Mihai Petrov

Mihai Petrov serves as the Global Head of Application Security at Carrefour since January 2024, focusing on the adoption of an application cybersecurity framework across eight countries. Concurrently, Mihai contributes as an Advisory Board Member at IDC, sharing insights on cybersecurity and retail challenges. Holding roles as IT Director for Cybersecurity (CISO), Data Science, and interim Financial Systems at Carrefour România since January 2021, Mihai has spearheaded cybersecurity initiatives, drove data-centric strategies, and managed critical IT integration projects. Prior experience includes leading security governance at Nokia, establishing customer assurance at Thomson Reuters, and managing IT risk and controls at GE Oil & Gas. Mihai's extensive career began as an Internet Support Technician at PCNet Data Network and has been supported by advanced degrees in Business Administration and Management Information Systems.