George Tzelios has a distinguished career of over 30 years in the security sector, commencing with a four-year tenure as a Military Policeman in the U.S. Marine Corps. A graduate of ESI's Advanced Executive Protection Program, he further contributed to the training programs at ESI by serving as an assistant instructor in the Stalking/Counter-Surveillance module.
His expertise has been showcased on a global platform through speaking engagements at various seminars, and he has been featured in a television documentary focusing on armored luxury transportation. Notably, George held a key role in the Executive Protection department of Deutsche Bank's New York office, reporting directly to a member of the bank's Group Executive Committee.
Preceding his role at Deutsche Bank, George held the position of President at Paladin Executive Services, where he led Executive Protection and Secure Driver Services in both New York City and Toronto. Paladin's clientele included prominent entities such as Newcourt Credit Group, AT&T Capital, CIT, Barclays Capital, Bank of Montreal, Nortel, BASF, Canadian Television, Dorset Partners, Herbalife, and Helmsley-Spears.
Fluent in the Greek language, George has also contributed as a senior consultant to Secure Car Worldwide, a company specializing in armored luxury transport. His multifaceted experience showcases a commitment to excellence and a profound understanding of security and executive protection.