John Sakellariadis
John Sakellariadis
John Sakellariadis is a 2021-2022 Fulbright US Student Research Grantee who is studying EU cybersecurity policy in Athens. His work focuses on ransomware, the rise of crypto-currencies and policy responses to cyber-attacks on national critical infrastructure.
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Early Life and Education
John Sakellariadis is a self-described data nerd with a keen eye for the finer points of life in general. He has a bachelor’s degree from Harvard and a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the illustrious School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. Among his many accolades is the title of Senior Managing Editor of POLITICO, where he’s been able to showcase his wits and his penchant for a good story for over six years.
Professional Career
John Sakellariadis has a long and successful career in the financial industry. He has worked in investment banking for over 35 years, primarily at Citigroup-related companies. He is a frequent contributor to business media outlets such as Fox, CNBC, CNN and Bloomberg. He has also served as a Chief Communications Officer for E*TRADE.
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Personal Life
John Sakellariadis is a Fulbright US Student Research Grantee who was awarded a yearlong grant in Athens to study European Union cybersecurity issues. He has written for publications such as Slate and The Record, and he is currently working at POLITICO on the topic of ransomware. He has a bachelor’s degree in US history & literature from Harvard University and a master’s degree in international affairs from Columbia University. He has also conducted policy research for the Global Cyber Alliance and the International Institute for Strategic Studies. He has been active in the political arena since 2014. He currently lives in New York City.
