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Vancouver, BC CIO Community
Join a powerful network of 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 experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.
Join your local community for exclusive access to:
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.
- Mastering the art of change and adaptability
- Accelerating high growth and a data-first mindset
- Empowering talent, protecting the enterprise
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
Director of Security Services, CISO
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
Michael Artley
HSBC Bank Canada
CIO
Darin Bains
Methanex Corp
Vice President Information Technology
Mark Basco
Hardwoods Distribution Inc.
Director of IT & Cybersecurity
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
Canada Goose
SVP, IT
Mussawar Choudhry
Panago Pizza
Director, Information Technology
Bob Clark
Anthem Properties Group
VP, IT
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
Silviu Hinta
Expedia Group
Senior Director, Technology
Hanif Jessani
Taiga Building Products
Head of IT
Sam Jiwani
Odlum Brown
VP, Business & Technology Solutions
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 Corporation
Vice President Business Technology Solutions
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
Jennifer Strutt
Neticin Technology Health
Senior Director, Technology
Jories Timmers
Powerex
Director, IT & CIO
Carol Vorster
Corix
VP & CIO
Shari Wallace
TRIUMF
CIO
Christina Wolf
British Columbia Securities Commission
Chief Economist, Acting CIO
Joe Wong
Concert Properties
Vice President, Information Systems & Technology
Nancy Wong
CHC Helicopter
IT Director
Leo de Sousa
City of Vancouver
Director Enterprise Technology
"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 Programs
VIRTUAL
August 18, 2022 | 1 hour
Vancouver, BC CIO Virtual Town Hall
Inspiring Data Curiosity and Confidence
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
October 11 - 13, 2022 | 3 days
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Global CIO Executive Summit
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
A summit for CIOs with global responsibilities to come together and discuss challenges unique to global operations.
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IN-PERSON
November 15, 2022 | 1 day
Vancouver, BC CIO Executive Summit
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Vancouver, BC CIO Virtual Town Hall - 06/16/2022
Vancouver, BC CIO Virtual Boardroom - 05/26/2022
Vancouver, BC CIO Inner Circle - 04/19/2022
Vancouver, BC CIO Virtual Town Hall - 02/22/2022
Vancouver, BC CIO Executive Summit - 12/07/2021
Vancouver, BC CIO Virtual Boardroom - 09/28/2021
Vancouver, BC CIO Virtual Town Hall - 09/08/2021
Vancouver, BC CIO Virtual Executive Summit - 06/03/2021
Vancouver, BC CIO Virtual Town Hall - 03/24/2021
Vancouver, BC CIO Virtual Executive Summit - 12/16/2020
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Content from your CIO peers
PODCAST | AUGUST 14, 2022
PODCAST | AUGUST 14, 2022
The Next Big Question, Episode 22
Executive Director and Digital CIO Eddy Wagoner of JLL joins the podcast to talk about how C-level leaders can address sustainability and other global concerns. Wagoner shares how to collaborate across the C-suite on global issues and why focusing on sustainability is necessary to grow and remain competitive.
LISTEN NOWBLOG | AUGUST 8, 2022
BLOG | AUGUST 8, 2022
4 Things We Learned about the War for Talent
Talent shortages. This isn’t a new problem, but the events of the past two years have escalated the situation to unprecedented heights. We asked 700 C-level executives across Evanta communities about the war for talent – here are four key learnings from the survey.
VIEW POSTPODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
The Next Big Question, Episode 21
CHRO Janice Deskus of Staples kicks off our summer podcast series by answering this big question: How should C-level executives influence the enterprise? Listen as Janice discusses how to earn a seat at the decision-making table and add your perspective and why it’s important to expand beyond your functional role.
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