Stephi Drakou

Early life and career Drakou studied law at the Middle Temple in London, where she received the title of Barrister at Law.

She began her career in the insurance industry, working as a manager of Sun Alliance / Aeolos Insurance Cyprus and as general manager of Laiki Asfalistiki.

In 2007, Drakou became general manager of the Cyprus Insurance Companies Association, and she would later serve two terms as president of the association. She is a founding member of the Insurance Institute of Cyprus, and previously served as president of the organisation. She was sworn in to the Council of Ministers on 2 July. She served in the role until 28 February 2023, when she was succeeded by Anna Koukkides-Procopiou.