George D. Kondopulos

Partner and Greater Vancouver Area Industry Leader, Technology, Media and Telecommunications

KPMG in Canada

George D. Kondopulos is a Tax Partner and the Industry Leader for the Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice in the Greater Vancouver Area. During his tenure at KPMG he has focused on advising companies in a variety of sectors, including clean technology, life sciences, digital media, film, consumer markets and retail. He has extensive experience advising both public and private companies at all stages of their lifecycle with domestic, cross border and foreign tax matters, including developing investment and financing structures and accessing government incentives.

Areas of expertise

Financial Services Food, Drink and Consumer Goods Investment Management Media Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity Retail Tax Technology Venture Capital Funds

Education and qualifications

CA, Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
BCom (Honors), University of British Columbia
Part I, II and III of the Indepth Tax Course, Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
Corporate Reorganizations Course, Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants

Accreditation

Canadian Tax Compliance
Canadian Tax Consulting
Mergers and Acquisitions, Tax
Private Company (KPMG Enterprise) Tax Services

Community Involvement

Treasurer, Kay Meek Centre - West Vancouver's Performing Arts Centre
Chair - Government Budget and Finance Committee, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
Captain - KPMG Vancouver's Big Bike Team, Heart and Stroke Foundation
Next Leaders Council, Business Council of British Columbia
Vice Chair - Professional Development Review Committee, Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia