Mathieu Manalo is the Chief Information Security Officer at ORIX Metro Leasing and Finance Corporation, part of the Metrobank Group, where he leads enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy and transformation.

With experience spanning infrastructure, offensive security, and governance, risk, and compliance, he brings a systems-level approach to security—aligning technical controls with business priorities and executive decision-making. He is known for driving security initiatives that move beyond compliance, focusing on building practical, scalable, and resilient security architectures.

Mathieu is the creator of GRiFFIN, an AI-powered cybersecurity GRC platform built to modernize risk assessments, automate control mapping, and challenge traditional consulting models.

He has been invited as a speaker at the BFSI IT Summit Philippines 2026, serves as a Judge for the Cyber Security Awards 2026, and has been nominated to participate in a global Strategic Advisory Board alongside leading technology organizations—reflecting his growing role in shaping cybersecurity conversations across the region.