George K. Yiapanas
George Yiapanas is the Finance Manager of GSP Stadium in Nicosia, CY, with more than twenty years of experience in the sports industry. Additionally, he is currently appointed by the University of Nicosia, CY as an Adjunct Faculty in the fields of Sports Strategic Management and Sports Marketing, and by the University of Roehampton, UK as a Lecturer, in the fields of Leadership, and Sustainable Business Strategy. He is also a Research Fellow at GNOSIS Mediterranean Institute for Management Science and is actively involved in funded research.
He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration in the field of Sports Management, an MA degree in Management, a degree in Accounting, and Certificates in Football Management and in Security Management. He is a board member of the Cyprus Association for Sports Management [CyASM] and a Fellow member of the EuroMed Research Business Institute [FEMAB/EMRBI]. He is further a qualified stadium safety manager and a certified trainer for stadium stewards by the UEFA Stadium and Security Unit. Due to his wide professional and social contribution to sports, and his expertise in the field, he was invited in 2019 -until 2021- to become a member of the Parallel Parliament of Cyprus -a direct appointment by the President of the House of Representatives-. He also served as President of the Cyprus Squash Association for the period from 2010 to 2015.
Education │ by higher qualification
Professional qualifications
His primary research interests lie in the areas of strategic management, sports governance, and sports safety management. His professional activities and expertise in the field allow him to take part in various projects and discussion panels. He attended numerous local and international conferences and has published a significant number of scientific papers on sports strategic management.
PhD in Business Administration │ Sports Management - 2022
University of Nicosia- Cyprus
MA (with distinction) in Management - 2016
University of Wolverhampton - UK
AAT in Accounting - 1999
BPP University - UK
Certificate in Security Management - 2014
Global College - Cyprus
Certificate in Football Management - 2007
Intercollege - Cyprus
Current positions and positions held
Cyprus Association for Sport Management │ Board member - Treasurer
GKY Sports Management │ Owner and Managing Director
The Parallel Parliament of Cyprus │ Member of the Sports Committee
Cyprus Squash Association │ Chairman of the Board
Cyprus Squash Association │ Board member - Treasurer
Nicosia Squash Association │ Board member - Treasurer
2017 to present
2015 to present
2019 to 2021
2010 to 2015
2007 to 2009
2006 to 2013
Professional memberships
EuroMed Academy of Business │ EMBRI Fellow Member - FEMAB
The Cyprus Association for Sport Management │ Member
The Association of Accounting Technicians │ Member - MAAT
Qualified Stadium Safety Manager - 2015
UEFA stadium and security unit
Certified Trainer for Stadium Stewards - 2013
UEFA stadium and security unit
Skills and Competencies
Critical thinking | Reliability | Interpersonal skills | Leadership and management skills │ Team working | Analytical skills | Consistency | Dedication | Efficiency | Honesty | Adaptability | Creativity | Problem solving
Volunteer experience and Causes
Cause: Parents association of Engomi high school
Period: September 2020 - June 2021
Role: Member of Sports Committee
Cause: Parents association of Chryseleousa elementary school
Periods: September 2014 - June 2015 and September 2022 - June 2023
Roles: Member of Education Committee and Member of Infrastructure and Environment Committee
Tasks: The Education Committee has the overall responsibility for the definition and ongoing review of the educational philosophy, policy, and standards of the school in respect of teaching and learning. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee has responsibility for the schools’ facilities, construction and maintenance and matters relating to the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the environment
Cause: Cyprus Army - Headquarters of Signal Arm Role: Sergeant - Radio Operator
Period: July 1993 - August 1995
Task: Personal Assistant to the Commander
Languages
Greek: Native language
English: Fluent [speaking, reading, writing]
Certificate in Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills - 2019
University of Michigan via Coursera
Certificate in Starting a Business - 2018
Santa Clara University via My own business institute
Certificates and professional development │ Non-credit courses [Online]