Dimis Michaelides combines his unique experience as a business executive and creativity leader with his talents as a speaker and magician to inspire people in organizations. In a very real and entertaining way, Dimis demonstrates how uncreative entities can become creative, how creative entities can become more so, and how innovation improves both business performance and happiness at work.

Dimis’ experience in finance, marketing and general management was acquired in Europe, North and South America and Africa in insurance, chemicals and banking. In a 25-year career, Dimis held various positions including CEO, Cyprialife; Marketing and Sales Director, Zeneca; Investment Officer, World Bank/IFC; Deputy Development Director, Council of Europe Development Bank. He is now active as a business speaker, author, consultant, creativity leader, lecturer (London University – Queen Mary) and Managing Director of his own company, Performa Consulting, that is dedicated to developing creativity and innovation in organizations.

A graduate of the London Business School, the London School of Economics and the University of Sussex, Dimis has always used his love of art, history, music and magic to contribute fresh perspectives to the business world.

dimis@performa.net