Steve Georghakis

Steve Georghakis has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over three decades. Steve is the Founder and CEO of Mach1 Consulting Group since 2019. Prior to that, they worked as the Chief Information Officer at Trans World Entertainment from 2017 to 2019, where they led the Information Technology department. From 2012 to 2017, they held the position of CIO & Head of Business Transformation at Perfumania Holdings, where they were responsible for the IT function and business transformation initiatives.

Before joining Perfumania Holdings, Steve worked as an Executive IT Management Consultant at Mach1 Consulting Group from 2005 to 2012, where they held an interim role as Head of IT Strategy, Governance, and Delivery at Zenith Insurance Company. Steve also worked as VP & Chief Architect at BTM Corporation from 2003 to 2005, where they were the main author of the BTM framework and improved IT governance and organization management processes for Fortune 500 clients.

Earlier in their career, Steve worked as a Principal Consultant at Computer Sciences Corporation from 1999 to 2003, where they provided consultation for IT management and lifecycle system implementations. Steve also worked as a Principal Consultant at PriceWaterhouseCoopers from 1996 to 1999, where they helped build the company's E-Business practice and led ERP/Supply Chain, CRM, and E-Business engagements for major customers.

Steve also worked at Saks Fifth Avenue as an IT Director, leading the implementation of Quick Response partnerships and major replacement of core merchandising systems. Steve started their career at Colgate-Palmolive as an IT Manager, where they played a key role in reengineering the supply chain and implementing SAP R/3. Steve began their professional journey at Andersen Consulting as a Senior Consultant, progressing to roles as a Systems Analyst and Project Manager and leading retail-related systems implementations.

Overall, Steve Georghakis has demonstrated expertise in IT leadership, business transformation, strategic planning, and process improvement throughout their career.

Steve Georghakis attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute from 1984 to 1988, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems. Steve also studied at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - The Lally School of Management during the same period. Prior to this, they attended SWR from 1980 to 1984, but it is not specified whether they obtained a degree or pursued any specific field of study during this time.