Marios Damianides

Marios Damianides is the Chief IT Risk Officer of Omnicom Group, a global media, marketing and corporate communications company providing services in four disciplines: advertising, customer relationship management, public relations and specialty services.  He is a retired Partner in the Consulting business of Ernst & Young LLP and former US East Cyber Security Leader. He has over 30 years of experience creating value for his clients through transformation strategies in finance, governance, information systems and information security. Mr. Damianides has experience in a variety of industries from his years at EY and was a key resource for EY’s clients worldwide. He has led several business units within EY and developed and implemented the strategy for IT, risk advisory and security services in New York and the Americas.

Mr. Damianides is a past International President of the IT Governance Institute and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, where he implemented several new certifications and grew the Association and its fundraising by over 100% during his tenure. He is a winner of the Wasserman award, is a philanthropist and is active in the NY business community.  He is a sought-after speaker and commentator on several topics in the IT and Security professions.