TechIsland®, the largest association of technology companies, announces the appointment of George Metzakis, CEO of Cyta, to its Board of Directors.
George Metzakis assumed the role of CEO of Cyta in May 2026. He joined the organization in 2023 as Senior Director of Commercial Management, responsible for Cyta’s overall commercial strategy. Since September 2025, he has served as Co-Deputy CEO, contributing to the organization’s operational continuity.
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He has many years of experience in the telecommunications sector, both in Cyprus and abroad, having held leadership positions in key areas such as marketing strategy, sales, revenue growth, and customer experience management. At Cyta, he has helped drive digital transformation and further strengthen the organization’s customer-centric approach, by spearheading initiatives that leverage technology to advance services, continuously improving the customer experience, and strengthening the Organization’s connection with society and its contemporary needs.
Valentinos Polykarpou, Chairman of the Board of Directors of TechIsland, stated:
“We are particularly pleased to welcome George to the TechIsland Board of Directors and congratulate him on assuming his new role as CEO of Cyta. His in-depth knowledge of the telecommunications sector, as well as his experience in strategic development, digital transformation, and customer experience, will be a significant asset to our Board of Directors. Cyta is a particularly important partner in the Cypriot technology ecosystem and plays a pivotal role in the country’s digital progress. We look forward to George’s contribution and to continuing our close collaboration, with the aim of creating the right conditions for Cyprus’s further development and international competitiveness.”
Cyta’s CEO and new member of TechIsland’s Board of Directors, George Metzakis, stated:
“It is a great pleasure and honor for me to join the TechIsland Board of Directors and contribute to the collective effort to further develop Cyprus’s technology ecosystem. Modern digital infrastructure and reliable connectivity are essential prerequisites for innovation, business growth, and the country’s international competitiveness. I look forward to collaborating with the other members of the Board of Directors, TechIsland’s member companies and partners, so that together we can help shape initiatives that will create substantial and long-term value for Cyprus’s economy and society.”
TechIsland currently represents more than 400 companies and serves as the unified voice of the technology sector in Cyprus — now the largest sector of the Cypriot economy, contributing more than 16% to GDP. The organization’s goal is to unite the ecosystem and help create the conditions that will allow Cyprus to continue evolving into an international hub for technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
