Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Toronto CDAO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

Toronto CDAO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Toronto CDAO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CDAOs, For CDAOs™.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Allie Grassie-Harris

CHEO
Director, Data Governance, Analytics & AI

Joe Greenwood

Mastercard
VP, AI & Data Growth

Aida Tahiri

Mattamy Homes Limited
VP, Finance, Planning, Data & Analytics

Eugene Wen

Manulife
VP & Global Chief Data Scientist

Governing Body Members

Saeid Abolfazli

Rakuten Kobo
Global Head of Data Science and Engineering

Armando Benitez

BMO Capital Markets
CDAO & Head of AI

Denish Bhavsar

CGI
Director of AI, Emerging Technologies & Innovation

Lee-Anne Black

Workplace Safety & Insurance Board
AVP, Corporate Business Information & Analytics

Mike Branch

Geotab
VP, Data & Analytics

Michael Caesar

University Health Network
CDAO

Cheston Chiu

CI Financial
VP, Data, AI & Analytics

Fartash Haghani

City of Toronto
Director, Enterprise Data & AI

Kiren Handa

University of Toronto
Executive Director, Institutional Research and Data Governance

Carol Henry

Longo's
Senior Director, Data Governance & Analytics

Jessica Jolly

Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Alexion Global Data Office Head

Kavita Khera

Queen's University
Director Data Strategy and Governance

James Ki

Canada Life
VP, Canada Data

Margaret Kierylo

York University
AVP, Institutional Planning & CDO

Milan Kliska

Cadillac Fairview
VP, Planning, Data & Architecture

Mark Liu

CIBC Mellon
VP, CDAO

Michael Morris

Global Furniture Group
Director, Data and Analytics

Huzaifa Noman

Colliers International
CDO & Global Head of Data and AI

Adele Pugliese

Sagicor
VP Corporate Systems & Enterprise Data

Hasitha Ratnakaram Gunraju

goeasy
Director, Data Strategy & Engineering, IT Data

Andrew Ricchetti

SickKids Foundation
Head of Analytics

Sovan Sahu

GreenShield
Director, Data & Analytics

Jon Skarsten

HomeEquity Bank
Director, Data Analytics

Glenn Waine

TransUnion
CDAO

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CDAOs today.

  1. Reimagine Governance for Trusted, Real-World Data and AI Value
  2. Modernize Data and AI Infrastructure to Scale
  3. Upskill Across the Organization to Operationalize a Data-Driven Culture

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

December 1, 2026 | 1 day

Toronto CDAO Community Executive Summit

Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Connect with CDAO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

February 23, 2027 | an evening

Toronto CDAO Community Inner Circle

Arcadian Court

Join fellow CDAOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

December 2027 | 1 day

Toronto CDAO Community Executive Summit

Connect with CDAO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.



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