John is an accomplished technology executive with outstanding achievements in thought leadership and delivery of innovative digital solutions driving business transformation through information and communications technology within highly competitive and dynamic industries. John has a very pragmatic leadership style with the ability to create and lead high performance teams in supporting key corporate strategies. Respected for a wide range of business and technology knowledge and an accomplished presenter with a passion for innovation, vision and industry trends. John thrives on driving simplification in the technology conversation to drive results.Proven areas of expertise include:●Building high performance teams ●Information Security and Privacy●Business Transformation ●Strategy Development ●IT Risk Management ●IT Consulting●Cloud Computing●Enterprise Architecture●Service and Technology Development ●Telecom●Vendor & Partner Management ●InnovationJohn is a professional engineer and current member of the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA). He has served on a number of volunteer boards and industry committees. John was a member of the Conference Board of Canada Council of CIOs for six years including co-chair of the advisory committee. He was heavily involved in the sports of competitive swimming and figure skating where he held a number of board positions including President of Swim Saskatchewan and one of the founding members of the Skate Canada Saskatchewan Centre of Excellence.