Michael Damianos is a Cypriot lawyer and politician who has served as Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Cyprus since 8 December 2025. He previously served as Minister of Health from 10 January 2024 to December 2025.
Education Damianos holds a law degree from the University of Southampton and a master's degree in law from the University of Cambridge, specialising in international law.
Legal career Before returning to Cyprus, Damianos worked at international law firms in London on corporate, commercial and energy matters. In 2010, he founded his own law firm.
Political career Damianos served as a municipal councillor in Strovolos from 2011 to 2016. He became vice-president of the Democratic Party (DIKO) in 2018.
Minister of Health Damianos took office as Minister of Health on 10 January 2024, following a cabinet reshuffle by President Nikos Christodoulides. He succeeded Popi Kanari.
He served until 8 December 2025, when Neophytos Charalambides succeeded him as Minister of Health.
Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry On 8 December 2025, Damianos took office as Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry following a cabinet reshuffle, succeeding George Papanastasiou.
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External links Official government biography