Our March Transformational CISO East Assembly in Atlanta, GA will feature Kostas Georgakopoulos from Procter & Gamble as our keynote speaker! Kostas Georgakopoulos was the CISO Innovator of the Year Award winner for 2019, and we are thrilled to have him back in 2020 to share some of the insights he has gained from his truly commendable career in Information Security. 

About Kostas Georgakopoulos:

Kostas Georgakopoulos is the Chief Information Security Officer at Procter & Gamble based out of Cincinnati, Ohio and leads the company’s Global Information Security Program. Mr. Georgakopoulos is responsible for the firms Information Security Governance Framework, as well as developing, mentoring and managing a team of Information Security professionals to proactively address advanced persistent threats, blended targeted attacks, and application security threats.

Prior to Procter & Gamble Mr. Georgakopoulos served as the Americas Head of Security Technology at UBS where he provided subject matter expertise to senior management in the development, implementation and maintenance of the firms Enterprise Information Security Framework.

Earlier in his career, he served as CISO at NASDAQ OMX where he led the organization through a targeted APT breach and worked closely with the NSA, DHS, the FBI and US-CERT.

Mr. Georgakopoulos has also built and led security programs at Bank of China, Deutsche Bank, Citigroup and People’s Bank. He has spoken at various security forums including at RSA 2014 and has taught Cybersecurity courses at Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University.

He has earned a master’s degree in International Law & Diplomacy at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. He received his undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts from UCONN.

Transformational CISO East

NEW YORK – November 4, 2019 – The Millennium Alliance, an invitation-only organization for Senior-Level Executives and Business Transformers, today announced a few of their latest 2020 partnerships with some of North America’s most successful companies. Since being recognized this summer as No. 2375 on Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies, Millennium has continued to build off this momentum through agreements with Oracle, Verizon and Microsoft.

Adam Pasieka, Senior Director of Cisco and long-term Millennium Alliance customer said “Cisco continues to find value and meaningful customer interactions at the Transformational CISO Events. The ability to review customer interests and priorities in advance of the scheduled 1:1’s ensures a purposeful discussion every time and sets this event apart from the others. When I sit down with customers, they all say, “I’m already a Cisco customer, what do we have to talk about?” They are then surprised to hear about how broad our portfolio is and the relevant solutions we have for their immediate challenges. The ones they outlined themselves in the advance profile.”

These latest strategic partnerships speak volumes to the tremendous level of trust that these renowned organizations have in The Millennium Alliance’s ability to position them to build new relationships and enable business transformation with future customers. To see even more of the powerful partners that Millennium is working with, check out their packed calendar of assemblies and digital transformation online community for the remainder of this year and through 2020.

ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM ALLIANCE
Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, The Millennium Alliance is a leading technology, business, and educational advisory firm. Focusing primarily in areas such as business transformation, executive education, growth, policy, and need analysis, Millennium is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic locations for collaboration across the world.

We provide a framework for Fortune 1000 C-Level executives, leading public sector/government officials, and thought leaders across a variety of disciplines, to meet their peers, understand industry developments, and receive an introduction to new technology and service advancements to help grow their career and overall company value. With a constant thirst for a conversation that has real value, it is our duty to provide a platform for all leaders to further develop in an ecosystem of innovation and knowledge so all parties can continue to shape the real purpose of business: to make things efficient and worthwhile.

Next month’s Digital Healthcare & Patient Experience Transformation Assembly in Denver, CO is set to be a great event with our keynote speaker Dr. Lynda Davis from the US Department of Veteran Affairs. We’re looking forward to hearing Dr. Lynda Davis’ wealth of knowledge given her extensive background in both the public and private sectors.

About Lynda Davis:

Dr. Davis is nationally recognized for her leadership in the development and implementation of significant and sustainable programs that successfully support the full spectrum of quality of life support and services for military personnel, veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors. A former Army Signal Officer and the mother of a veteran, Dr. Davis serves as the Chief Veterans Experience Officer for VA.

Her previous government tenures included serving the Department of Defense as the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy (MCFP), and at the Department of the Navy as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Military Personnel Policy (DASN MPP). She also served as the designated lead for the joint Department of Defense (DoD) and VA response to the recommendations of the Commission on Care for America’s Returning Wounded Warriors. In that role, Dr. Davis promoted the consistent delivery of highest quality, comprehensive care, and support by creating the DoD and VA Recovery Care Programs, initiating the use of comprehensive, family-inclusive Recovery Care Plans and launching the National Resource Directory.

Prior to joining the VA, Dr. Davis served as the Executive Vice President at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), where she was the Executive Director of the Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN), and as the CEO of a service-disabled veteran-owned small business specializing in education, training and health and human services. A former clinician at a VA Medical Center, Dr. Davis served on the faculty of the Departments of Psychiatry and Public Administration at the University of Southern California where she earned a Ph.D. and a Masters of Public Administration with a specialization in Human Services Administration; she also holds a Masters of Arts in Community Clinical Psychology.

Digital Healthcare Transformation

Jacob and Michelle have broken records here at Millennium, and that isn’t stopping anytime soon. We’re happy to announce that they’ve both been promoted to Directors of Executive Alliances in under a year’s time at Millennium.

See what they had to say about working with Millennium Alliance!

Jacob Rosenbaum, Director of Executive Alliances

What excites you most about your new role?

I am able to continue building up new employees while improving on both my managerial and sales skills that I have learned here at The Millennium Alliance.

What do you like most about working at Millennium?

The training is second to none.  I have learned so much more here in about a year and a half than I did throughout my school career.  Also, the support system is fantastic. I never feel left behind and I always have somebody whom I can depend on if I need help.

Tell us something you’ve discovered and executed that has contributed to your success.

I’ve learned that the more times that you’re put down, the stronger you are getting back up.  The key to the job is to have a short-memory while also being relentless.

What are you doing when you’re not at Millennium? Hobbies, “fun facts”, etc.

I am currently training for the Brooklyn Half-Marathon, which is taking place October 19th in Prospect Park.  I am also going to begin training for the 2020 NYC Marathon, which is something I have wanted to do since I was a little kid.  Other than that, I like to consider myself the biggest New York Giants fan in the world. They’re struggling right now, but things are looking up with Daniel Jones at the helm!

Michelle Zicca, Director of Executive Alliances

What excites you most about your new role?

Having the opportunity to coach, train, guide and lead my coworkers to be successful. Expanding my role and responsibilities to become a better salesperson. Lastly, being a resource for The Millennium Alliance to maximize profit & enhance our programs.

What do you like most about working at Millennium?

Relaxed work environment, no micromanaging, sales tools are readily available and support from management.

How do you help a new employee understand the roles and responsibilities of The Millennium Alliance?

Clearly explain our business model and show them examples of how I build relationships with executives. Also, demonstrating the persistence and motivation needed.

If you’re interested in joining The Millennium Alliance team, go here for more information!

Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual List of
America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

The Millennium Alliance Ranks No. 2375 on the 2019 Inc. 5000
With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 169 Percent

NEW YORK, August 16, 2019 – Inc. magazine today revealed that The Millennium Alliance is No. 2375 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

Alex Sobol, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of The Millennium Alliance had this to say about Millennium receiving this incredible honor. “Since day one, we always knew what we were capable of. That with an obsessive focus to every detail, forcing ourselves to the bring our very best each and every day, setting the highest of standards and never ever thinking anything was impossible, which is what helped us to achieve this awesome milestone. Add into the mix, hiring the best and the brightest, building strategic partnerships with the greatest brands in the world, 169% revenue growth, and a great product offering, not only got us to this point but also excites us even more for what’s ahead. We are humbled to be in such great company with so many innovative organizations and know as long as we stay true to our core values, there is nothing we cannot achieve. Congratulations to all that helped get us here.” #bleedblue

Not only have the companies on the 2019 Inc. 5000 (which are listed online at Inc.com, with the top 500 companies featured in the September issue of Inc., available on newsstands August 20) been very competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared with prior lists. The 2019 Inc. 5000 achieved an astounding three-year average growth of 454 percent, and a median rate of 157 percent. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was $237.7 billion in 2018, accounting for 1,216,308 jobs over the past three years.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.

“The companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have followed so many different paths to success,” says Inc. editor in chief James Ledbetter. “There’s no single course you can follow or investment you can take that will guarantee this kind of spectacular growth. But what they have in common is persistence and seizing opportunities.”

The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring the companies on the list will be held October 10 to 12, 2019, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. As always, speakers include some of the greatest innovators and business leaders of our generation.

About The Millennium Alliance
Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, The Millennium Alliance is a leading technology, business, and educational advisory firm. Focusing primarily in areas such as business transformation, executive education, growth, policy, and need analysis, Millennium is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic locations for collaboration across the world.

We provide a framework for Fortune 1000 C-Level executives, leading public sector/government officials, and thought leaders across a variety of disciplines, to meet their peers, understand industry developments, and receive an introduction to new technology and service advancements to help grow their career and overall company value. With a constant thirst for a conversation that has real value, it is our duty to provide a platform for all leaders to further develop in an ecosystem of innovation and knowledge so all parties can continue to shape the real purpose of business: to make things efficient and worthwhile.

CONTACT:
Greg Dicso
Vice President, Marketing
greg.dicso@mill-all.com

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Methodology
The 2019 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2015 and 2018. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2015. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2018. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2015 is $100,000; the minimum for 2018 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

About Inc. Media
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. Inc. took home the National Magazine Award for General Excellence in both 2014 and 2012. The total monthly audience reach for the brand has been growing significantly, from 2,000,000 in 2010 to more than 20,000,000 today. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates the remarkable achievements of these companies. The event also offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions.

For more information on Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Conference, visit http://conference.inc.com/.