Vasilis Kouktzoglou
Group Chief Information Security Officer
Vasilis Kouktzoglou is a distinguished professional in the field of information security, recognized for his strategic acumen and expertise. With a dynamic career, Vasilis has delivered outstanding results and value in information security, cybersecurity, and data protection.
Since February 2025, Vasilis has been Group Information Security Officer at Fourlis Group. In this role, he leads the development and implementation of the Group's Information Security Strategy, ensures compliance with international standards, and oversees information security and cybersecurity across all subsidiaries.
Previously, from 2021 to February 2025, he served as Head of Information Security and Data Protection at Vodafone, where he led the development of information security and data protection strategies and policies. During his tenure, he ensured compliance with global and local regulations and standards, while spearheading cybersecurity initiatives and projects that enhanced the company’s security posture.
Before Vodafone, from 2018 to 2021, he worked at Ernst & Young (EY) as a Senior Consultant in Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Privacy. In this role, he provided advisory services that helped clients identify, manage, and mitigate information security risks and IT business process vulnerabilities, while supporting businesses in achieving compliance with cybersecurity standards.
Vasilis holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and a Master's Degree in Information Systems and Information Security from the Athens University of Economics and Business. He has published numerous articles in reputable journals on threat probability assessment and risk analysis methodologies for critical infrastructures. Additionally, he holds prestigious certifications such as CISSP, CISM, and CCISO, reflecting his commitment to excellence in information security.