Michael Schrank

AI & Tech Business Transformation Leader | PE/VC, Startup & Executive Advisor | Fortune 25 CISO | Speaker | Mentor

Greater Nuremberg Metropolitan Area

About

As Chief Information Security Officer with extensive experience across the retail, automotive, and banking sectors, I specialize in AI & Tech business transformation. In this capacity, I have successfully managed budgets exceeding 150 million € and built & led high-performing teams of over 500 FTEs. In addition to my core responsibilities, I serve as a strategic advisor and advisory board member for startups, scale-ups, investment firms, and executives providing guidance on technology strategy and security. My objective is to drive business innovation while safeguarding digital assets, thereby fostering business growth and operational excellence within an organization.

Experience

  • adidas (Full-time · 5 yrs 3 mos)
    • Full-time parenting
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    • Group CISO
      Apr 2021 - Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      As part of the CIO / CTO / CDO technology management team, transforming the central, global information security organization to become a state-of-the-art business enabler. Building a truly business aligned organization, defining the policy framework, as well as selecting and deploying relevant (security) technology.

  • CEO & founder at Three Rivers Advisory
    Jun 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 1 mo

    Advising investment firms, startups, scaleups & founders in the technology & cyber security space. | Helping board executives understand AI, technology & their risk implications (incl. navigating through crisis events). | Acting as interim CIO / CTO / CISO. | Mentoring & coaching talents.

  • CXO in residence @ Insight Ignite at Insight Partners
    Mar 2021 - Mar 2021 · 1 mo

  • Group CISO at Daimler AG
    Apr 2017 - Mar 2021 · 4 yrs

    As part of the CIO / CTO technology management team, transforming the central, global information security organization of the Daimler Group (incl. Mercedes-Benz & AMG cars, Freightliner trucks, …) to become a state-of-the-art business enabler. Building a truly business the organization, defining the policy framework, as well as selecting and deploying relevant (security) technology.

  • Head of IT Security at ZF Friedrichshafen
    Jan 2014 - Mar 2017 · 3 yrs 3 mos