Panayiotis Zervas
About Panayiotis Zervas
Panayiotis Zervas is the Senior Director of Internal Audit at CIBC, with extensive experience in internal audit and financial services leadership.
Title and Current Role at CIBC
Panayiotis Zervas is the Senior Director of Internal Audit at CIBC. He has been with the company since 2014, overseeing internal audit processes in Toronto, Ontario. In his role, he is responsible for identifying areas of risk and communicating them effectively to stakeholders, including the Board of Directors, CEOs, and Audit Committees.
Previous Experience at EFG Eurobank
Before joining CIBC, Panayiotis Zervas worked at EFG Eurobank, where he held various positions. From 2010 to 2014, he served as the Head of the International Audit Division. Prior to that, from 2000 to 2009, he was the Senior Manager of Internal Audit. His extensive responsibilities included managing audit functions across international domains and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards.
Career at PricewaterhouseCoopers
From 1989 to 2000, Panayiotis Zervas worked as a Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers. During his 11-year tenure, he honed his skills in internal audit, risk assessment, and financial oversight. His work involved extensive technical writing and presentations, key to communicating audit findings and recommendations.
Educational Background and Certifications
Panayiotis Zervas has a robust academic background. He earned a BA (Hons) and an MA in Economics from Dalhousie University between 1981 and 1987. He is also an FCCA, having studied Accountancy at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants from 1994 to 1997. In 2016, he attained a Master's Certificate in Financial Services Leadership from the Schulich School of Business at York University.
Participation in IFRS Technical Forums
Panayiotis Zervas has contributed to international IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) technical forums, where he participated in discussions on financial reporting standards. His involvement in these forums demonstrates his expertise and commitment to maintaining high standards in financial reporting.