Vassos Eliades Ltd was founded in 1933 and is one of the biggest trading companies in Cyprus. The company employs over 300 people and its main activities are the importation, sale and distribution of consumer goods through all the trade channels of the market.
The range of products distributed is wide, ranging from foodstuffs, alcoholic beverages, mass market consumer goods, luxury watches, jewellery and accessories as well as fitness equipment. Vassos Eliades Ltd distributes in Cyprus the products of Swiss food giant NESTLÉ.
Vassos Eliades Accessories is a subsidiary of the group and operates a network of exclusive boutiques throughout Cyprus including Montblanc, Swarovski and VE Very Exclusive shop.
The company has the following as strategic pillars: Corporate Image, Responsibility, Profitability, Infrastructure, Human Resources, Customer Service & Business Development.
Recognizing that Corporate Social Responsibility is one of the most important factors, the company always strives to have a positive impact on society. It respects its employees and protects the environment.
The people oriented philosophy of the company has helped to adopt new CSR practices, recognizing the various factors that contribute to the development and the competitive advantage of the company.
In November 2017, the company received the Equality Employer certification from the National Certification Body and the Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance for the Implementation of Good Practices for Gender Equality in the Work Environment. The company was awarded for ensuring gender equality at work free of discrimination. The company provides equal opportunities for development and training to everyone. In November 2021, the company was re-certified with the Equality Employer certification.
Vassos Eliades Ltd is committed to implementing procedures for health & safety at work. In this context, a Health and Safety Officer is employed, who has the responsibility to train all staff on health and safety issues.
In terms of environmental responsibility and sustainability, the company is a member of Green Dot (participation in the board). It is active in the recycling of plastic paper and glasses. The company is also a member of WEEE for the recycling of electrical and electronic appliances.
Doreen Demirdjian, HR Manager
Τelephone: 22897300
Fax: 22354576
Email: ddemirdjian@vel.com.cy
Address: 23 Nicosia Street, Dali Industrial Area, 2540 Nicosia