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Vancouver, BC CIO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CIOs in the Vancouver, BC community to solve critical leadership challenges through the collective experiences and expertise of the network.
Invaluable network
Build a strong professional network where you live and work. Access the collective expertise of your true peers all in one place. Make new connections and catch up with old friends.
Peer collaboration
Gain new perspectives from peers who understand your most critical priorities and are facing the same challenges -- generate ideas, share real-life experiences and get forward-looking guidance and insights.
Actionable insights
Exchange best practices, validate strategies and walk away with practical insights that are immediately actionable.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.
- Seizing momentum – influencing and leading the enterprise
- Thriving through uncertainty - empowering people and delivering value
- Advancing and scaling strategic, outcome-based technologies
Vancouver, BC CIO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Vancouver, BC CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.
Co-Chairs
Dave Cummings
Finning
Executive Vice President & Chief Digital Officer
Rob Labbé
Teck
Director, Information Security
Kalev Ruberg
Teck
VP Future and Chief Innovation Officer
Greg Sieg
Ledcor
SVP & CIO
Tim Swanson
FortisBC Energy
Director, Corporate Security & Business Continuity
Risa Zaleski
Canfor
Senior Director, Technology
Members
Dr. Catherine Aczel Boivie
Simon Fraser University
Founding President & Board Member-CIO Association
Anuj Anand
Ausenco
Vice President (Global), Technology Services and Solutions
Michael Artley
HSBC Canada
CIO
Darin Bains
Methanex Corp
Vice President Information Technology
Dr. Alma Barranco-Mendoza
Canadian Space Society
CIO
Mark Basco
Hardwoods Distribution Inc.
Director, Information Technology
Nancy Blair
MEC
CIO
Stuart Bourhill
First Nations Health Authority
Vice President IMIT & Chief Information Officer
Alex Buhler
INDOCHINO
Chief Technology Officer
Jennifer Burns
University of British Columbia
CIO
Jim Chan
The Canadian Fishing Company Limited
Director of Information Technology
Catherine Chick
City of Vancouver
CTO
Mussawar Choudhry
Panago Pizza
Director, IT
Bob Clark
Anthem Properties Group
VP, IT
Patrick Davis
BCLC
Vice President & CIO
Ian Donaldson
Government of British Columbia
Service Management Director at Ministry of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government
Gary Eastwood
ICBC
Chief Information & Technology Officer
Michelle Evans
FortisBC Energy
Director, Information Systems
David Evans
Best Buy Canada
Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Kelly Gilchrist
British Columbia Auto Association
Chief Technology & Transformation Officer
Cavin Green
Rocky Mountaineer
Vice President, Information Technology & Digital Transformation
Roy Hart
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Chief Information Officer
Silviu Hinta
Expedia Group
Senior Director, Technology
Bryce Hollweg
Aquilini Group
VP, Managing Director
Hanif Jessani
Taiga Building Products
Head of IT
Jerry Jim
Central 1 Credit Union
VP, Information Technology
Sam Jiwani
Odlum Brown
VP, Business & Technology Solutions
Steve Johnstone
Northland Properties
VP Information Technology & CIO
Paul King
West Fraser Timber
Chief Information Officer
Mike Klein
BC Housing
CIO
Roberta Kowalishin
DIALOG Design
Director of Technology
Hakan Kutluay
Eldorado Gold
CIO
Stephen Lamb
University of British Columbia
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Dianne Lapierre
Absolute
Chief Information Officer
Shawn Ling
BC Liquor Distribution Branch
CTO
Steve Little
Seaspan Corporation
Vice President Business Technology Solutions
Wency Lum
University of Victoria
CIO
Marianne Marck
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
CIO
Gregor McWalter
Fraser Health Authority
Chief Information Officer
Kip Morison
BC Hydro
CIO
Gary Munro
City of North Vancouver
CIO & Manager, Information Technology
Michel Parent
CanWel Building Materials
Director, IT
Greg Paulsen
Cascade Aerospace
Director, Information Technology
Kurt Pregler
TransLink
CIO
Francois Robinson
Pharmasave
National Director, IT
Christoph Jan Sepp
Seaspan Corporation
VP of Information Technology
Sean Simpson
City of Surrey
Director, IT
Mihai Strusievici
Colliers International
Vice President Information Technology, Global
Jennifer Strutt
Neticin Technology Health
Senior Director, Technology
David Thomas
SSR Mining Inc.
Director, Information Technology
Jories Timmers
Powerex
Director, IT & CIO
Carol Vorster
Corix
VP & CIO
Shari Wallace
Burnaby
CIO
Christina Wolf
British Columbia Securities Commission
Chief Economist, Acting CIO
Nancy Wong
CHC Helicopter
IT Director
Joe Wong
Coast Capital Savings Credit Union
VP IT
Leo de Sousa
City of Vancouver
Deputy Chief Information Officer
"This event is a must-attend for all IT professionals – to network and knowledge-share with others in the industry.”
Michael Smith, CIO
The Estee Lauder Companies
"This is an efficient way to get exposure to what is really going on in the local IT community to validate or dispute what your current strategies are.”
Bill Fortwangler, CIO
Dollar Bank
“Relevant topics, great networking opportunities and valuable discussions.”
Eelko van Leeuwen, Global cio
ABN AMRO Clearing Bank
Upcoming Events
In-person Programs
December 7, 2021
Vancouver, BC CIO Executive Summit
Fairmont Waterfront
Walk away from this peer-led, one-day program with new connections and actionable insights.
Learn More
Virtual Programs
September 8, 2021
Vancouver, BC CIO Virtual Town Hall
Vancouver, BC CIO & CISO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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October 7 - 8, 2021
Global CIO Virtual Executive Summit
A virtual gathering for CIOs with global responsibilities to discuss challenges unique to international operations.
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Content from your CIO peers
BLOG | JUNE 9, 2021
BLOG | JUNE 9, 2021
Who’s Answering the Next Big Question? Global CIO Miao Song of Mars
On The Next Big Question podcast, we ask C-level executives about a big, timely business question. Here are highlights from our discussion with Global CIO of Petcare Miao Song of Mars, who discusses the factors that separate the old, functional view of the CIO from a new, more empowering one.
VIEW POSTPODCAST | JUNE 8, 2021
PODCAST | JUNE 8, 2021
The Next Big Question, Episode 16
Global CIO of Petcare at Mars Miao Song joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of the CIO role. She shares her thoughts on the ideal state of the role and 3 areas CIOs should focus on today. Listen to her perspective on how CIOs can drive digital transformation and innovation.
LISTEN NOWSURVEY REPORT | JUNE 3, 2021
SURVEY REPORT | JUNE 3, 2021
How CIOs Can Effectively Partner Across the Business in 2021
Based on our 2021 survey of more than 700 CIOs, it’s clear that cross-collaboration among C-suite executives is critical. In our Leadership Perspective Survey, CIOs indicated their top objectives for the year. Learn more about trends and explore opportunities for technology leaders.
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