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Chris Ekonomidis is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in financial services and consulting. Currently serving as Director of Transformation at BNY Mellon since 2019, Chris has led significant initiatives including the Libor Transition Program and Global Sanctions Uplift. Previously, Chris held senior roles at Synechron and Sapient Global Markets, focusing on digital innovation and risk management strategies. Chris's expertise extends to board memberships at the Center for Financial Professionals and Rutgers Innovation Education, contributing to global FinTech research and cybersecurity education. With a foundational background in risk advisory at Ernst & Young and security engineering at Qualys, Chris combines strong analytical skills with a robust understanding of compliance and transformation in the financial sector. Chris holds a BS in Aeronautical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and pursued a Master's Program in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Michigan.