Toronto CIO Community

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Join a powerful network of C-level peers

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 best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
  • Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your local peer group
  • Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
  • Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you
Insights
  • Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
  • Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
  • Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners
Connections
  • Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
  • Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
  • Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

Toronto CIO Governing Body


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

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Dave Aeri

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CTO & CIO

Mike Baxter

Kijiji
CTO

Cecilia Carbonelli

Haventree Bank
CIO

Melody Wallis

Procter & Gamble
VP, Analytics, Insights & Technology, Canada Market Operations

Governing Body Members

Sumon Acharjee

City Of Markham
CIO

Bindhu Alvar Thiruvenkadathan

BMO
CIO, Wealth Management Technology

Mike Annable

Greenwin
EVP, Corporate Services

Nastaran Bisheban

VetStrategy
CIO

Liese Coroy

Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee
CIO & Senior Director, BTS

Andrew Cree

Canada Cartage
CIO

Derek Cullen

Stikeman Elliott
CIO

John Del Grande

Ecclesiastical
VP, Business Solutions

Michael Eubanks

goeasy
SVP & CIO

Roger Favero

HomeEquity Bank
EVP, Data & Technology

Alex Foord

IESO
CIO

Paul Gill

MCAN Financial
VP, IT

Brian Gill

University Pension Plan Ontario
CTO

Neeraj Grotra

Gildan Activewear
GVP, Technology

Sandeep Grover

Empire Communities
CTO

Antoine Haroun

Corporation Of The City Of Waterloo
CIO

Anjum Iqbal

FNF Canada
SVP, Technology

Sam Ishak

First Canadian Title
CIO

Michael Issaev

Patient News
CTO

Anthony Jones

Enercare
CIO

Jassi Kaur

Bulk Barn
Head of IT & Security

Shane Kelly

CHISHOLM
CIO

Ashroff Khan, PMP

NORR
VP, IT

Michael Lin

Travelers
CIO, Canada

Andreas Liris

Maple Leaf Foods
Chief Technology & Information Office

Judy Lyster

Eli Lilly and Company
Digital/IT Leader

Ivana MacIsaac

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
CIO

Ranjika Manamperi

Ontario Power Generation
CIO

Ebrahim Mansoor

Nestlé
VP & Head of IT, Nestle Canada

Karl Martineau

Canadian Wildlife Federation
Chief Information & Privacy Officer

Celso Mello

Reliance Home Comfort
CIO

Steve Mohammed

Canadian Tire Bank
CIO

Daniel Nickle

Magna International
VP, IT & Head of the Office of the CDIO

Christopher O’Sullivan

BFL Canada
CIO

Fariba Rawhani

Teranet
SVP, IT & CIO

Muneeb Ruhi

Baxter
VP & Head of Digital Health and Commercial Enablement, Canada

Katia Saenko

Cadillac Fairview
SVP, Data & Technology and CIO

Alicia Samuel

Holt Renfrew
SVP, IT

Doris Simcich

AstraZeneca
Global Senior Director, Operational Excellence

Peter Singh

Toronto District School Board
Executive Officer - IT Services / Chief Technology Officer

Andrea Stapley

Air Canada
Head of Information Technology

Alfredo Tan

Canada Goose
Chief Digital & Information Officer

Maurice Tayeh

Hatch
Global CIO

Medhanie Tekeste

City of Brampton
CIO

Manoj Tiwary

Subaru Corporation
CIO

Anita Tjokroatmodjo

Weston Group of Companies
Senior IT Director

Malik Umar

Hitachi Rail
CIO

Erwin Van Hout

CareRx
SVP, IT

Eric Whaley

Wolseley Canada
CIO

Irene Zaguskin

PwC
CIO, Canada


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

  1. Delivering Digital Innovation to Drive Value Across the Enterprise
  2. Maximizing Existing Resources to Optimize Emerging Costs
  3. Leading the Organization Through Advanced Technology Adoption

Upcoming Programs


IN-PERSON

June 24, 2025 | 1 day

Toronto CIO Executive Summit

Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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VIRTUAL

August 28, 2025 | 1 hour

Toronto CIO Town Hall

Toronto CIO Town Hall

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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IN-PERSON

September 24, 2025 | an evening

Toronto CIO Inner Circle

Arta Gallery

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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