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Experienced Senior Strategy & Transformation Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Expert and skilled in Technology, Application Development & Infrastructure, Business Development, Design Thinking, Operational and Organizational Efficiency, Business Relationship Management, Organization Leadership and Development, Strategic Workforce Planning and Organizational Change Management.

HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of HSBC, is headquartered in London. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 66 countries and territories in our geographical regions: Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, and Middle East and North Africa. With assets of $2,659bn at 31 March 2019, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organizations.

Natalia Bakhtina is a strategic CISO-level leader and is globally recognized as the Women in IT Canada Finalist 2022. Natalia holds a Master’s of Business Administration Degree from Dalhousie University and is Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC). Experienced results-oriented Director of Cybersecurity and IT Risk Management, Natalia is well regarded for her innate strategic analytical mindset, critical thinking, strong business acumen and demonstrated first hand experience to successfully lead multimillion-dollar strategic enterprise wide initiatives and complex risk management programs in global financial services, fintech and insurance industries. Passionate about cybersecurity, Natalia is the Governing Body Member for the Toronto CISO Community by Evanta, a Gartner Company, a Board of Directors Member for the CyberEd Board by the Information Security Media Group, and an actively contributing member of ISACA Toronto Chapter. Natalia is often invited to speak at cybersecurity conferences, expert roundtables, industry panel discussions and is cited in various publications. Natalia is also a trusted successful mentor for younger professionals in the fields of risk and project management. Natalia is respected as an approachable and diplomatic relationship builder with excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills and inherent ability to effectively develop long term trusting sustainable partnerships with various IT, business and legislative stakeholders of different personalities, backgrounds, levels and styles. As a car enthusiast, Natalia is on the Board of Directors for the Yorkville Exotic Car Show, an annual Father’s Day charity car exhibition downtown Toronto. At her spare time Natalia enjoys downhill skiing, salsa dancing, swimming, reading and choir singing.

TD Bank group, founded in 1855, is a Canadian multi-international banking and financial services corporation. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group (TD).

With over 27 years of experience, Nim is a seasoned leader in technology and certified CISO. As CISO of HOVR and CriticalMatrix, he provides guidance to organizations through governance, compliance, and enables secure growth. Serving on multiple boards, he brings a wealth of expertise in cybersecurity and digital transformation. A frequent public speaker, Nim delivers insights on secure scaling, resilience, and innovation, and was honored as one of Canada's Top 100 Leaders in 2023.

Bindhu Alvar Thiruvenkadathan leads the Wealth Management Technology (WMT) team at BMO. WMT is responsible for the successful development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of all information technology for Wealth Management in Canada and the United States that delivers technology products and services to Wealth Management clients across the U.S. and Canada in the areas of self-directed investing, Global Asset Management, and Insurance. With over 20 years of leadership experience in business-tech strategy, digital alignment, delivery, and building high- performing diverse teams, Bindhu has a reputation for being a transformational change agent and a trusted advisor. She is committed to championing an inclusive environment, and is passionate about her involvement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives by imagining, promoting, mentoring, and leading related programs. Bindhu holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technology University.

Founded in 1955, Plan Group Inc. provides construction, retrofit, and maintenance services. It is headquartered in North York, ON. Clive is a forward-thinking leader with over 18 years of invaluable experience in the realm of information technology. Throughout his dynamic career, he has exhibited his prowess as a seasoned leader, mentor, and visionary strategist for technology teams. Clive's expertise has been instrumental in consulting and guiding teams responsible for customer-facing applications, harnessing the power of cutting-edge technologies and innovative methodologies. A thought-leader in his field, Clive brings to the table a unique ability to engage in strategic and critical thinking. He consistently demonstrates a keen insight into matters that influence the present and future landscape of business. Clive's exceptional capacity to analyze trends and anticipate shifts positions him as a driving force in shaping the direction of business endeavors. With a track record of leadership and innovation, Clive continues to inspire growth, innovation, and transformation in the world of technology. His dedication to strategic thinking and technological advancement propels businesses toward a brighter and more promising future.

With over 30 years of experience in the IT industry, including more than two decades specializing in cybersecurity, I am a seasoned professional known for visionary leadership and comprehensive expertise in safeguarding organizations from evolving cyber threats. Key Highlights: * Cybersecurity Visionary: Throughout my career, I have consistently developed and executed robust cybersecurity strategies that align seamlessly with organizational objectives. I excel at protecting critical assets, data, and systems while proactively identifying and mitigating risks. My specialties encompass advanced threat analysis, cyber risk management, incident response, security architecture design, and regulatory compliance. As a cybersecurity visionary, I have pioneered solutions that fortify organizations against emerging threats. * Agility and Problem-Solving: My career has been marked by my ability to tackle complex challenges with agility and innovation. I leverage my expertise in cybersecurity methodologies, industry best practices, and compliance standards to provide effective solutions. * Mentorship and Leadership: I take pride in guiding and mentoring cybersecurity teams to excel in vulnerability assessment, threat detection, incident response, and recovery. I am deeply committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. * Communication and Work Ethic: My strong work ethic, exceptional interpersonal skills, and adept relationship-building capabilities are complemented by my proficiency in multitasking and effective communication. I thrive on embracing challenging tasks and delivering results. I am passionate about the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity and committed to contributing my expertise to secure and protect businesses in the digital age. Let's connect and explore opportunities to collaborate or share insights in this dynamic industry.

A results-focused, forward-thinking, business minded Cyber Security, Security Architecture & Risk Management Leader with extensive experience and proven success at enabling business goals while invoking transformational change. Committed to strategic, risk focused innovation that aligns with the business and enables their goals while defending and supporting organizational interests. Recognized as a highly collaborative leader with a long history of managing large, globally distributed teams in high responsibility, error intolerant environments. Heavily invested in the team approach and committed to the maintenance of a positive work culture. Fluent in Spanish. Dated but revivable French. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS VALUE CREATION: Establishment of Cyber Security as a key enabler in revenue generation, through the mapping of compliance initiatives to the many government mandated compliance frameworks that gate sales in the current risk landscape (Biden Executive Order, CMMC, FedRAMP, CanRAMP, IRAP, ISMAP) Achievement of cost leadership with dramatic efficiency and efficacy gains through next generation methodologies & process modernization that lower the friction of governance and seamlessly integrate risk into the enterprise fabric. RISK MANAGEMENT: Strategic oversight of advanced risk tactics that leverage the power of Data Analytics, Machine Learning and other associated technologies to enable adaptive, effective and innovative solutions to previously unsolvable risk and security problems. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: 22 years of successful compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, SOC1 / 2, OSFI and NERC regulatory governance CORE AREAS OF STRENGTH Strategic Business Vision / Advanced Technology & Tactics Corporate Governance / Risk Management / Risk Analytics Data Protection / Data Loss Prevention / AI / Machine earning PCI-DSS / SOX / SOC 1 & SOC 2 / Privacy Compliance NIST / FIPS / COBIT / PIPEDA / GDPR / NYDFS / HIPPA Application Security – CI / CD, DevOps, DevSecOps Cloud Security Architecture / Zero Trust / IoT / SCADA Project / Program Management / Governance (Agile) $MM Budget Management / Large Team Leadership Executive Presentation & Large Audience Speaking

Darren is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation and innovation. He is a recognized leader in the field of generative AI, playing a key role in HCLTech's Cloud & AI Labs and spearheading the development and deployment of cutting-edge solutions. Known for his forward-thinking approach and hands-on expertise, Darren is a driving force in bringing generative AI to life. He launched his first generative AI application in February 2023, demonstrating his commitment to pushing the boundaries of this transformative technology. Darren's deep technical knowledge spans Google, AWS, Azure, and Nvidia platforms, making him a sought-after expert in generative AI architecture and deployment. He is passionate about sharing his insights and empowering others to leverage the power of this revolutionary technology.