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The creators of 7C Consultancy, with a perceptive eye for identifying lucrative business opportunities and a deep-seated passion for entrepreneurship, both partners made the strategic decision to expand their business endeavours and base themselves in Cyprus.
Backed by a wealth of experience, the 7P team continues to thrive and excel in multiple business ventures.
Costas Panayiotou’s career began at 15 when he left school to join his father’s company as an apprentice at The Ability Group’s building and maintenance department which looked after their 6,000-unit portfolio.
Costas was based in Hackney working and learning the business from the bottom up. Costas eagerness and hard work saw him swiftly moved into The Groups’ Residential Lettings Department in 2007
Having gained a solid understanding of the Lettings sector, in 2009 Costas was entrusted with the re-development of East Weald in the prestigious Bishops Avenue, which involved the restoration of a Grade II listed house and over 40,000 square feet of residential development and private gardens. The successful renovation of this property attracted national attention and was featured in various media outlets before going to market for £100M.
In 2010, Costas was promoted to the Asset Management department of The Ability Group’s Hotel division, at their headquarters in Portland Place, W1. Costas aptitude at project managing and hard work soon led him to Head of Asset Management. Here he created a team of 3 departments: finance, sales and building maintenance. With this solid team in place, Costas was able to earn a tight grip on the control of the Groups’ 8 leased and managed hotels and govern the General Managers’.
By 2015, Costas was responsible for the performance and management of the groups’ portfolio of 8 Hilton hotels, as well as a ready portfolio of 50 apartments, 3 shopping centres in Germany and private members club. His primary responsibilities were ensuring that the hotels achieve their groups’ objectives and continue to perform to an exceptional standard, whilst balancing costs, especially pertinent with competitors at key locations. Costas created a system whereby each hotels General Manager reports directly to him, thereby ensuring Costas was able to maintain The Ability Group standards and KPI’s.
As a keen entrepreneur, Costas’ had been able to identify areas for improvement and gaps in the market for example he championed and oversaw exciting and profitable modifications to the business, including hospitality partnerships and securing exclusive contracts for The Ability Groups’ Hilton Hotel portfolio. This led to The Groups’ Hotel portfolio becoming more efficient and profitable.
With an eye for identifying profitable business opportunities and a passion for entrepreneurship, Costas took the decision to diversify and expand his business career into Cyprus and into the fuels sector. His company, 7P Petroleum, is based in Larnaca, Cyprus. 7P owns and operates petrol stations and provides transport services for its fuels and natural gas to both retail and wholesale sectors.
It is a new dynamic company which is rapidly growing, by purchasing underperforming sites and transforming them. Year 1 has already seen sales of over 10M litres of fuel and rapid expansion as 7P is imminently purchasing more fuel stations.
At the age of 30, Costas already has a vast business career behind him which has laid the foundations for the future
His extensive business portfolio includes asset management of the family hotel portfolio for The Ability Group, one of the largest privately owned hotel groups in the UK. Additionally, Costas owns and operates two of London’s most exclusive restaurant and lounge concepts, along with possessing two petrol stations and various other businesses.
Forming a strategic partnership with Soroka Fuels not only enriched the 7P team with invaluable market knowledge but also extended their involvement into other businesses and investments.
Achilleas’ journey was a multifaceted one! Achilleas was a tennis professional teaching for 18+ years at various facilities including a 5-year stint at Queens Club, Kensington London. Touring with tennis professional and specialising in wheelchair tennis gave Achilleas a huge insight into athlete management, performance tennis and also the tennis industry as a whole.
A change of career path via Achilleas’ other passions, mountain biking and motorbikes in 2002 gave him an opportunity to create Hotlines Europe based in South Queensferry, Scotland. From £0-£25m in 7 years the distribution company also went from 0-20 employees.
Costas Panayiotou career journey began in 2007 when he joined his father's company as an apprentice at The Ability Group's building and maintenance department.
Learning on the job and gaining hands-on experience, he assisted in overseeing a vast 6,000-unit residential portfolio.
His dedication and eagerness propelled him into the Residential Lettings Department by 2008, where he quickly showcased his exceptional work ethic and business acumen.
Recognised for his remarkable contributions, Costas was entrusted with the re-development of East Weald in the prestigious Bishops Avenue (UK) in 2009. This involved 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.
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 core centre for 7C Media, 7C Hospitality, 7C Consultancy, and 7C Petroleum.
To date, Costas continues to drive innovation and growth across diverse industries and sectors and has formed
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