George Schizas

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Chief Information Security Officer EMEA at NEP Group, Inc.

Netherlands

Overview

George Schizas is the Chief Information Security Officer for EMEA at NEP Group, with over 16 years of experience in cybersecurity and AI strategy for major corporations and European agencies. A frequent keynote speaker, he holds a BSc in Digital Systems and is described by colleagues as highly professional and focused on execution.

Personality Overview

Precise But Practical

Thorough Evaluator

ROI Driven

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships. They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.

Topics They Care About

AI & Market Impact
He follows how AI developments, like Anthropic's Claude, can drastically impact the financial valuations of the cybersecurity market.
Ethical Hacking
He is ranked in the top 1% globally on the TryHackMe cybersecurity platform, indicating a deep, hands-on interest in offensive security techniques.
Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Monitors and shares analysis on actively exploited zero-day threats, such as those included in Microsoft's recent Patch Tuesday updates.

Media Appearances

George has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2022
Chief Information Security Officer EMEA at NEP Group, Inc.
4-2021 - 3-2022
Project and Systems Security Officer at European Space Agency - ESA
2020 - 2021
Cyber Security Agent at European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)
2015 - 2020
Cybersecurity & ICT Manager / Digital Transformation Consultant at Advisor /
2011 - 2015
IT Manager at Ford Motor Company

Education

BSc Digital Systems from University of Piraeus
Student Exchange Program from University Of Valladolid

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Exp : 18 Location : Netherlands Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Information Security Officer EMEA at NEP Group, Inc.
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Insights For Selling To George

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with George is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from George

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will George move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can George take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And George

Personality Compatibility


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