Dave Kelly is an award-winning host, writer, and interviewer who creates intelligent and deeply human moments for events and keynote conversations around the world. He is the host of Dave Kelly Live - Canada’s own talk variety show. He has led conversations with business and political leaders across North America and beyond, from Stanford School of Business in California to Amman, Jordan and everywhere in between. Ellen Degeneres selected Dave as the moderator and interviewer for her multi-city tour across Canada, and he recently hosted a conversation with President Barack Obama in Calgary and sat down for a conversation with Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in Montreal. From finance to leadership, culture to conflict - Dave is sought after for his singular ability to keep audiences involved and executives engaged in meetings, town halls or conferences. Dave is the co- founder of Kelly Brothers Productions, an award-winning video and entertainment company. 

David Allison is redefining how organizations solve problems and seize opportunities by proving fundamental truth: everything we do is driven by our values. 

Known as “The Values Guy,” David is the world’s leading authority on human values and the founder of the groundbreaking Valuegraphics Project, the first global inventory of core human values. Through nearly one million surveys conducted in 152 languages, he has transformed human values into actionable insights—unlocking the potential for profound human connection and influence.

Organizations like Google, PayPal, lululemon, and the United Nations Foundation have used David’s insights to align with what people care about most—fostering loyalty, building trust, and delivering impact on an unprecedented scale. By putting values at the center of leadership, culture, customer experience, and even the future of work, David empowers organizations to thrive in an era defined by connection and purpose.
David’s message is simple yet transformative: to solve any problem or achieve any goal, we must make business human. By honoring the values that matter most, organizations can build lasting loyalty, inspire trust, and achieve extraordinary results.

An internationally recognized keynote speaker, Lital Marom is a thought leader on innovation, digital transformation, the platform economy, emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, agile leadership, and the future of work. 

She founded four companies, including the innovation consulting firm, UNFOLD, and the leadership and development organization, The Academy of Tomorrow. Specializing in advanced business models and new economies of scale, she helps leaders transform their business and future proof it for the digital economy.

Lital helps people understand the future to radically reshape their relationship with uncertainty and develop a bolder vision for their potential. She is a catalyst for change, igniting leaders to unlock their limitless potential, driving extraordinary business growth, and shaping a sustainable, inclusive future.

Stephen Poloz is Special Advisor at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. As the former Governor of the Bank of Canada, Stephen is a widely recognized economist with 40 years of experience in financial markets, forecasting and economic policy.
An Officer of the Order of Canada, Stephen has made significant contributions to the country throughout his career and continues to do so. In April 2024, he was named as Chair of a new economic working group created by the federal government. The group is being tasked to find more opportunities for Canada’s largest pension funds to drive economic growth here at home.
Stephen joined Osler after seven years at the helm of the central bank. His experience in having guided Canada’s monetary response, particularly during the first half of 2020, demonstrated his ability to translate complex market information into the business context.
Prior to joining the Bank of Canada, Stephen spent 14 years at Export Development Canada as Chief Economist (1999-2008), and Head of Lending (2008-2011) and then as President and CEO of EDC (2011-2013).
In 2023, Stephen won the National Business Book Award for The Next Age of Uncertainty: How the World Can Adapt to a Riskier Future, which is also a national bestseller.

Jude Pinto, as Payments Canada's Chief Delivery Officer, brings more than 30 years of experience in senior- and executive-level leadership positions within the financial services sector. He has successfully led business transformation and innovation nationally and internationally. As the payment systems that underpin Canada’s financial ecosystem continue to evolve, Jude is responsible for strategically leading large-scale delivery programs to support Payments Canada’s vision for a Canadian payment ecosystem that is resilient, inclusive and enables fair competition as the foundation of Canada’s thriving economy. Jude works alongside Payments Canada business and technology experts, members, stakeholders and regulators to deliver these complex programs.

Prior to Payments Canada, Jude led JPintoAdvisory Inc., providing executive and industry advisory services related to payments and banking, strategic planning, digital transformation and performance optimization to evolve businesses alongside payment modernization. Previous to JPintoAdvisory, Jude held a variety of roles at CIBC, including President INTRIA Items Inc., Technology, Innovation & Infrastructure, Chief Information Officer, CIBC First Caribbean and Senior Vice President, Retail Operations, Global Operations.

Atul Varde is Chief Information and Payments Officer at Servus Credit Union. Mr. Varde provides strategic technology management to the organization and is responsible for ensuring that IT investments possess an appropriate risk-return profile while being aligned with the overall business growth and innovation strategy.

Prior to his current position, Atul served in CIO roles at Vancity Credit Union in Vancouver and also Affinity Credit Union in Saskatoon. Earlier in his career, he founded and managed a successful IT company specializing in financial data processing, software development, and information systems consulting. In addition to financial services, his overall IT career has covered an eclectic mix of domains including nuclear engineering, post-secondary education, and healthcare.

Atul serves as a Director on the Board of CUCC, the continued entity of the erstwhile Credit Union Central of Canada and one of the Financial Institution shareholders of Interac. He also previously served in Director roles on the Boards of Prairie Payments Joint Venture and Alberta Central. Atul's payments business career spans credit card issuer relationships with both MasterCard (Servus) and VISA (Vancity).

An engineer by training, Atul has a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan with continuing professional education from the University of California, Berkeley - Extension Division, the Wharton School, and the THNK School of Creative Leadership. Atul holds the I.S.P. and ITCP professional designations from the Canadian Information Processing Society.

Atul enjoys hiking and canoeing and takes a keen interest in international cinema.

Sunny Soin is Vice President, Product & Platform at Central 1, bringing more than 15 years of experience driving innovation across banking, fintech, and e commerce. Prior to Central 1, he led Tangerine’s payments portfolio, overseeing Interac e-Transfer®, EFT, Visa Debit, Cheques and digital wallets, while shaping strategic roadmaps for the Real-Time Rail and Open Banking. Sunny has also held senior roles at Wayfair, Scotiabank and CIBC, where he advanced global supplier financing, international money transfers and mobile wallet integrations. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business and a Bachelor of Commerce from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, as well as executive leadership certification in AI from the Harvard Business School.

Doug Macdonald helps Canada’s challenger banks, neobanks and credit unions compete in a digital world.

For over two decades Doug has worked with Canada's financial services industry to make it more competitive. Doug bring the lessons learned working with global financial institutions, large domestic banks, payments networks and technology providers to our payments and mid-market banking industries.

Doug’s current project focus includes Payments Canada Modernization and digital transformation for banks, fintech disruptors, credit unions and payments providers. Doug’s client base spans global banks and payments networks to regional financial institutions in Canada, US and the UK.

Prior to his current role, Doug served as a senior leader in Deloitte's strategy consulting and payments practices, and as a partner and credit union consulting leader at MNP, Canada's largest domestic professional services firm. 

Joshua Herman is the founder and CEO of CU WealthNext, a credit union wealthtech holding company. A former U.S. federal regulator and former VP of Strategy at a billion-dollar credit union, Josh blends regulatory insight with operational and entrepreneurial experience. He is also the founder of The Credit Union Wire, a growing media platform covering the credit union industry, and serves on the Boards of Concreit and Legal Karma. Josh is a frequent guest on industry podcasts and a speaker for credit unions on topics ranging from leadership, innovation, risk, and fintech partnerships.

Lewis Poe is a global fintech leader and a definitive expert in the implementation of Open Banking and Open Finance ecosystems. As CEO of Caspian One Open Data, he led the deployment of Canada’s first live FDX-based standards solution. Beyond his executive leadership, Lewis serves on the Board of Directors for the Financial Data Exchange (FDX), contributing to the development of North American data standards and regulatory frameworks. His expertise is grounded in an extensive capital markets background, including a tenure as the Global Head of Equity Derivatives Technology at Deutsche Bank and various leadership roles at Tier-1 financial institutions worldwide.

Myrna has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. As a member of the executive team at Access, she is heavily involved in the development and execution of corporate strategy and board governance. Myrna also oversees the departments of Business Integration and Information Technology and Security, while also serving on the Risk & Advisory Committee of CUCM and several other system-related committees.

Myrna has been actively involved in a variety of volunteer organization boards, including South Central Cancer Resource, the NWU18 Host Committee for Hockey Canada, and the Women's Golf Executive at Minnewasta Golf & Country Club. She was also recently appointed to the Teacher’s Retirement Allowances Fund Board (Manitoba).

Myrna completed her Canadian Securities Course and Certified Financial Planning designation, then continued her education with a Certificate in Management at the University of Manitoba, and further obtained her Post Bac Diploma in Management, an MBA through Athabasca University, a designation authorized by the Credit Union Executive Society (CUES) Governance Leadership Institute, and recently obtained her ICD.D designation through the Rotman’s School of Business University of Toronto.

Ian Burns is President & CEO of Servus Credit Union. Since joining the organization in 2021, Ian has led Servus to become Canada's largest and strongest credit union through significant organic growth and by undertaking the largest merger in Canadian credit union history. He was also the previous CEO of Alberta Central where he gained a deep understanding of credit unions and their role within the financial sector.

Ian has represented the Canadian credit union and financial industry as a board member of Interac, Everlink, Celero, Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA), CUCC, Credit Union Payments Services (CUPS), and Prairie Payments Joint Venture (PPJV). Ian currently sits on the boards of Aviso and Alberta Central. He is also a member of the Alberta Business Council.

Based in Alberta, Ian is leading the way for Canadian credit unions as they scale up and modernize legacy systems and ways of banking to compete with big banks and emerging fintechs. He brings over 20 years of experience in finance, business development, entrepreneurship, and relationship management, leading organizations to success and transforming the way they operate. For Ian, being a CEO isn't just about being a leader. It's about being a change influencer at home and within the industry.

Mike Schilling is President & CEO of Community Savings, a full‑service financial cooperative and a leading provider of banking services to British Columbia’s labour movement. 
 

Mike’s global financial services career spans the United Kingdom, Singapore, India, and Canada. He brings a broad perspective on finance, banking, technology, regulatory compliance, and talent development across complex, highly regulated environments. As president and CEO, he leads Community Savings’ efforts to expand access to fair, transparent and community‑focused banking. 

 
Under his leadership, Community Savings supports established and emerging industries across British Columbia and serves members at every stage of their financial lives through a member‑owned, purpose‑driven financial institution.

Chris Inniss has served as President & CEO of Mainstreet Credit Union since September 2021, leading with a clear focus on community impact, member financial well-being, and sustainable growth. Under his leadership, Mainstreet continues to deepen its local impact while positioning the organization for long-term strength in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

An Executive MBA graduate and Ivey Scholar, Chris is a recipient of the 2018 CCUA Young Leaders Award and was recognized as one of The Peak’s Emerging Leaders in 2025. He contributes to the broader credit union system as Chair of the Ontario Credit Union Foundation and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee at Ficanex Services, helping shape governance and financial stewardship across the sector.

Chris is known for his authentic, values-driven leadership style and his commitment to mentorship, transparency, and empowering teams to lead at every level. A strong advocate for developing next-generation leaders within the credit union system, he believes enduring organizations are built on trust, accountability, and a shared sense of purpose.

Jodi Chambers has more than 30 years of experience leading transformation across the Canadian credit union system. She has led enterprise strategy, digital transformation, data and analytics, and technology modernization, with a strong focus on enabling scalable, member-centric growth.

Jodi has led core and digital banking platform selections and conversions, implemented modern data governance and enterprise analytics, and advanced open-banking readiness through fintech collaboration and automation. Known for connecting strategy to execution, she brings a practical, people-first approach to adopting technology in highly regulated environments. A national credit union voice through CCUA and CDF Canada, Jodi is also deeply committed to cooperative leadership, innovation, and community impact.

Jodi is passionate about continuous learning having completed her Master of Business Administration from Royal Roads, trained in Green and Black Belt Lean Six Sigma, and holds the ICD.D director designation through Rotman Business School.

Pierre Dorval is the president and CEO of Caisse Alliance, the fifth largest credit union in Ontario, serving primarily in Northern Ontario. He brings over 30 years of leadership experience across the private and co-operative sectors. After holding senior leadership roles in the forestry industry, Pierre transitioned to the cooperative sector, serving as General Manager of the Caisses populaires of Mattice and Kapuskasing, and later as President and CEO of L’Alliance des caisses populaires de l’Ontario. He subsequently led two of the most significant co-operative initiatives in the history of this group: the simultaneous merger of 12 caisses populaires to form Caisse populaire Alliance limitée. Following the merger, he also oversaw one of the largest IT conversion projects undertaken by a credit union, successfully transitioning all systems – including core banking, online member services, loan origination systems (LOS) and back-office platforms – within a 72-hour window. Pierre currently serves as a Board member and Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee for Co-operators. He is also the Chair of the Board of Groupe InnovaNor, a not-for-profit organization providing work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities through its network of employers. In addition, he sits on several boards, including the Board of Governors of the University of Hearst and on the Board of Impact ON, and contributed to the creation of the Co-op grocery store in Moonbeam, Ontario. Pierre has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Hearst.

With over 25 years' experience in technology, software, e-commerce and consulting, Dave Arrowsmith is a collaborative, people-oriented leader who thrives on his passion for innovative, yet practical, technology solutions. 

At First West Credit Union, Dave is a member of the IT Leadership team and is responsible for the IT Business Solutions group, leveraging implementation and sustainment of IT business solutions that drive growth and transformation within the organization.  Dave’s approach effectively links technology to business outcomes by aligning value creation with the organization’s strategic objectives and keeping the member experience front-and-centre. 

Prior to his current role at First West, Dave held senior technology leadership roles, including Interim CIO at Island Savings Credit Union and VP, Professional Services at a Victoria-based software company. 

Outside of work, Dave enjoys time in the outdoors with his wife and two university-aged children.  He also holds a private pilot licence and loves flying to various spots on the beautiful West Coast of BC. 

Adline Noronha is a Vice President of Consulting Services and an experienced technology and transformation executive with more than 20 years of expertise in digital modernization, business development, client strategy, and enterprise delivery. She has led large-scale initiatives across digital banking, core platforms, cybersecurity, data, and infrastructure while supporting financial institutions in strengthening operational resilience, enhancing customer experience, and meeting evolving regulatory expectations.

Adline is known for her collaborative leadership style and her focus on building trusted client relationships. She brings deep experience in guiding executive teams through complex modernization journeys, integrating technology with business strategy, and driving measurable outcomes in service excellence, cost reduction, and organizational growth. As an accomplished executive leader and advocate for diversity and inclusion, she is recognized for uniting teams, accelerating innovation, and delivering sustainable results.
 

Diane holds a PhD where she conducted doctoral research on medical AI/expert system solution modeling and adoption as well as post doctoral certifications in Medical AI and Healthcare Digital Transformation from Harvard Medical School. Diane is currently leading AI Applied Research and team of Management Consultants in Canada focused on designing and delivering strategic advisory services including the AI Augmented Future of Work for our clients.
Diane is currently the Co Chair of the Canadian Government AI Council, an advisor to the Welsh Strategic AI Council as well as an advisor to the EU AI Commission Plenary advising on the Code of Conduct for the EU AI ACT.  Diane is also currently a member of the Canadian Task Force advancing the federal AI strategy.  Diane was the recipient of the 2025 Responsible AI Leader of the Year award for North America by WAI – North America.
 

David Hooper is a senior banking and payments executive with more than 30 years of experience helping financial institutions modernize, compete, and scale in an increasingly complex global payments ecosystem. With deep expertise across the full payments value chain – from retail and commercial payments through clearing, settlement, and cross-border – David is widely recognized as a pragmatic strategist and trusted transformation leader.

At CGI, David serves as Head of Payments Consulting and acts as an Engagement Lead and Account Executive for one of North America’s largest global banks. In this role, he is accountable for the modernization of a mission-critical global wire payments platform, leading the replacement of a long-standing legacy solution with CGI’s next-generation All Payments Solution (APS). His work spans strategy, architecture, delivery governance, and executive alignment across business, technology, and operations.

David advises banks, credit unions, and payment providers on complex, multi-year modernization programs, with a focus on balancing legacy realities with the demands of real-time processing, resilience, regulatory compliance, and scalability. He brings a disciplined business | technology | operations lens to every engagement, helping clients execute large-scale transformations while continuing to run critical payment infrastructures.

Previously, David led strategy and innovation at Everlink Payment Services, delivering innovative payment products for credit unions and Tier II financial institutions. His earlier roles at Visa Canada, Moneris Solutions, and BMO further shaped his deep understanding of payment networks, gateways, and emerging payment models.

A frequent conference speaker and industry contributor, David is known for his practical, execution-focused perspectives on payments innovation, modernization, real-time rails, open banking, and cross-border transformation – consistently emphasizing outcomes over hype.

Kevin Poe is a leader in CGI’s U.S. Financial Services consulting practice, which provides a wide range of services from strategy to operations to execution. Prior to his current role, Kevin led CGI’s Financial and Insurance Solutions Group, which encompassed CGI’s software solutions in Credit/Collections, Payments, Trade Finance, and Insurance.

Prior to joining CGI, Kevin was a global consultant at Experian, and he previously held senior positions at Capital One, SunTrust Bank, and McKinsey in North America and Europe.  He has worked extensively for and with financial institutions for over 25 years following roles in engineering and consulting for aerospace, industrial manufacturing, and energy companies.

He holds an MBA from The Anderson School at UCLA along with a Master’s in electrical engineering and a Bachelor’s in applied physics from Georgia Tech.

With more than 18 years of expertise in wealth management technology, Bryan is a seasoned leader and innovator, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge products and solutions that elevate customer experience, boost advisor productivity, and optimize investment management within the wealth management sector.

Bryan is strong advocate for financial and investment literacy and promoting inclusion in the wealth management industry. He champions the industry’s shift to digitally enabled personalized financial wellness and portfolio management. He has been working with firms large and small on scaling and improving access to wealth for all.

John Cooper is Vice President, Consulting Delivery at CGI, with 30 years of experience leading large‑scale infrastructure managed services and technology operations across Canada and the United States. He has deep expertise in designing, transitioning, and operating complex managed services environments spanning data centres, hybrid and public cloud, end‑user services, cybersecurity, and core infrastructure platforms. Throughout his career, John has led multi‑client managed services portfolios, overseen large delivery organizations, and supported highly regulated industries including financial services, government, healthcare, and energy. His focus is on helping organizations modernize infrastructure while maintaining service stability, security, and operational excellence.

David Black is a senior technology and consulting executive with over 30 years of leadership experience in financial services, enterprise technology, and digital transformation. As a Director, Consulting Services at CGI, he leads major client portfolios within the CGI’s National Services to Credit Unions practice, driving strategic alignment, service excellence, and long term partnerships with credit unions across Canada.

Earlier roles include Vice President of Professional Services at Maritech, a Global Microsoft Solution Centre and Senior Consultant at Oracle where he implemented Oracle Financials for global organizations. David holds a BBA Majoring in Accounting and Finance and is a CPA/CGA.
 

A seasoned strategic IT and business transformation leader with over 23 years of experience driving large‑scale infrastructure modernization, managed services excellence, and cloud-led transformation across Oil & Gas, Financial Services, and complex enterprise environments. Recognized for aligning technology strategy to business outcomes, enabling operational resilience, and accelerating digital transformation at scale.

Extensive experience leading multi‑million‑dollar portfolios and mission‑critical engagements, with full accountability for P&L performance, service delivery, risk management, and client outcomes. Proven ability to partner with executive stakeholders to modernize legacy environments, optimize cost structures, improve service reliability, and support regulatory and security compliance in highly governed industries.

Demonstrated success in building and leading high‑performing global teams, fostering strong leadership benches, and driving a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer-centric execution. Known for stabilizing complex environments, scaling operations efficiently, and delivering predictable outcomes across geographically distributed teams and partners.

A trusted executive advisor who brings clarity, structure, and decisiveness to complex technology and organizational challenges—balancing strategic vision with disciplined execution to deliver sustainable, long-term value.

With over two decades of experience in supporting financial institutions across Canada, Dan brings a vast wealth of knowledge in the digital landscape. Before joining the global ebankIT team, he was a senior technological consultant, working with platforms such as DevOps, Agile, ebankIT, Xpress, MemberDirect, and Forge.

Dan is passionate about delivering exceptional value to customers, with a deep love for technology and a strong focus on consumer-oriented cybersecurity. His expertise and dedication make him a key contributor to driving innovation and excellence in the digital banking sector.

Lana brings 20+ years of technology experience spanning financial services, healthcare and activity management sectors.

Lana joined Coast in 2021 to lead the delivery of the new commercial digital banking platform and has since focused on evolving and scaling it to support long‑term growth.                

She brings a data‑driven mindset to every project, using analytics and measurable insights to guide strategy and decision‑making. She's especially skilled at connecting the dots across ideas, insights, and stakeholders, staying deeply engaged from an idea through to final delivery. She builds the trust and alignment required to deliver at scale by leading with empathy and clarity. Lana holds a Bachelor of Technology from BCIT.

Nita (Anindita) Sundaram is a digital banking and design leader with over 20 years of experience working at the intersection of product, technology, and experience. At Coast Capital, she leads digital experience strategy across web and mobile banking platforms, shaping journeys from onboarding through to everyday banking for both retail and commercial members. Her work focuses on simplifying complex financial systems and partnering closely with product and technology teams to deliver intuitive, scalable experiences that drive adoption and engagement. Coast Capital’s digital banking experience has been recognized as the top-ranked credit union mobile experience in Canada. Prior to Coast Capital, Nita built and scaled a global design practice at Wipro, leading experience strategy for large, complex organizations and growing teams across geographies. She is passionate about building strong cross-functional teams and helping organizations deliver practical, customer-centered digital solutions. Nita holds a Master’s degree in Human Factors & Ergonomics from the University of Minnesota.

With over 20 years of banking experience, Man‑yi partners with corporate members to deliver complex financial and cash management solutions. She has extensive experience collaborating across teams while navigating evolving financial and operational requirements. At Coast Capital Savings, Man‑yi works closely with internal stakeholders to streamline processes, enhance service delivery, and implement commercial banking products. Her approach emphasizes strong stakeholder relationships, thoughtful problem‑solving, and practical solutions. Known for her collaborative and client‑focused mindset, Man‑yi is committed to creating meaningful banking experiences by aligning strategy, processes, and products to meet the needs of members and the organization.

Christian Taliercio is a Senior Digital Account Executive at Microsoft, working closely with financial services organizations across Canada. He partners with executive and technology leaders to help modernize their digital estate, scale AI and Copilot adoption, and align innovation initiatives with regulatory, security, and business outcomes. With deep experience supporting credit unions, and FSIs more broadly Christian focuses on turning emerging technologies into tangible enterprise value through trusted, long‑term partnerships.

Lisa W. Haydon is a seasoned executive coach and leadership strategist known for equipping senior leaders with the clarity, insight, and development support they need to lead with confidence and impact. Her work is trusted by executives navigating scale, change and complexity, and shaped by three decades in banking, capital markets, technology and professional services.

As the founder and CEO of Pivotal Growth Inc., Lisa leads a women-owned firm specializing in executive coaching services and strategic leadership development consulting. Her firm delivers data-driven, AI-powered leadership solutions to growth-stage and enterprise clients across North America and the Caribbean.

Farooq brings over 20 years of global experience in cybersecurity, privacy, technology compliance, and assurance.
He currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Arancia, where he leads strategic programs, cybersecurity advisory, and innovation initiatives across North America. In this capacity, he also supports several credit unions across Canada in strengthening their cybersecurity posture through IT and security audits, IAM assessments, and governance reviews.
Previously, Farooq served as the Global Head of Technology Audit at Munich Re, one of the world’s leading reinsurance companies, where he oversaw technology risk, cybersecurity assurance, and global audit programs across multiple regions.
Farooq was formerly the CISO for ORION, Canada’s largest research and education network, and the shared vCISO for Ontario’s higher education sector. He has also held C suite leadership roles in major financial institutions across the Middle East and South Asia, and earlier in his career worked with leading Big Four consulting firms.
In recognition of his leadership as CISO of DIB Bank, he received the CSO Compass Award (2010). He was also honoured with the EC Council Presidential Award (2019) for organizing Canada’s first EC Council CISO Forum and championing the adoption of the Certified CISO program nationally.
Farooq has delivered lectures at leading universities across North America and South Asia on IT assurance, information security management, and technology compliance, and has conducted numerous workshops in these domains.
He has served on the Board of Directors of the local ISACA chapter and continues to contribute to the cybersecurity community through multiple governance and advisory roles. He serves on the governing body of major cybersecurity conferences in North America, sits on the advisory board for the Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) program by EC Council, and has contributed as a member of the Technical Advisory Committee for the AI Hub at Durham College and as an advisory board member for the Master’s in Cybersecurity & Threat Intelligence program at the University of Guelph.
 

With +10 years of experience working in Cyber Security and Data Engineering, Will brings a unique perspective of leveraging, actioning and managing zero party data for driving loyalty and marketing in Financial Institutions. 

Will, along with Sukhman Dulay, Co-Founder at Cyder, have been featured in The Toronto Star, Global Mail, Senate of Canada and Dragons Den. They have been invited to speak at TD Marketing Executive Summit, Plug and Play Tech Summit in San Francisco and Cyber Security Catalyst Summit.

With +10 years of experience working in Strategic AI/ML Marketing Analytics for organizations like Accenture and Deloitte, Sukhman brings years of experience working within Canada and the US's largest FIs to better understand their customers and create Loyalty Programs.  

Sukhman, along with Will Christodoulou, Co-Founder at Cyder, have been featured in The Toronto Star, Global Mail, Senate of Canada and Dragons Den. They have been invited to speak at TD Marketing Executive Summit, Plug and Play Tech Summit in San Francisco and Cyber Security Catalyst Summit. 

With more than 15 years of cross-functional experience, he brings a deep, real-world perspective on data-driven growth. At PMG Intelligence, he leads the strategy and development of analytics and AI solutions that turn complex data into actionable insights that improve member experience and communications for regulated North American organizations. He focuses on practical, outcomes-driven applications of advanced analytics to move institutions from traditional segmentation to predictive, personalized engagement, viewing data and AI as the path to more meaningful, trust-based member relationships.