Dr. Giorgos Demetriou

Biography

Dr Giorgos Demetriou is Associate Dean of Research and Innovation at École des Ponts Business School in Paris. He brings over 20 years’ experience across European public administration, defence and security policy, cybersecurity, and research and innovation governance. His work connects emerging technologies, public policy and international cooperation, with a focus on technological sovereignty, resilience and sustainable innovation.
His career spans the European Defence Agency, ENISA and the European Parliament. At the European Defence Agency, he co-led the development of the Overarching Strategic Research Agenda and advanced multinational cooperation on emerging and disruptive technologies. At ENISA, he contributed to the Agency’s establishment, cybersecurity policy and external relations. He also advised the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus on its 2026 Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
He founded the Circular Economy Research Center and INSPIRE Lab (Internet Security, Privacy, Intelligence & Resilience) at École des Ponts Business School. These initiatives bring together academia, industry and public institutions, connecting digital transformation and sustainability with cybersecurity, AI, privacy and resilience. His research and educational work translate technological developments into policy, institutional capacity and professional practice.
He holds a doctorate in Business Administration, a master’s degree in International Politics and an MBA, complemented by executive education at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.