George Phylactou was born in Paralimni, Cyprus in 1982. He graduated from Paralimni Lyceum with excellence. He served the Cyprus Army in the Rangers Force as a second lieutenant for 2 years. He gained a first degree in Literature from the University of York, UK. He possesses 4 postgraduate degrees; TEFL , MA Education Management – King’s College, University of London, an MBA from the University of Cyprus and a degree in Investment Management from the University of London.

He has worked as Manager at Rish Ltd – UK for 2004-06. He is currently an Assistant Director at Xenion High School and the Secretary of Xenion Education. He is member of the Board of Directors of TEBEA (Famagusta Chamber of Tourism, Commerce and Industry),  VC of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Private Schools Association, member of the board of the Cyprus Private Institutes Association, Founder and President of ELSAC (English language Schools Association of Cyprus), former Chairman of the Famagusta Rangers Association and a member of the Board of Directors of Enosis FC .