George M. Ioannides

George Ioannides co-founded GEMM Business Consultants to bridge two of the most commercially dynamic jurisdictions in the world — Cyprus as a European Union gateway, and Abu Dhabi as the GCC's fastest-growing financial centre. His practice centres on cross-border corporate finance, business valuations, and transaction advisory for owner-managed businesses, family enterprises, and growth-stage companies operating between Europe and the Middle East. His career began in shipping, where he managed the operations of companies owning ocean-going tanker and bulk carrier vessels — an industry that demands rigorous financial discipline, complex deal structuring, and the ability to close transactions across multiple jurisdictions under time pressure. That foundation shaped the way he approaches every corporate finance engagement today. He subsequently joined KPMG Larnaca as Senior Manager in the Deal Advisory department, where he led engagements across various industries including real estate, healthcare, technology, hospitality and tourism, industrial, and beyond — bringing structured deal discipline and sector breadth that continues to define his advisory approach at GEMM. George is also the author of Startup Capital, a practical guide for founders navigating the fundraising process — reflecting his active role advising early-stage companies seeking institutional and private investment.

George Ioannides co-founded GEMM Business Consultants to bridge two of the most commercially dynamic jurisdictions in the world — Cyprus as a European Union gateway, and Abu Dhabi as the GCC's fastest-growing financial centre. His practice centres on cross-border corporate finance, business valuations, and transaction advisory for owner-managed businesses, family enterprises, and growth-stage companies operating between Europe and the Middle East. His career began in shipping, where he managed the operations of companies owning ocean-going tanker and bulk carrier vessels — an industry that demands rigorous financial discipline, complex deal structuring, and the ability to close transactions across multiple jurisdictions under time pressure. That foundation shaped the way he approaches every corporate finance engagement today. He subsequently joined KPMG Larnaca as Senior Manager in the Deal Advisory department, where he led engagements across various industries including real estate, healthcare, technology, hospitality and tourism, industrial, and beyond — bringing structured deal discipline and sector breadth that continues to define his advisory approach at GEMM. George is also the author of Startup Capital, a practical guide for founders navigating the fundraising process — reflecting his active role advising early-stage companies seeking institutional and private investment.