George Kyriakoudes has recently embarked on a new journey as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Skilling, a Scandinavian-owned fintech company renowned for making trading accessible to everyone. Starting his tenure in February 2024, Kyriakoudes brings to Skilling a wealth of experience and expertise from his illustrious career in the financial services industry.
Prior to joining Skilling, Kyriakoudes was a pivotal figure at Aria Health as an Advisory Board Member, where he played an instrumental role in strategizing for funding rounds, seed capital raising, and shaping the overall business strategy. His tenure at Aria Health underscores his capability to steer start-ups towards achieving their financial and business milestones.
Kyriakoudes’s extensive background also includes his role as Group Chief Financial Officer at IronFX in Limassol, Cyprus. At IronFX, he was responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the brokerage business and family office, demonstrating his prowess in managing complex financial landscapes and stakeholder relations.
His journey also included a sabbatical, highlighting his dedication to personal growth and family, a period during which he supported his wife’s blockchain startup, Aria Health. This break from his professional career reflects Kyriakoudes’s balanced approach to life, prioritizing both professional accomplishments and personal well-being.
Before his sabbatical, Kyriakoudes held significant positions at ForexTime (FXTM) and Alpari Group, where his roles in risk management, internal audit, and reporting contributed to the companies’ robust financial health and strategic direction. His career foundation was further solidified with experiences at Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers in audit roles, honing his skills in external audits, business issue identification, and recommendations.