Gediminas Ziemelis (born April 4, 1977) is a Lithuanian businessman, entrepreneur and business consultant, selected twice among the top 40 most talented young industry leaders by Aviation Week & Space Technology. He is currently the Chairman of the Board at Avia Solutions Group and former Chairman of the Board at Vertas Management AB (former ZIA Valda). In December 2022, Gediminas Ziemelis was listed as the richest Lithuanian by TOP Magazine, with estimated assets worth 1.68 billion Euro. 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. Gediminas Ziemelis is an internationally well-known aviation expert, twice awarded as one of the most talented young leaders in the global aerospace industry under age of 40. Gediminas Ziemelis was acknowledged by the European Business Awards and received national champion award in the entrepreneurship category for his visionary inspiration and innovative approach to business development while leading Avia Solutions Group. During his career he led three companies to IPO, supported and consulted Chinese Banks: total value of transactions in the CIS region – more than USD 2 billion, led a team of experts in a successful working session of the establishment of a joint venture with the Henan Province and China Aviation Agency: deal worth USD 900 million, more than 10 successful startups like: Locatory.com, Laserpas.com, Skycop.com, AviationCV.com, etc. Gediminas Ziemelis is also a guest lecturer at Vilnius University, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University as well as business conferences in Lithuania and worldwide. He is also a sponsor of various sports, educational, voluntary and charitable organizations projects. 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 2006–2014 – Business Development Director at ZIA Valda 2012–2014 – chairman of the board at AviaAM Leasing 2010–2017 – Member of the Supervisory Board at Agrowill Group (currently AUGA Group) Since 2009 – chairman of the board and Business Development Director at Avia Solutions Group 2008-2020 – chairman of the board at Vertas Management AB (former ZIA Valda). Business Gediminas Ziemelis is engaged in aviation business, real estate management, duty-free retail, pharmacy, hospitality, aircraft finance, IT, etc.