Ahmed Jamil specializes in cyber and information security searches for leading global companies. Based in Chicago, Ahmed has led searches for global CISOs for multinational Fortune 500 companies across a range of industries, as well as searches for product security leaders and deputy CISOs. He also conducts financial and CFO assignments, mainly for multi-site/retail and real estate companies. Ahmed joined Russell Reynolds Associates from CME Group (formerly the Chicago Mercantile Exchange), where he spearheaded technology and innovation efforts in the firm’s data business. He also served as the chief of staff to the CEO and led the company’s enterprise risk management function. Earlier in his career, Ahmed worked in Ernst & Young’s risk advisory services. Ahmed received a BBA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the Booth School of Business at The University of Chicago.