Gediminas Žiemelis
Gediminas Ziemelis | |
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| File:Lithuanian businessman Gediminas Ziemelis.jpg | |
| Born | 4 April 1977 |
| Education | Mykolas Romeris University Vilnius Gediminas Technical University |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, business consultant |
Gediminas Ziemelis (born April 4, 1977) is a Lithuanian businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist and business consultant, selected twice among the top 40 most talented young industry leaders by Aviation Week & Space Technology. He is currently chairman of the board in Avia Solutions Group, ZIA valda and chairman of supervisory board at Agrowill group.
Biography
In 1999, Gediminas Ziemelis graduated from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University with a bachelor degree in business management. In 2004, after completing studies at Mykolas Romeris University, he received master's degree in Law.
Member of the YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) – organization that connects successful young businessman. The members must be below the age of 40 managing companies with annual revenues in excess of 45 million USD. Gediminas Ziemelis is also a guest lecturer at Vilnius University and Vilnius Gediminas Technical University.
Career
- 1999-2001 – Deputy Manager of the Vindication Sector in the Department of Problem Assets and Vindication of the Lithuanian Savings Bank (currently known as Swedbank)
- 2001-2005 – the CEO of Zvilgsnis is Arciau UAB (currently known as Creditinfo Group)
- 2002-2006 – the CEO of ZIA Valda
- 2007-2009 – Business Development Director at ZIA Valda
- 2012-2014 – Chairman of the Board at AviaAM Leasing
- Since 2009 – Chairman of the Board at ZIA Valda
- Since 2009 – Chairman of the Board and Business development Director at Avia Solutions Group
- Since 2010 – Member of the Supevisory Board at Agrowill Group
In his career, Gediminas Ziemelis was the principal shareholder of ZIA Valda, as well as member of boards of several enterprises managed by the company. Gediminas Ziemelis is engaged in aviation business, real estate management, duty-free retail and other business areas.
During the period of 2010-2013 Gediminas Ziemelis, as a Chairman of the Board at all companies, conducted IPO of three enterprises – Avia Solutions Group,[1] AviaAM Leasing[2] and Agrowill Group. Although the initial public offering of Avia Solutions Group's shares was planned in 2010, the offering was postponed due to unsatisfying share prices.[3] Avia Solutions Group finally went public a year later.[4] The company was elected one of the best debutants of the Warsaw Stock Exchange in 2011, while in 2013 it was awarded with Polish Business Award in category “Increase of share price of Lithuanian company on the Warsaw Stock Exchange“.[5] IPO of AviaAM Leasing - an aircraft lease and management company was conducted in 2013. However, according to some experts, the offering wasn't very successful, as the company managed to attract twice less money than planned.[6]
Following the request of Transparency International, non-governmental anti-corruption organization, Gediminas Ziemelis audited Lithuania’s legal base and its performance in order to investigate financial transparency of the Lithuanian politicians. In addition, Gediminas Ziemelis prepared the Lithuanian debt market study Skolų rinkos apžvalga 2001–2005 m. (Debt Market Review, 2001–2005).
Avia Solutions Group currently contains these companies: Baltic Ground Services, Baltic Ground Services Sp.z.o.o, Locatory.com, AviationCV.com, KlasJet, Helisota, Ramport Aero, FL Technics and its units : FL Technics Line, FL Technics Engineering, FL Technics Jets, FL Technics Training.
Philanthropy
Gediminas Ziemelis has already donated over 600 000 EUR to various charitable projects and initiatives.
He is one of the main sponsors of the Extend your hand to kindness 2015 charity event as well as one of the major supporters of Rimantas Kaukenas charity group[7] that helps children and young people with special needs to successfully adapt to the community. Gediminas Ziemelis also was the general sponsor of the first Jerzy Giedroyc Dialogue and Cooperation Forum, during which he assigned EUR 14,500 to the strengthening of Lithuanian-Polish relationship.
Gediminas Ziemelis also supports sport by sponsoring Lithuanian boxing athletes, race driver Kasparas Navickas, football club Ekranas and couple basketball clubs in Lithuania. Also, he supported famous guitarist Aurelijus Globys as well as personally donated to the treatment of Vytautas Kernagis.
References
- ^ (Successful debut of Avia Solutions Group on the WSE)
- ^ (Aviaam Leasing lists on the Warsaw Stock Exchange)
- ^ (Public offering was postponed due to unsatisfying share prices)
- ^ (Avia Solutions Group finally went public)
- ^ (The company was elected one of the best debutants of the Warsaw Stock Exchange)
- ^ (AviaAM Leasing offering wasn't very successful)
- ^ (Supporter of Rimantas Kaukenas charity group)