George Bonikos holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Baruch College (CUNY, NY) and a Master's degree in Transportation Management from SUNY Maritime College, NY. He is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), an ISACA Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE). With a career spanning both Europe and the United States, Mr. Bonikos has been a featured speaker at leading IT conferences. He currently serves as Director of ICSI Hellas SA and operates as an independent consultant, advising organizations on IT strategy, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Mr. Bonikos has deep expertise in IT governance, internal and external audit, and the deployment of business-aligned technology solutions across a wide range of industries—from start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations. His technical competencies cover enterprise systems, maritime ERP platforms, operating systems, cybersecurity architecture, satellite communications, and business intelligence. He has led numerous Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) IT compliance projects and offers advanced knowledge of global privacy regulations, including the GDPR, with a focus on legal frameworks and IT system alignment. Mr. Bonikos is currently an adjunct faculty member at Hellenic American University, where he teaches a range of courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, with a focus on IT governance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
