A special memorial and tribute event in honor of the late Founder of the Leptos Group of Companies, Michael G. Leptos, was held at the Coral Beach Hotel & Resort in Pafos on Wednesday, February 19, Michael Leptos, a Kyrenian native, had business activities in the fields of real estate development, tourism, land investments, education, and healthcare in Cyprus, Greece, and the Middle East.
The event was honored by the presence of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, as well as of dozens of relatives, friends, and associates from Cyprus and abroad.
Tributes were delivered by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, on behalf of the state; Mr. George Leptos on behalf of the Leptos family; and Mr. Christodoulos E. Angastiniotis on behalf of friends and colleagues.
All speakers referred to Michael Leptos, a self-made entrepreneur, as a pioneer who had the the ability to turn dreams into reality and achieve his goals, by working together with his colleagues and associates. His real estate projects were specifically cited as having a distinct identity and high aesthetic quality, and characterized by a deep sensitivity towards the natural environment. He was referred to as a visionary, mentor, and an outstanding teacher to his colleagues and associates—a man of integrity who earned the respect and trust of all.
The event also included songs performed by the Choir of the Paphos Music Club that were dedicated to Kyrenia, Paphos and Chania—his three beloved cities—. A particularly moving moment was the first screening of the documentary “Michalakis Leptos: Creator and Visionary”.
A photography exhibition dedicated to the life and work of the late Michael Leptos was presented at the Christian Barnard Hall during the event, which included rarely seen photographs of Mr. Leptos, as well as images from Kyrenia, Paphos, and Chania.
The emotional and memorable evening concluded with a reception hosted by the Leptos family.