Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Toronto CIO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

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

Fastfrate
CIO

Mike Baxter

Pest Share
Chief Technology Officer

Cecilia Carbonelli

Haventree Bank
CIO

Melody Wallis

Procter & Gamble
VP, Analytics & Insights and Technology, Canada Market Ops

Governing Body Members

Sumon Acharjee

City Of Markham
CIO

Bindhu Alvar Thiruvenkadathan

BMO
CIO, Wealth Management Technology

Alastair Angus

CIBC Mellon
CIO

Mike Annable

Greenwin
EVP Corporate Services

Anita Chu

Deloitte
CIO & Central Business Services Leader

Liese Coroy

Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee
CIO (Sr. Director BTS)

Andrew Cree

Canada Cartage
CIO

Derek Cullen

Stikeman Elliott
CIO

John Del Grande

Ecclesiastical
SVP, Business Innovation & Cyber

Frank Di Palma

City of Vaughan
CIO

Tara Drover

Hatch
CIO

Michael Eubanks

goeasy
EVP & CIO

Roger Favero

HomeEquity Bank
Chief Information Officer

Alex Foord

IESO
Executive Vice President, Information & Technology Services and CIO

Kim George

Toyota
CIO

Paul Gill

MCAN Financial
VP IT

Brian Gill

University Pension Plan Ontario
CTO

Sandeep Grover

Willowdale Asset Management
CTO

Antoine Haroun

Region of Waterloo
CIO

Mauricio Hidalgo

IAMGOLD
VP, Head of Technology

Anjum Iqbal

FNF Canada
SVP, Technology

Sam Ishak

Teranet
CIO

Michael Issaev

Patient News
CTO

Anthony Jones

Enercare
CIO

Jassi Kaur

Yorkville University
CIO/CISO

Ashroff Khan, PMP

NORR
VP, IT

Mike Liang

Allstate
VP Technology Canada

Michael Lin

Wawanesa Insurance
SVP, Chief Information & Technology Officer

Andreas Liris

Maple Leaf Foods
CTO

Judy Lyster

Eli Lilly and Company
Director- Digital & IT and Omnichannel Customer Engagement Canadian Hub

Ivana MacIsaac

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
CIO & CISO

Ranjika Manamperi

Ontario Power Generation
CIO

Ebrahim Mansoor

Nestlé
VP & Head of IT, Nestle Canada

Karl Martineau

Canadian Wildlife Federation
CIO

Celso Mello

Reliance Home Comfort
CIO CIO

Steve Mohammed

Canadian Tire Bank
CIO

Daniel Nickle

Magna International
VP, IT & Office of the CDIO

Christopher O’Sullivan

BFL Canada
CIO

Sanjiv Purba

Infrastructure Ontario
CIO/CTO

Muneeb Ruhi

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

Katia Saenko

Cadillac Fairview
SVP & CIO

Alicia Samuel

Holt Renfrew
SVP IT

Doris Simcich

MDA
Vice President, IT

Peter Singh

Toronto District School Board
Executive Officer, IT Services & CTO

Brad Strom

York University
CIO

Alfredo Tan

Canada Goose
Global Chief Digital & Information Officer CDO and CIO

Medhanie Tekeste

City of Brampton
Chief Information Officer

Manoj Tiwary

Subaru Corporation
CIO

Anita Tjokroatmodjo

Weston Group of Companies
Director, IT

Malik Umar

Hitachi Rail
CIO

Deepak Upadhyaya

Baker Tilly International
Partner, Digital Technology

Erwin Van Hout

CareRx Corporation
SVP IT

Pete West

BAT
Head of IDT, Canada

Eric Whaley

Wolseley Canada
CIO

Lawrence Wong

Crawford
VP, IT

Irene Zaguskin

PwC
Chief Information & Technology Officer and Partner

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

  1. Lead Strategic Technology Alignment to Establish an AI Operating Model
  2. Manage Costs Strategically to Maximize Business Value
  3. Elevate Cybersecurity as a Core Driver of Business Value, Resilience and Growth

Upcoming Programs

Virtual

October 21, 2026 | 1 hour

Toronto CIO Community Town Hall

Driving Enterprise Resilience in the AI Era

Participate in a virtual session with peers to engage in candid discussions on a timely topic.

In-Person

March 31, 2027 | an evening

Toronto CIO Community Inner Circle

Malaparte

Join fellow CIOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

June 2027 | 1 day

Toronto CIO Community Executive Summit

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

September 2027 | an evening

Toronto CIO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CIOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

December 7, 2027 | 1 day

Toronto CIO Community Executive Summit

Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.



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