asset Management department overseeing The Ability Group’s hotel division.
His strategic skills and effective leadership fuelled significant growth, as he adeptly managed operations implementing cost-saving strategies which enhanced the profitability of the hotel’s portfolio.
With a keen eye for innovation and a talent for spotting lucrative opportunities, Costas led these transformative initiatives and secured exclusive contracts. By 2015, he attained the position of Head of the Asset Management department managing a portfolio of 17 Hilton hotels, marking a testament to his exceptional leadership and management abilities.
In 2020, Costas embarked on a new venture, founding 7C Petroleum, a dynamic fuel distributor in collaboration with Exxon Mobil fuels.
ABOUT: Costas Panayiotou
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Note: All figures as of December 31, 2023, unless otherwise indicated.
1. As of September 30, 2023.
2. Gains figure represents gains (realized and unrealized) LTD as of December 31, 2023.
3. Reflects assets under management from the private wealth channel across Blackstone funds.
7C Petroleum, currently owns and operates some of the largest petrol stations on the island which to date has seen substantial growth within the Fuel and Transportation industry catering to both retail and wholesale sectors for fuels and natural gas. Building on his legacy of success, Costas saw the birth of 7C Capital, a privately owned trust dedicated to nurturing the growth of promising ventures and supporting the visionary minds behind them. 7C Capital serves as the parent company and trust for 7C Hospitality, 7C Consultancy, 7C Petroleum and 7C Media. To date, Costas continues to drive innovation and growth across diverse industries and sectors.
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