Alexandra Mihailescu Cichon
About Alexandra Mihailescu Cichon
Alexandra Mihailescu Cichon serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at RepRisk, where she has played a pivotal role in the company's growth in the ESG technology sector since 2023. With a diverse background in sustainability, marketing, and business development, she has held various leadership positions at RepRisk and Credit Suisse, and has an extensive academic foundation including an MBA from the University of St. Gallen.
Current Role at RepRisk
Alexandra Mihailescu Cichon serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at RepRisk, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for establishing and leading the company's Commercial division globally. Her leadership is instrumental in advancing RepRisk's mission within the ESG data industry, focusing on transparency and positive impact.
Previous Experience at RepRisk
Prior to her current role, Alexandra worked at RepRisk for eight years, serving as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing from 2015 to 2023. She also held the position of Head of Business Development and Marketing, where she was a member of the Executive Committee from 2014 to 2015. Alexandra joined RepRisk in 2013 and contributed significantly to its growth into the world's largest ESG technology company.
Experience at Credit Suisse
Alexandra's tenure at Credit Suisse included roles as Sustainability and Microfinance Officer from 2010 to 2011 and as Sustainability Officer from 2011 to 2013. During her time there, she focused on environmental and social risk management and was part of the Global Sustainability Affairs team, contributing to the bank's sustainability initiatives.
Educational Background
Alexandra holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (honors) from Rutgers University. She also completed a Certificate in Change Management at Cornell University in 2022 and holds a Certificate in Executive Leadership from Cornell University, achieved between 2019 and 2021. Additionally, she participated in an exchange semester at HEC Paris.
Marketing and Sales Experience
Before her roles in sustainability and ESG, Alexandra worked at Mercedes Benz USA, where she held various positions including Marketing and Sales Specialist for Automotive Accessories from 2007 to 2008, and Senior Assistant in Brand Experience Marketing from 2004 to 2007. She also worked as a Project Coordinator in Brand Experience Marketing at Mercedes Benz USA from 2002 to 2004, gaining valuable experience in brand marketing and business development.