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Mike Whitaker

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Group COO and CIO at Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Group
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Mike Whitaker is the Group CIO for Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Group, with over 20 years of experience in global banking and technology leadership. He specializes in cybersecurity, operational resilience, and implementing market-leading digital platforms. He holds a Masters degree from City St George’s, University of London.

He is passionate about building diverse, high-performing teams and fostering an inclusive work culture. Mike has actively supported initiatives to empower women in the commercial real estate industry, reflecting his commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

He has hands-on experience leading financial institutions through high-impact crisis situations.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Group COO and CIO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Cybersecurity & Resilience
He has deep expertise in shaping and securing the digital future of financial institutions, with a strong focus on information security and operational resilience.
Digital Transformation
His career highlights include implementing modern digital platforms at global banks while retiring legacy systems to drive innovation and simplify infrastructure.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Group COO and CIO
Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Group
9-2023 - 11-2024
Head of Operations and Technology
Citi
10-2009 - 9-2023
Global Head of Operations and Technology
Citi
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Education
Master's degree
City St George’s, University of London
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