Chief Technology Officer
Nikos Katinakis is Chief Technology Officer at Vocus, leveraging over 30 years of leadership experience in technology with a deep understanding of the telecommunication and software industries.
Prior to Vocus, Nikos was Chief Technology Officer at Zayo, the largest independent builder and operator of fibre optic networks in North America and one of the largest global internet backbone service providers, where he led the adoption of AI and automation across network infrastructure and operations to enhance service delivery and customer experience.
Before joining Zayo, Nikos was Group Executive for Global Networks and Technology at Telstra, the largest telecommunications company in Australia. In this capacity, he spearheaded wireless, fixed, transport and international network strategy, deployment and operations, as well as IT, Data and AI, Cloud, and Cyber Security.
Nikos’ earlier career includes serving as the Executive VP at Reliance Jio, the largest communications company in India, contributing to the launch of wireless and fixed networks. He also held the position of SVP at Rogers Communications in Canada, where he was responsible for technology development and cyber for both network and IT, and held various senior roles at Ericsson, encompassing sales, product management, software design and systems engineering.
Nikos is a graduate of McGill University in Montreal, holding a B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering and a minor in Management. Beyond his academic achievements, Nikos holds a variety of patents, has actively participated in board positions and advisory roles, contributing to the successful exits of more than four startups. His keen interest lies in the efficient creation of value in the business of technology.