George Pakis Partner, Business Services and Taxation Advisory The founder and manager of his own successful private practice for over 20 years, George Pakis joined Nexia Melbourne in September 2012. He brings with him a wealth of experience as both a business owner and in servicing clients - in particular SME's and high net worth individuals. As a Partner in Nexia’s Business Services and Taxation Advisory division, George continues to provide his growing list of clients a full service, supported by expert skills and resources, while also ensuring the consistency of similar values and client service objectives. Managing a diverse client base that cover a broad range of industries, some of his key client groups include builders and developers, real estate agents, medical clinics and practitioners, security, transport, importers/exporters, investment, finance and professional services. As the owner and manager of his own business for over 20 years, George understands first hand, the business and commercial issues that his clients confront in today’s ever-changing financial landscape. This insight ensures he and his team can offer both technically sound and practical solutions to challenges as they arise while also providing realistic advice for future growth. His sharp business acumen is balanced with a fundamental belief in connecting with his clients on a personal level to produce best-outcome results. Combined with an accessible and proactive management style both George and his clients benefit from open, trusted, loyal working relationships. George embodies Nexia’s ‘can-do’ attitude and balanced professional and lifestyle values. A committed family man, he counts among his most challenging yet rewarding experiences the successful juggle of managing a business, his family while also studying for his masters. George holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Taxation. He is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA), Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia, Fellow of Institute of Chartered Secretaries and a Registered Tax Agent.