Sayra Olya, MBA
About Sayra Olya, MBA
Sayra Olya, MBA, is a GLDP Associate in Global Fixed Income at CIBC Asset Management with a diverse background in architecture, business administration, and public affairs.
Current Role at CIBC Asset Management
Sayra Olya is currently employed as a GLDP (Global Leadership Development Program) Associate in Global Fixed Income at CIBC Asset Management. She has been with CIBC Asset Management in this capacity since 2021. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she brings a blend of expertise and leadership skills to her role in the financial services industry.
Past Experience at CIBC
Prior to her current role, Sayra Olya worked at CIBC as a GLDP Associate in Communications & Public Affairs. From 2020 to 2021, she spent six months in this role in Toronto, Ontario, contributing to the communication strategies and public relations initiatives of the organization.
Entrepreneurial Investment as Freelance Architect
From 2016 to 2019, Sayra Olya was an Entrepreneur operating as a Freelance Architect in Tehran Province, Iran. Over three years, she managed various architectural projects, leveraging her skills in design and project coordination to deliver successful outcomes for her clients.
Roles in Business Administration and Architecture
Sayra Olya held the position of Business Administrator and Office Manager at Prasad & Company LLP from 2012 to 2015 in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada. Earlier in her career, she worked at Arbita Consulting Engineers as Chief Architect and Project Coordinator in Tehran Province from 2008 to 2010, and at Baft-e-Shahr Consultant Engineering Company as a Junior Design Architect from 2007 to 2008.
Educational Background
Sayra Olya pursued her Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Ivey Business School at Western University, completing her degree from 2019 to 2020. She also obtained a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) from the Faculty of Arts and Architecture at Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch.
Personal Interests and Values
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Sayra Olya has a passion for photography and custom furniture design. She aims to leverage her extensive business knowledge and hands-on experience to make innovative and resilient business decisions. Committed to creating a trusting environment, she strives to maximize team potential and create value for stakeholders through her leadership.