Peter Buckley
Peter Buckley is a cybersecurity leader, risk management expert, and board advisor with over seventeen years of experience protecting major financial institutions. He most recently served as CISO at HSBC Bank Canada and played a pivotal role in the largest bank merger in Canadian history when RBC acquired HSBC in 2024. Peter has built and led high-performance security teams, including an award-winning 18-member group specializing in identity, access, and application security. He has extensive experience presenting to boards, executives, and regulators, translating complex cybersecurity concepts into actionable business strategies. Peter has navigated multiple regulatory examinations and cyber transformations across Canada and global organizations. He excels at aligning local compliance requirements with global security objectives, making him a trusted voice on enterprise risk management and digital transformation in the financial sector.