Alexander Markov is a highly experienced Information Security expert with over 15 years of experience. He has held management positions in tier one financial and retail companies (Fortune 500) since 2007, leading information security, cyber-security, anti-fraud streamlines, and IT functions, including multinational team management on an international holding level (UK, Germany, Singapore, UAE, USA). He excels in implementing organizational changes, developing and optimizing business processes, boosting operational excellence, and building highly efficient teams.

Markov has a Master’s Degree in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from Московский Государственный Технический Университет им. Н.Э. Баумана (МГТУ) and studied Strategy in the Age of Digital Disruption at INSEAD.

Markov has worked in various capacities, including Chief Information Security Officer at X5 Group, Head of IT Security, IT Service Management, and IT Methodology at VTB, Information Security Officer at VTB Capital, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at Alfa-Bank, Head of Application Security at Alfa-Bank, Head of Access Control at Alfa-Bank, and QA Specialist of the platform core testing team at CBOSS.

Markov has sound experience in transforming information security into a value-added service, becoming a competitive advantage for every company. He is a business-oriented and client-focused executive manager with a proven track record of completed projects.