Andreas Theocharides was born in Nicosia, Cyprus, in April 1986. In 2007, he moved to England to pursue his studies and, in 2010, obtained a BA in Accounting and Finance from the Manchester Metropolitan University.
He subsequently returned to Cyprus, where he began his professional career at KPMG in order to qualify as a Chartered Accountant (ACA). He remained with the organisation until 2014, advancing to the position of Assistant Manager, with primary responsibilities including the audit of major banking institutions and publicly listed companies.
From 2014 to 2020, he served as Chief Financial Officer of the Frou Frou Group of Companies, a company listed on the Cyprus Stock Exchange, marking his first substantial step into the FMCG sector.
In 2020, he joined the global family of PepsiCo as Finance Director for Cyprus. In October 2023, he was promoted to Commercial Director Greece, assuming responsibility for the commercial strategy and overall growth of the organised retail market. In June 2025, he additionally undertook the role of Acting General Manager for Cyprus, with overall responsibility for the market’s strategy, commercial development, and operational performance.
In 2026, he assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KEAN Group, a historic and leading organisation in the beverages and FMCG sector in Cyprus. In his role as CEO, he leads the Group’s overall strategic transformation, with a focus on growth, strengthening organisational culture, and the sustainable creation of value for shareholders, partners, and the organisation’s people.