Dele Abdulateef Saliu

Dele Abdulateef Saliu, a distinguished professional holding certifications in CISSP, CCSP, CGRC, CCAK, and CSM, currently serves as the Head of IT Governance Risk and Compliance COE at Aviva Canada, a position held since July 2025. Previously, Saliu was the Head of Cloud Governance at RBC, overseeing the design and operationalization of a comprehensive Cloud Governance Program, and the Director of Cloud Engineering Governance and Compliance at CIBC, where significant involvement in compliance processes and leadership in managing regulatory initiatives was demonstrated. With a career spanning over two decades, Saliu has successfully led various teams in information security, cloud engineering, and application operations, emphasizing security, compliance, and risk management in alignment with industry standards and regulations. Saliu's academic background includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from Carleton University, complemented by professional training in effective communication and human relations.