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Michael R.

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Executive Advisor | Chief Executive Officer | Chief Information Security Officer | AI Strategist at QUONtech
📍 Detroit Metropolitan Area, United States

Michael is a Managing Director and CISO with over 25 years of global experience at companies like Daimler Truck North America, spanning the military, consulting, and finance. A dual US-German citizen, he champions cybersecurity as a business growth engine. Colleagues describe him as strategic, pragmatic, reliable, and a deep thinker.

Outside of his executive roles, Michael is deeply invested in shaping the cybersecurity profession through writing and speaking. A unique personal passion of his is strongman training, which he pursues enthusiastically. He also has an interest in gaming, following both Microsoft and PlayStation.

Unique fact: Michael brands himself as a "CISO (Since before it was cool), " highlighting his extensive and foundational expertise in the field.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Executive Advisor | Chief Executive Officer | Chief Information Security Officer | AI Strategist
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Detroit Metropolitan Area, United States
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Priorities

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Security as Growth
He consistently promotes the philosophy that cybersecurity, when done right, is not a cost center but a key enabler of business innovation and trust.
The Modern CISO
He frequently speaks and writes about the evolving ethics, pressures, and responsibilities of the CISO role in the face of board and AI disruption.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Executive Advisor | Chief Executive Officer | Chief Information Security Officer | AI Strategist
QUONtech
6-2021 - 3-2025
CISO Daimler Truck Financial Services Americas and Global GRC Lead Daimler Truck AG
Daimler Truck North America
7-2015 - 5-2021
CISO and Deputy CIO - Detroit Diesel Corporation
Daimler Truck North America
1-2014 - 7-2015
Senior Manager
Daimler AG
6-2012 - 12-2013
Senior Program Manager and Senior Consultant
Netcetera
In the press

Media appearances

Michael Reichstein, Former Daimler Truck North America CISO Joins TANDMM as Executive Security Strategist. Featured in Spartanburg Herald-Journal
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Michael Reichstein, Former Daimler Truck North America CISO Joins TANDMM as Executive Security Strategist. Featured in EIN Presswire
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Education
Bachelor of Science - BS
FH Münster
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