Mihai Saveschi
About Mihai Saveschi
Mihai Saveschi is the Senior Director of Security Service Management at CIBC, with extensive experience in various security roles within the company since 2010.
Senior Director, Security Service Management at CIBC
Mihai Saveschi currently serves as the Senior Director of Security Service Management at CIBC. He assumed this role in 2022, demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing the bank's security services. His responsibilities include overseeing various security service initiatives and leading teams dedicated to protecting the organization from evolving cyber threats.
Director Roles at CIBC
Before his current role, Mihai Saveschi was the Director of Application and Data Security at CIBC from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Information Security - Identity and Access from 2017 to 2019. In these positions, he played a significant role in strengthening the bank's application and data security frameworks, as well as improving identity and access management processes.
Early Career at CIBC
Mihai Saveschi's career at CIBC began in 2010 as a Data Analyst. Subsequently, he held positions as an Exception Management Specialist from 2012 to 2013 and an Information Security Consultant focusing on Logical Access from 2014 to 2015. He then advanced to become the Senior Manager of Security Analytics Operations from 2015 to 2017. Through these roles, he accumulated substantial experience in various aspects of information security.
Education and Expertise in Business and Strategy
Mihai Saveschi holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategy from the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management, completed from 2014 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Finance and Operations from the Schulich School of Business, completed between 2008 and 2012. His educational background equips him with a robust understanding of business strategy and financial operations.
Leadership in Cyber Security
Mihai Saveschi is known for his ability to re-establish tools, models, and principles within security services. He leads teams of critical thinkers who continuously challenge the status quo in the cyber security field. His leadership style emphasizes innovation and proactive measures to safeguard organizational assets against security threats.