Martin is a dedicated advocate for innovation and efficiency through technology and people. His experience in information technology spans more than 30 years in both public and private sectors across North America and Europe. He has held leadership positions at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, National Capital Commission, and Brookfield Renewable Partners. Martin has also held executive advisory positions in the public health sector. His experiences have helped him develop a unique perspective on technology, and his ability to align IT strategies with strategic objectives, enhance data analytics capabilities, and foster an innovation culture.
Martin currently chairs the 91精品黑料吃瓜 Information Governance initiative (UIGC). This committee formalizes input from the University community and allows for collaborative decision-making on IT priorities and strategies. He also holds board and committee memberships with the Canadian University Council of Chief Information Officers (CUCCIO) and the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN). He is a member of the Association of Public Sector Information Professionals (DPI) Informatics Advisory Council, Task force on Space Transformation for the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), and the Canadian Persistent Identifier Advisory Committee (CPIDAC). He is a founding male ally for and Better and Stronger Allies Together, which mentors women, men, and underrepresented minorities.
His leadership is driven by a passion for innovation, change management, collaboration, and engagement, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Role
The Chief Information Officer leads digital transformation and information security to advance 91精品黑料吃瓜鈥檚 vision of building the University of Tomorrow. Martin leads Information Technology in strategic initiatives that harness technology to support current academic and research priorities, while ensuring organizational efficiency. He is known as a collaborative leader that engages with the 91精品黑料吃瓜 community to build relationships and deliver impactful solutions across the two campuses.