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Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CIOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.
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Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
Insights
Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CIOs approach similar challenges.
Connections
Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.
- Accelerating High Growth and Digitally-Driven Outcomes
- Advancing the Business Value of Security
- Thriving through Volatility - Empowering People, Resiliency and Insights
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 Davidson
Pacific Blue Cross
CISO
Michelle Evans
FortisBC Energy
Director, Information Systems
David Royer
Best Buy Canada
Director, Enterprise Risk and Compliance
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
Michael Artley
HSBC Bank Canada
CIO
Darin Bains
Methanex Corp
Vice President Information Technology
Mark Basco
Adentra Group
CIO & CISO
Stuart Bourhill
First Nations Health Authority
Chief Information Officer
Alex Buhler
INDOCHINO
Chief Technology Officer
Jennifer Burns
University of British Columbia
CIO
Jim Chan
The Credit Counselling Society
Director of Information Technology
Mussawar Choudhry
Panago Pizza
Director, Information Technology
Bob Clark
Anthem Properties Group
Vice President, Information Services
Gary Eastwood
ICBC
Chief Information & Technology Officer
David Evans
Best Buy Canada
Chief Technology Officer
Kelly Gilchrist
British Columbia Auto Association
Chief Technology & Transformation Officer
Hanif Jessani
Taiga Building Products
Head of IT
Sam Jiwani
Odlum Brown
CIO
Steve Johnstone
Northland Properties
VP Information Technology & CIO
Paul King
West Fraser
Chief Information Officer
Mike Klein
BC Housing
CIO
Stephen Lamb
University of British Columbia
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Shawn Ling
BC Liquor Distribution Branch
CTO
Steve Little
Seaspan ULC
Vice President Business Technology Solutions
Gregor McWalter
Fraser Health Authority
Chief Information Officer
Gary Munro
TRIUMF
Interim CIO
Martin Palacios
Paper Excellence
Chief Information And Security Officer
Michel Parent
CanWel Building Materials
Director, IT
Greg Paulsen
Cascade Aerospace
Senior Director, IT & Strategy
Kurt Pregler
TransLink
CIO
Francois Robinson
Pharmasave
National Director, IT
Chris Sepp
Seaspan ULC
VP of Information Technology
Jennifer Strutt
Teck
Director, Experience and Performance
Jories Timmers
Powerex
Director, IT & CIO
Dmitry Tyan
Interfor
Chief Architect
Carol Vorster
Corix
CIO, Water Services Corp.
Shari Wallace
Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
CIO
Christina Wolf
British Columbia Securities Commission
Chief Economist
Joe Wong
Concert Properties
Vice President, Information Systems & Technology
Nancy Wong
CHC Helicopter
IT Director
"Being a member of an Evanta community is a great privilege. Having the opportunity to network and learn from each other in a safe environment offers pragmatic and real time support."
SUE LIDERTH, CIO, EMEA
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
"I seek contact with like-minded peers who deal with the same strategic or tactical challenges, and I look forward to exchanging ideas, talking about approaches, and getting hints from the Evanta group."
MANFRED BOUDREAUX-DEHMER, CIO
NATO
“It’s great being a member of the Evanta Community, because you can reach out at any time to peers that you’ve met.”
RHONDA GASS, VP & GLOBAL CIO
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER
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Upcoming Programs
IN-PERSON
April 19, 2023 | an evening
Vancouver, BC CIO Inner Circle
Vancouver Rowing Club
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
October, 2023 | 1 day
Vancouver, BC CIO Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Vancouver, BC CIO Town Hall - 12/13/2022
Vancouver, BC CIO Executive Summit - 11/15/2022
Vancouver, BC CIO Town Hall - 08/18/2022
Vancouver, BC CIO Town Hall - 06/16/2022
Vancouver, BC CIO Peer Roundtable - 05/26/2022
Vancouver, BC CIO Inner Circle - 04/19/2022
Vancouver, BC CIO Town Hall - 02/22/2022
Vancouver, BC CIO Executive Summit - 12/07/2021
Vancouver, BC CIO Peer Roundtable - 09/28/2021
Vancouver, BC CIO Town Hall - 09/08/2021
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Content from your CIO peers
INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 10, 2023
INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 10, 2023
2023 CIO Leadership Perspectives
Accelerating digital business initiatives has never been more important, and CIOs are in a key position to deliver them. This year, more than 900 CIOs from the world’s leading organizations shared their mission critical priorities in our annual survey – here’s what they reported.
VIEW RESULTSBLOG | MARCH 7, 2023
BLOG | MARCH 7, 2023
3 Pieces of Leadership Advice from Top CIOs
CIOs today are both business leaders and technology leaders. We asked dozens of CIOs across Evanta communities about the evolving role of the CIO. Here are 3 themes that emerged when asked what they would tell someone just starting out as a CIO.
VIEW POSTSESSION INSIGHTS | FEBRUARY 28, 2023
SESSION INSIGHTS | FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Cloud Strategy at Bendigo: How to Upskill Key IT Talent
As migration to the cloud continues, it’s essential for organisations to build a robust digital talent model. Recently, CIO Andrew Cresp of Bendigo & Adelaide Bank shared key insights on how they fast-tracked learning around the cloud, DevOps, and APIs, and utilised an industry-based learning program to widen talent pathways.
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