George Paraskevaides
George Paraskevaides (1916 – December 5, 2007) was a Cypriot philanthropist and businessman who focused on the construction business in Europe and the Middle East.Joannou & Paraskevaides (ceased operations 2018) with fellow Cypriot, Stelios Ioannou.[1]
Early life
Paraskevaides was born in
Politecnico di Milano in Milan, Italy.[1]
Career
Paraskevaides joined forces with Stelios Ioannou following the end of
Joannou & Paraskevaides company, which is better known as J&P.[1] Their company would eventually grow into a major international construction giant, with dozens of projects throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.[1]
J&P went bankrupt in 2018 and was forced into liquidation.
He was also well known for his philanthropic work. He helped to build an
organ transplant center in Nicosia, Cyprus.[1] He also paid to send children for medical treatment in the United States.[1]
Paraskevaides received a number of awards and recognitions for his work in both business and philanthropy. He was inducted into the
Death
George Paraskevaides died at the
London Clinic in London on December 5, 2007, at the age of 91.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Aji, Albert (December 5, 2007). "Cypriot construction magnate and philanthropist George Paraskevaides dies at 91". International Herald Tribune. Associated Press. Archived from the original on January 3, 2013. Retrieved December 8, 2007.
External links
- "Cyprus construction tycoon George Paraskevaides dies". Financial Mirror. December 5, 2007.[permanent dead link]
- "State funeral for Cyprus construction tycoon George Paraskevaides". PSEKA.net. December 12, 2007.
- "George Paraskevaides, O.B.E." Geni.com. October 16, 1916.