Toronto Roundtable Next Generation Leaders : "Conversations with CFO/CIO"

June 15, 2021 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (EDT)

Description

Over the past decade, digital transformation has become the heart and soul of today’s enterprise and shows no sign of moving from its position of front-and-center prominence.

These technology shifts and expanding digital capabilities have fostered a growing collaboration between the CFO and CIO, who head up two of the most important departments in the company — finance and information technology. CFO-CIO relationship is more important than ever, as is the relationship between IT and every LoB to drive technology transformation projects concerning legacy outdated on-premise systems, increase business agility, improve business processes, and find new avenues for business growth.

Don't miss this CIOCAN opportunity to engage in conversations with CFO and CIO practitioners who will share their insights on:

• What CIOs and CFOs can do to get the best out of their relationship to effectively increase strategic  alignment and deploy the required technological response for the organization.
• Effectively dealing and communicating with business executives and the boardroom

Join the NGL Roundtable session and come with questions to foster peer connections and collaboration within the community of the CIO Association of Canada.

Agenda:

• 12:30pm-1:00pm    CFO & CIO Panel Conversation  
• 1:00pm- 1:15pm    Breakout Groups 
• 1:15pm – 1:30pm    Group Report

Speakers: 

Josie Lavita
Chief Financial Officer
Toronto Transit Commission 

Josie Lavita is the current CFO of Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) responsible for a combined operating and capital budget of $4.6 billion to ensure a safe, reliable and resilient transit contribute to the economic, environmental and social well being of the City. Her portfolio includes finance, information technology, materials management,  procurement and category management. 

With more than 30 years of broad financial experience and 16 years as the former Executive Director responsible for the City of Toronto and its agencies’ budget of $13.5 billion for 150 City services, Josie Lavita’s many achievements included designing and implementing the City’s multi-year, service-based, priority and performance-focused budget process. She played a leadership role in developing the strategic direction, analysis and recommendations of Toronto’s SAP ERP implementation and Financial Transformation.

Josie holds a Master of Public Administration, Carleton University. 

John Comacchio
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Teknion Corporation 

John Comacchio is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Teknion, where he is responsible for providing enterprise-wide technology vision, leadership and management. He is a member of the Leadership Team and the Executive Committee. Passionate about mentorship and developing future leaders, he is mento in the Teknion Mentor program.

Previously was a Principal of KPMG Consulting, General Manager US Interactive Toronto, the Information Technology Officer at Nissan Canada, and a member of the Nissan North American CIO Council. John also sits on a series of Technology Advisory Board, bringing external strategic insights into view. 

John holds a Master of Business Administration Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario. 

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