Chief Technology Officer, City of Kelowna

As Chief Technology Officer for the City of Kelowna, James McGregor leads the city’s technology strategy and drives digital transformation to enhance municipal services and operational efficiency. Kelowna is recognized as a digitally advanced city with a growing tech sector and vibrant educational ecosystem, and James works to build on this momentum through smart city initiatives, data-driven decision-making, and secure, scalable IT solutions.

He oversees critical areas including cybersecurity, digital services, and IT governance, ensuring the city’s technology infrastructure supports both growth and sustainability objectives. James is also dedicated to mentoring and leading the IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of emerging technologies—including AI—to deliver measurable impact across city operations.