Mike Baier, CISM

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DISC Type : DI

Platform Lead (Architect), Cybersecurity Risk & Assurance at Takeda

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

Mike Baier is an accomplished IRM Architect and Cybersecurity Strategist at Takeda with deep expertise in designing large-scale risk governance ecosystems. Colleagues describe him as hard-working, knowledgeable, and dedicated. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Phoenix and has architected frameworks for AI governance and third-party risk.

He values the human side of business, believing that professional partnerships can and should evolve into long-lasting friendships. He has shared that he is blessed to have a small group of former colleagues with whom he maintains contact for ongoing mutual benefit and conversation.

He operates with a "zero-fail" mindset which he attributes to his military discipline and has a stated interest in the applications of Blockchain and DAOs.

Personality Overview

Achievement-Oriented

Friendly But Fast

Assertive

They will bat for you if they come to believe in you.  A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Topics They Care About

AI Governance
As part of his current role, he leads the strategic design of a global AI Governance framework, mapping AI use cases to complex regulatory and data security requirements.
Integrated Risk Management
He has over a decade of experience orchestrating IRM frameworks using platforms like ServiceNow GRC and OneTrust to create unified views of enterprise risk.
Third-Party Risk
He has extensive experience building and leading Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) programs at major firms like Takeda, OCC, and Discover Financial Services.

Media Appearances

Mike has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2022
Platform Lead (Architect), Cybersecurity Risk & Assurance at Takeda
4-2020 - 5-2022
Sr Mgr / Mgr, Information Security & Risk, TPRM at Takeda
5-2018 - 4-2020
Sr Analyst, Information Security Risk Management at Takeda
2017 - 2018
Sr Analyst, Third Party Risk at OCC
2016 - 2017
Manager, Metrics & Quality Assurance, TPRM at Discover Financial Services

Education

2006 - 2010
Bachelor of Science from University of Phoenix

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Insights For Selling To Mike

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them control of the sales process
  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mike is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mike

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mike move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Mike take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Mike

Personality Compatibility


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