George Smirnoff | Managing Director, Bank of America

George Smirnoff is a Managing Director at Bank of America, serving as the Global Head of Compliance and Operational Risk for Global Information Security, Data Management Technology, and Enterprise Architecture. He is a senior leader with deep expertise across cybersecurity, technology, and artificial intelligence (AI), known for driving large‑scale transformation and advancing risk‑resilient innovation.

Throughout his career, George has operated at the forefront of emerging technology, leading advancement in data, cybersecurity, cloud, and AI capabilities. As an original architect of the Cyber Risk Institute (CRI) Profile and former Secretary of the Financial Services Sector Coordinating Council (FSSCC), he is recognized for shaping industry frameworks and promoting regulatory harmonization. His executive experience includes serving as Group Head of Operational Risk for Barclays and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Synchrony and Comerica, following earlier strategic leadership roles at Morgan Stanley and EY.

George holds a Juris Doctor and an MBA, along with advanced certifications in Cybersecurity (CISSP) and Risk and AI (RAI). A licensed attorney, he brings extensive experience engaging global regulators and Boards of Directors on emerging technology, cybersecurity, and enterprise risk management.