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Skilling Strengthens Leadership: George Kyriakoudes Joins as CFO

Friday, 08/03/2024 | 16:32 GMT by Tareq Sikder
  • Previously, Kyriakoudes assumed the role of Group CFO at IronFX.
  • He spent over eight years of his career at FXTM, assuming diverse key roles.
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George Kyriakoudes has announced his appointment as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Skilling, a brokerage firm. The announcement was made today, (Friday), as Kyriakoudes shared the news via his LinkedIn profile.

Expertise Unveiled: Career Journey to Skilling

With a notable career spanning various financial roles, Kyriakoudes brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new position at Skilling. Prior to joining the firm, he served as an Advisory Board Member at Aria Health for approximately three years. His contributions to Aria Health underscore his strategic insights and leadership capabilities within the industry.

George Kyriakoudes, CFO, Skilling, Source: LinkedIn

Notably, Kyriakoudes served as the Group CFO at IronFX for two years and four months, when he played a pivotal role in overseeing the brokerage business, family office, and other ventures. His tenure at IronFX solidified his reputation as a seasoned financial executive with a keen understanding of market dynamics and operational intricacies.

Before his time at IronFX, Kyriakoudes spent over eight years at ForexTime (FXTM) where he held various key roles, including CFO, the Head of Risk Management and Reporting, the Head of Internal Audit and Reporting, and Senior Internal Auditor. His extensive experience at FXTM equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial management, risk assessment, and internal control mechanisms.

From LinkedIn

Prior to his tenure at FXTM, Kyriakoudes served as an Internal Auditor at Alpari Group for nine months, enriching his professional repertoire with insights into audit processes and regulatory compliance.

Leadership Change: CEO Resignation Shakes Skilling Group

Meanwhile, Skilling Group's CEO, Michael Kamerman, has resigned after leading the company through a record-breaking year in 2023. With 15 years of experience at FXCM, he ascended from a Sales Associate to the Managing Director, as reported by Finance Magnates. Kamerman, in a LinkedIn post, highlighted Skilling's achievements in 2023 and expressed optimism for continued success in 2024 with a strong team in place.

George Kyriakoudes has announced his appointment as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Skilling, a brokerage firm. The announcement was made today, (Friday), as Kyriakoudes shared the news via his LinkedIn profile.

Expertise Unveiled: Career Journey to Skilling

With a notable career spanning various financial roles, Kyriakoudes brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new position at Skilling. Prior to joining the firm, he served as an Advisory Board Member at Aria Health for approximately three years. His contributions to Aria Health underscore his strategic insights and leadership capabilities within the industry.

George Kyriakoudes, CFO, Skilling, Source: LinkedIn

Notably, Kyriakoudes served as the Group CFO at IronFX for two years and four months, when he played a pivotal role in overseeing the brokerage business, family office, and other ventures. His tenure at IronFX solidified his reputation as a seasoned financial executive with a keen understanding of market dynamics and operational intricacies.

Before his time at IronFX, Kyriakoudes spent over eight years at ForexTime (FXTM) where he held various key roles, including CFO, the Head of Risk Management and Reporting, the Head of Internal Audit and Reporting, and Senior Internal Auditor. His extensive experience at FXTM equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial management, risk assessment, and internal control mechanisms.

From LinkedIn

Prior to his tenure at FXTM, Kyriakoudes served as an Internal Auditor at Alpari Group for nine months, enriching his professional repertoire with insights into audit processes and regulatory compliance.

Leadership Change: CEO Resignation Shakes Skilling Group

Meanwhile, Skilling Group's CEO, Michael Kamerman, has resigned after leading the company through a record-breaking year in 2023. With 15 years of experience at FXCM, he ascended from a Sales Associate to the Managing Director, as reported by Finance Magnates. Kamerman, in a LinkedIn post, highlighted Skilling's achievements in 2023 and expressed optimism for continued success in 2024 with a strong team in place.

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