CIO Award Winners: what does it take?

In a world where negative stories about IT project failures seem to dominate the top headlines, it is great to be able to celebrate CIO successes.

CIOCAN-SFU Leadership Development Program

Applications are currently being accepted for the CIOCAN-SFU Leadership Development Program. Our recent grad from Toronto found the experience very rewarding, and as the program literature says, this is indeed “an innovative executive program designed to accelerate your career”. Interviews with our recent grads, Sandeep Sidhu (Vancouver) and Tim Fernihough (Toronto) attest to the efficacy …

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Manitoba CIOs: Success Stories in Digital Transformation – Stu Charles

Stu Charles | CIO at WCB Manitoba WCB Manitoba won the province’s 2015 PMI Project of the Year for its “Optimal Project”. Video Stu Charles, CIO and Alice Sayant, VP Strategy and Assessment Services (ASD) were co-executive sponsors on “Optimal”, a complete organizational transformation based on the needs of customers. Charles says, “As we worked …

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Manitoba CIOs: Success Stories in Digital Transformation – Randy Penner

Randy Penner | Manager IT at Access Credit Union Access Credit Union’s merger of 7 credit unions means business transformation is a must – and data security is critical. Access CU is the product of a merger of 7 credit unions over four years. In these economic times, when interest rates are so low and …

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Manitoba CIOs: Success Stories in Digital Transformation – Nigel Fortlage

Nigel Fortlage | CIO/CMO at GHY International Nigel Fortlage is the President of CIOCAN’s Manitoba Chapter, and a member of CIOCAN’s National Board. GHY is an international customs brokerage founded in 1901. It’s a 4th generation privately held firm that has achieved Platinum status as one of Canada’s best –managed companies. Dual CIO/CMO role enhances …

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