He studied oceanography with a specialization in marine aquaculture in France. After completing his studies, he settled in Tunisia, where he worked for four years at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Subsequently, he actively contributed to the development of aquaculture in Greece, where he stayed for a year and a half. In 1989, Antonis Kimonides, securing a license to operate an open-sea aquaculture unit, returned to Cyprus to establish his own company. He started with a small facility in Limassol, which gradually expanded. After 36 years of operation, his company today holds a leading position in Cypriot production of gilthead seabream and sea bass, boasting pioneering facilities and technological equipment. The goal remains steady: producing high-quality products with respect for the environment. At the same time, Antonis Kimonides serves as president of the Pancyprian Association of Marine Aquaculture (ΠΑΣΥΘΑ), actively contributing to the development and promotion of the industry in Cyprus.