Georg Chmiel is a highly experienced entrepreneur with over three decades of expertise in rapidly growing online businesses. He has a remarkable track record of leading more than 35 acquisitions and being involved in seven successful takeovers. Throughout his career, Georg has played a key role in creating three unicorns and has consistently delivered substantial growth in shareholder value. He has been based in Malaysia for the past decade and holds a strong belief in the potential of the Malaysian and ASEAN markets.
Currently, Georg Chmiel holds several prominent positions in various companies. He is the Co-Founder and Chair of Juwai-IQI Holdings, the largest proptech group in Southeast Asia, which boasts over 30,000 sales agents and operates through a SuperApp. Additionally, he serves as the Chair of Spacetalk, a director of Centrepoint Alliance and BUTN, and acts as a Senior Advisor for brioHR.com and madeComfy.com. Furthermore, he is the Co-Founder and Executive Chair of Chmiel Global Advisory and Goflexevents.com. Georg’s extensive professional background includes executive positions at iCarAsia, the iProperty Group, LJ Hooker Group, and REA Group, among others.
Georg Chmiel has received numerous accolades for his contributions to entrepreneurship and business excellence. He is the recipient of prestigious awards such as the 2023 Master Entrepreneur Award, the 2022 ASEAN Distinguished Business Leader Lifetime Achievement Award, and the 2021 Impact Lifetime Achievement Award for Property Excellence. Georg is an accomplished speaker, guest lecturer, and author, often sharing his insights on disruptive technologies, AI, big data, and entrepreneurship. He is actively involved in mentoring emerging company directors and is a strong advocate for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. Georg holds an MBA from INSEAD and a Computer Science degree from Technische Universität München (TUM).
