Manitoba Chapter
Join us in Manitoba
In Manitoba, you’ll find a diverse group of CIO’s and IT leaders who share a common goal of learning from each other as we embrace the challenges of leading in the fast paced and exciting world of technology. We have members from public and private organizations, small to large and from a broad spectrum of industries.
Kent Smith
Manitoba Chapter President
“CIOCAN is a great organization to network with technology leaders in Canada. Membership in the organization allows you to increase your social reach across Canada and learn different perspectives on how to approach business and technology.”
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Manitoba Chapter Event “It Talent” Presentations
The recent Manitoba Chapter event was deemed to be a terrific success. We would like to thank the presenters for granting permission for us to share the slide decks of ...
MAN IT Talent Event “Very Energizing”, “Time well spent”.
Evaluations of the Manitoba chapter event held on September 15th confirmed that the 3 great speakers on “IT Talent” were very well received: the average score for the overall value of the ...
Welcome Gary to the Manitoba Chapter
Gary Speer IT Director Gary has been with Gargill for over 17 years holding several different positions there. His areas of specialization include: Business Alignment/Relationship Mgmt, Business Process Alignment/Support, Financial ...
Nigel Fortlage Amongst Top 20 Social CIOs
CXOTalk announced the top 20 influential CIOs on Social Media. Amongst them is CIOCAN Manitoba Chapter Chair and only Canadian: Nigel Fortlage. “As the Chief Information Officer role become increasingly ...
CIO Digest #12
CIO Digest #12 January 20, 2016 Kelly Friedman, partner in DLA Piper (Canada) LLP’s Toronto office, is an experienced commercial litigator with unique expertise in electronic information issues, including electronic ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...