Senior executive, Board Director and Advisory Committee member with extensive and diverse leadership experience spanning Retail Banking, Operations, Risk, Audit, Controls and Information Technology. Proven track record leading large, complex organizations and transformational initiatives, including IT teams of 400+ employees, multimillion-dollar outsourcing arrangements, and programs involving significant operational and organizational change.
Brings 17 years of experience in Banking and control functions and 22 years in senior IT leadership, with accountability for annual budgets exceeding $100 million. Led complex, enterprise-wide programs, including the relocation of a major Data Centre from Toronto to Barrie involving thousands of assets.
Throughout a 22-year IT career, generated more than $115 million in savings through operational efficiencies, organizational realignment, optimization of third-party IT contracts, server consolidation and virtualization. Recognized for strategic leadership, risk management, governance, operational excellence and the ability to translate complex challenges into practical, sustainable outcomes.
Currently focused on giving back to the community by contributing leadership, governance and industry experience to a number of not-for-profit Boards and Advisory Committees.