Christina Toufexis
About Christina Toufexis
Christina Toufexis serves as the Director of IT Governance for Global Applications PMO at Interpublic Group (IPG), where she co-leads the 'Women in IT' program and plays a significant role in change management and application security. With a background in project management at McCann Worldgroup and extensive experience at DTCC, she holds an MBA from St. John's University and a BBA from Baruch College.
Work at Interpublic Group
Christina Toufexis has been serving as the Director of IT Governance, Global Applications PMO at Interpublic Group (IPG) since 2011. In this role, she plays a significant part in defining and implementing global change management strategies. She co-leads the 'Women in IT' program, which has a global reach, promoting diversity and inclusion within the technology sector. Additionally, she collaborates with the corporate security team as the Application Security Lead, focusing on assessing, remediating, and preventing IT risks within the SAP applications area. Toufexis also co-chairs the IPG Internal AI Steering Committee, working alongside the VP of Emerging Technology to oversee corporate AI projects and governance.
Previous Experience at McCann Worldgroup
Before joining IPG, Christina Toufexis worked at McCann Worldgroup as a Project Manager from 2010 to 2011 in the Greater New York City Area. During her tenure, she contributed to various projects and initiatives, leveraging her skills in project management to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.
Career at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation
Christina Toufexis held the position of Director of IT Applications at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) from 1995 to 2005. Over the course of ten years, she was responsible for overseeing IT applications, ensuring they met the operational needs of the organization. Her experience at DTCC laid a strong foundation for her subsequent roles in IT governance and project management.
Education and Expertise
Christina Toufexis holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Internal Finance from St. John's University. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management Information Systems from Baruch College. Her educational background equips her with a solid understanding of both finance and information systems, which she applies in her current role in IT governance and project management.
Achievements in Disaster Recovery Planning
At IPG, Christina Toufexis led the planning and execution of the first integrated disaster recovery test across multiple global applications and infrastructure teams. This initiative demonstrated her capability in managing complex projects and ensuring business continuity through effective disaster recovery strategies.