Sneziana Vlainits is a prominent entrepreneur whose remarkable career spans various sectors and geographic regions. After obtaining Greek citizenship in 1980, Ms. Vlainits began her entrepreneurial journey in 1987 by founding Yugo-Hellas, a trading company based in Thessaloniki. The company’s international operations focused primarily on the trade of raw materials and a wide range of goods, including fresh produce, livestock, and other commodities. Her resilience and adaptability enabled her to establish strategic countertrade agreements designed to meet the ever-changing needs of the market.
During the difficult early 1990s, marked by the events in the former Yugoslavia, Ms. Vlainits demonstrated a deep philanthropic spirit by creating a foundation dedicated to supporting the Serbian population and its armed forces.
In the mid-1990s, she broadened her professional scope by advising on intergovernmental financing projects aimed at stimulating economic development in less developed countries. Her commercial activities also expanded into the trade of precious materials such as gold and diamonds.
A major turning point in her life came in 1999 with the birth of her child with Down syndrome. This personal experience profoundly influenced her advocacy and led her to champion the rights of people with disabilities.
In 2004, Ms. Vlainits relocated to Cyprus and founded Eurastechnology (Cyprus) Ltd. As Managing Director, she successfully led the company’s growth. In 2008, in a strategic move, she transferred 51% of the company shares to her husband, Zoran Kostic, thereby integrating his patented waterproofing technology into the business.
Beyond her entrepreneurial achievements, Ms. Vlainits is distinguished by her commitment to human rights. Since 2005, she has been a strong advocate for the rights of children with intellectual disabilities and is actively involved in humanitarian causes. From 2017 to 2023, she served on the board of the Limassol Association of Parents and Children with Disabilities, where she held the position of secretary.
Today, Ms. Vlainits is initiating the creation of a foundation in Cyprus dedicated to improving the living conditions of people with disabilities and supporting children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Her dynamic journey, at the intersection of entrepreneurship and humanitarian commitment, reflects a profound dedication to both professional progress and collective well-being.
