Title: 1) Chief Investment Officer and Owner; 2) Senior Managing Director and Managing Director
Company: 1) OneCycle Group; 2) Bellerophon Investment Management Ltd.
Location: Whippany, New Jersey, United States
Joannis “John” Argyriou, Chief Investment Officer and Owner at OneCycle Group and Senior Managing Director and Managing Director at Bellerophon Investment Management Limited, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Business Owners for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Finance.
Mr. Argyriou, an experienced executive in fixed income, derivatives and commodities, has served as the chief investment officer at OneCycle Group, a venture capital firm involved in mining projects, since 2016. Based in England, OneCycle Group is a carbon-neutral and sustainable nanotechnology research organization that produces high-quality nanoparticle material from magnesium extracted from the sea.
In addition to his role at OneCycle Group, Mr. Argyriou has been the owner and senior managing director at Bellerophon Investment Management Ltd., a private company also based in London, since 2002. Mr. Argyriou’s leadership and expertise have been pivotal in the firm’s success for over two decades, specializing in the mining of non-ferrous metal ores.
Among other noteworthy roles, Mr. Argyrious garnered success as the chief operating officer at Curve Capital Ventures Ltd. in the Republic of Mauritius. From 2008 to 2015, he served as the head of repo at Arbitrage and Futures Fixed Income with Proprietary Trading Book, Yamaichi International Ltd., in London between 1996 and 1998, and was involved in repo trading with Steinhardt Capital Management LLC in New York City from 1994 to 1996. Mr. Argyrious began his career in sales and fixed income just before graduating from college. Hired by Salomon Brothers Inc., a leading investment banking organization in New York City, he gained invaluable experience at the firm between 1983 and 1994.
Mr. Argyriou graduated from Pace University in Pleasantville, New York, in 1984 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in finance and economics. He is presently pursuing a master’s degree to further advance his career. Besides his professional accomplishments, Mr. Argyriou has been active in various professional and civic organizations. He is a member of the European Raw Materials Alliance, Hiram Mason Lodge and the National Rifle Association. He has also been a lobbyist with the U.S. Navy for approximately four decades. Previously, Mr. Argyriou was a trustee for Kings Hospital London and spent over five years coaching American football in the U.K.
Throughout his career, Mr. Argyriou has played a significant role in leading impactful policy changes within central banks. His motivation and steadfast commitment to excellence have also been demonstrated through his work in financial services and corporate asset management in the U.S. and abroad in Asia. His expertise spans fund structures and investment strategies. Additionally, Mr. Argyriou is well-versed in organizational restructuring and mergers and acquisitions. His keys to success have also been demonstrated through his ability to gain trust among clients, investment teams, and the community and his aptitude for leading and developing high-performing teams.
Eager for the future of OneCycle Group, Mr. Argyriou is preparing to erect a plant to pull compounds from the ocean that would double as a desalination plant. Everything that is presently being built is disposable to create perpetual revenue. However, Mr. Argyriou remains interested in building technology that is built to last.
Crediting his accomplishments to his unwavering perseverance and resilience in adversity, Mr. Argyriou believes in not allowing naysayers to deter him from pursuing his goals. He maintains a steadfast determination never to give up, regardless of the challenges ahead. This philosophy has been instrumental in his professional success for over 40 years.
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