Mr Pavlos Pavlides assumed his duties as Director of the Department of Postal Services on 1 August 2026. Mr Pavlides had been performing the duties of Acting Director, in parallel with the responsibilities of his position, since 18 December 2024.

He was born in Ammochostos (Famagusta), on 31/12/1969 and he lives in Lemesos (Limassol). He graduated from Lyceum Apostolon Petrou & Pavlou and he served his military duty as an Artllery non-commissioned officer. 

He was awarded a Commonwealth scholarship from the government of Canada, and he studied Business Administration at Acadia University.

He is a holder of a Master's Degree in Public Administration and Development from the University of Birmingham. 

He worked in the tourism industry in managerial positions for 16 years before joining the Department of Postal Services, in the position of Deputy Director, on 16/3/2009. 

He is married to Marina and they have two children, Andreana and Stavros.