Nick Giannakakis is an internationally recognized CIO and transformation strategist, currently serving as Group CIO and General Manager of Motor Oil Group. With more than 20 years of global experience across FTSE and Fortune 500 firms including British American Tobacco, Richemont, and Coca-Cola HBC, he has built and led technology organizations on four continents and designed AI and data Centers of Excellence. A seasoned board advisor and Non-Executive Director, Nick guides boards through technology strategy, AI adoption, digital monetization, M&A integration, and strategic tech investments in areas such as cybersecurity, OT/IoT, and energy tech. His governance contributions are rooted in regulatory expertise, digital risk management, and ESG-focused enablement. He holds executive education credentials from MIT Sloan, London Business School, and IMD, and is fluent in English, Greek, and French.