Leonid Baiakhchev, Cism
About Leonid Baiakhchev, Cism
Leonid Baiakhchev is the Head of Information Security at Lab49 and the Global Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance at ION, both based in London, England. He has extensive experience in security and compliance roles, particularly during his tenure at Luxoft in various leadership positions across multiple locations.
Current Role at Lab49
Leonid Baiakhchev serves as the Head of Information Security at Lab49 since 2021. His role encompasses overseeing the information security framework and ensuring compliance with industry standards. He is based in London, England, where he leads initiatives to protect sensitive data and manage security risks within the organization.
Previous Experience at Luxoft
Leonid Baiakhchev held multiple positions at Luxoft, contributing significantly to the company's security and compliance efforts. He worked as the Head of Security and IT Infrastructure for the Financial Line of Business from 2016 to 2019 in Wrocław, Poland. He then served as the Director of Security and Compliance from 2019 to 2021. Prior to these roles, he was the Head of Security and IT Infrastructure at the Top-Tier Bank Development Center from 2014 to 2016 in Moscow, Russia.
Early Career at Guta Group
Before joining Luxoft, Leonid Baiakhchev worked at Guta Group as a Project Manager and Auditor from 2010 to 2011 in Moscow, Russia. This role involved managing projects and conducting audits to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
Role at ION
Since 2021, Leonid Baiakhchev has also been serving as the Global Head of Governance, Risk, and Compliance at ION. In this position, he is responsible for establishing governance frameworks and managing risk across the organization, while also ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. He operates from London, England.
Career Progression and Roles
Leonid Baiakhchev has a diverse career in information security and compliance, with a strong focus on the financial sector. His roles have included Senior Project Manager at Luxoft from 2012 to 2014 and Head of Compliance at the Top-Tier Bank Development Center for a brief period in 2014. His extensive experience spans multiple countries, including Russia and Poland.