George Yiapanas, Ph.D., is a distinguished professional in the field of sports management, holding a doctorate in Business Administration with a specialization in Sports Management. He also holds an MA degree in Management, a degree in Accounting, and certificates in Football Management (a FIFA-supported program) and Security Management. With over two decades of experience in the sports industry, Dr. Yiapanas currently serves as the Finance Manager of GSP Stadium in Nicosia, CY.

Profile

Education │ by higher qualification

Professional qualifications

In addition to his managerial role, Dr. Yiapanas is actively involved in various professional organizations. 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). Due to his wide professional and social contribution to sports, and his expertise in the field, he has served as a member of the Parallel Parliament of Cyprus through direct appointment by the President of the House of Representatives, and as President of the Cyprus Squash Association.

Dr. Yiapanas is also engaged in academia, serving as an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Nicosia, where he teaches Sports Strategic Management and Sports Marketing. Additionally, he lectures on Leadership and Sustainable Business Strategy at the University of Roehampton, UK. He is also a Research Fellow at GNOSIS Mediterranean Institute for Management Science. His primary research interests lie in the areas of strategic management, sports governance, and sports safety management. He has participated in numerous local and international conferences and has an extensive publication record in esteemed scientific journals and books, contributing valuable insights to the field of sports 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

Organisation: The Grammar School Parents and Guardians Association

Period: October 2023 - today
Role: Member of the Education and Sports Committee

Organisation: Engomi High School Parents and Guardians Association
Period: September 2020 - September 2021
Role: Member of the Sports Committee

Organisation: Chryseleousa Elementary School Parents and Guardians Association

Periods: September 2014 - September 2015 & September 2022 - September 2023

Role: Member of the Education Committee

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]