Who we are

Leading importer & distributor

CPO Group is a leading importer, distributor and exclusive agent for a wide variety of products. It trades in high-quality products servicing the Health, Beauty, Personal Care, and Food sectors.

CPO Group stands as a premier importer, distributor, and exclusive agent for an extensive range of high-quality products. We proudly serve the Health, Beauty, Personal Care, and Food sectors, delivering excellence across every category we represent.

Our product portfolio spans mass-market goods, premium perfumery and cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, as well as hospital, medical, analytical, and dental supplies. Additionally, we specialize in surveying instruments, representing globally recognized brands that lead their respective industries.

Founded in 1928 by Costas A. Papaellinas as C.A. Papaellinas & Co., CPO Group has built a legacy of excellence over nearly a century. Today, we are one of the most robust and respected business groups in Cyprus and Greece. Over the past 40 years, strategic acquisitions, distribution agreements, and strong business alliances have driven our significant growth and solidified our market leadership.

'
Our Story

A rich
history

A Legacy of Leadership and Integrity

Now in its third generation of family ownership, CPO Group has upheld its credibility and financial stability throughout its remarkable history. The CPO name is synonymous with confidence and respect, commanding trust across all levels of business activity in Cyprus and internationally.

At the heart of CPO Group’s success lies a deep commitment to fairness, a core value that has shaped its history and earned prestigious awards. This dedication to ethical practices is exemplified by our Group CEO, Paris Papaellinas, who was honoured with the 2014 Business Leader – Commercial Sector Award by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce.

Paris Papaellinas is not only a visionary business leader but also an advocate for sports and social causes. A former Cyprus National Basketball Team player, he has contributed to the community as a Fair Play Ambassador (2011–2013) and was recognized with the Sport and Social Responsibility Award by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2012.

'
Our Team

Meet our
team

General Manager

After finishing his academic studies in order to gain a bachelor’s and master’s degree from American universities, Costas joins the company in 2014 and assumes the post of the Human Resources Manager / Business Development Manager. In 2018 he assumes the post of the General Manager.

Finance Director

Angie has more than 20 years of experience in Financial Management in various sectors, such as Pharmaceuticals, Telecoms and SAAS-Marketing Technology. She joined CAP Group in 2023 as Business Planning & Analysis Manager. She holds a B.Sc. in Business Administration (w. Distinction) / Major in Management with concentration in International Business from Deree – The American College of Greece.

Commercial Director, Pharmacy Division

Dimitris is an executive with almost 20 years of experience in the market of cosmetics and para-pharmaceutical products. He has been with us since 2012 and is responsible for the Pharmacy Division. Prior to joining our company he had significant international experience in Sales & Marketing management positions. He holds an MBA from the University of Nottingham.

Commercial Director, Consumer Division

Konstantinos started his professional career in 2010 in the field of Retail and has served as Sales Manager and Training & Development Manager for Lidl Hellas. Since June 2017, he has been working for our Group, having taken over the position of Commercial Director of the Consumer Products Division. He is a graduate of the Department of Business Administration of the University of Patras.

Logistics Manager

Having 10 years of experience in the logistics market, Marina joined our Group in 2007 and entered the Medical Division. In 2015 she took over the position of Logistics Manager, with the main task of organizing and supervising all the functions of the supply chain from the storage of products to their transportation and distribution. She is a graduate of the Department of Political Science & Public Administration, majoring in International and European Studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

HR Manager

Efi has been providing accounting services to technology and food companies since 2012. She started off in our Group in 2016 as an administrator and rotated through positions in the Commercial departments, until 2018 when she took over the Human Resources Department. She holds a degree in “Agricultural Economics and Development” from the Agricultural University of Athens and an MBA in Food & Agribusiness, from the same University, which she completed with a scholarship.

IT Manager

Angelos is a certified CISCO and Linux network engineer. He has 21 years of experience in computer science. In 2006 he undertook a project in Armenia “ARMENTEL Telecommunications” which included installation of Blade server (Linux & Windows) and NetApp storage. He joined our Group in 2006 taking over responsibilities in the IT Department of the Group until 2015 where he took over the Management of the department in Greece. He is a graduate of I.E.K. Delta as a Computer Technician.

Commercial Director, Medical Division
Grigoris Krinos has been the Commercial Director of the Medical Devices Division at CPO Greece since November 2024, with over 30 years of experience. He is the founder and General Manager of GKARDIA Medical Devices Inc. and has held senior roles at Edwards Lifesciences and Sofmedica. He graduated with distinction from Varvakeio School and studied Biomedical Technology.

Continuously giving back to Society & the Environment

'
Our Values

A family
of values

As a third-generation family company, faith in our values is the main reason why we have maintained our humble character and have also become an innovative Group of Companies.

Faith in our Traditional Values

Integrity, reliability and respect. With high-quality standards, flexibility to meet new challenges and taking advantage of opportunities when they arise.

Relationships

Strong professional bonds and long term relationships with suppliers and partners (many of these relationships have been established for more than 50 years)

Trust & support to our people

Motivation, continuous training & development, recognizing and rewarding the contribution and achievement of our people.

Ethics

Caring for our clients and application of ethical practices.

Social & environmental responsibility

CPO has embedded the basic principles of Corporate Social Responsibility in its strategy and philosophy.

Read More

Would you like to become a part of the CPO family?

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.