Toronto CIO Community
Town Hall
August 28, 2025 | 12:00pm EDT
August 28, 2025
12:00pm EDT
From Data-Aware to Data-Driven — Leading the Cultural Shift
Participate with your CIO peers in the Toronto community in small, breakout discussions on a mission-critical priority for IT leaders. These informal discussions allow you to share your insights and learn from the lessons, approaches and experiences of a diverse group of peers in virtual breakout rooms.
Join fellow CIOs in the Toronto community to discuss:
Collaborating for Co-Ownership to Drive Digital Innovation
Empowering Business Technologists
Focusing on Architecture and Innovation
Discussion Leaders
Members of the Toronto CIO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.
Janine Leahey
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
CTIO
Moderator
Kim George
Toyota Motor Corporation
CIO, Toyota Canada
Discussion Leader
Peter Singh
Toronto District School Board
Executive Officer - IT Services / Chief Technology Officer
Discussion Leader
Zahra Merchant
Thomson Reuters
Global VP, Technology Service Management
Discussion Leader
Manoj Tiwary
Subaru Corporation
CIO
Discussion Leader
Ivana MacIsaac
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
CIO
Discussion Leader
Agenda
August 28, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
From Data-Aware to Data-Driven — Leading the Cultural Shift
In today’s dynamic IT environment, the CIO’s influence reaches far beyond technology deployment—it’s about championing a culture where data drives every decision. Building a truly data-driven organization is a journey, requiring leadership alignment, relentless focus on quality, and a commitment to continuous process improvement. Now is the time to pave the way for a culture where data inspires innovation, agility, and lasting success.
Join this Town Hall to discuss:
- How to align executive vision and business objectives to position data as a strategic asset across the organization.
- Actionable strategies for embedding continuous process improvement and making data quality the cornerstone of decision-making.
- The importance of ongoing education, team empowerment, and a culture that values both achievements and lessons learned on the path to data maturity.
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Toronto CIO Community Town Hall.
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