Toronto, ON – September 11, 2025: – The Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) is pleased to announce the election and re-election of several distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors following the Annual General Meeting held in June 2025.
The DIACC Board plays a critical role in guiding the organization’s mission to unlock the full potential of digital identity and trust frameworks for the benefit of all Canadians. This year’s appointments bring together expertise from across government, technology, finance, telecommunications, and the innovation sector.
The following directors were elected and re-elected to the Board:
- Jillian Carruthers – Assistant Deputy Minister & Chief Technology Officer, Government of British Columbia
- Giselle D’Paiva – Partner, Deloitte Canada
- Dalia Hussein – Vice President, Platform Engineering Excellence, TELUS
- Jonathan Kelly – Assistant Deputy Minister, Partnerships and Government Digital Strategies, Ministère de la Cybersécurité et du Numérique, Québec
- Patrick Mandic – CEO, Mavennet Systems Inc.
- CJ Ritchie – Independent Executive and Advisor, Independent Consulting EY
These directors bring a breadth of experience spanning digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, trusted identity solutions, and technology governance, ensuring that DIACC continues to lead Canada’s digital trust ecosystem with strength and vision.
Joni Brennan, President, DIACC:
“We are thrilled to welcome these outstanding leaders to our Board. Their diverse expertise and commitment to advancing digital trust will help DIACC continue to deliver real impact for Canadians and our economy.”
Jillian Carruthers, Assistant Deputy Minister & Chief Technology Officer, Government of British Columbia:
“As a public servant, I’m honoured to join the DIACC Board to help advance a safer, more trusted digital ecosystem—where people can confidently engage, knowing security, privacy, and inclusion are built in from the start.”
Patrick Mandic, CEO, Mavennet Systems Inc.:
“Being elected as a DIACC director is a great honour. As the global socio‑political order shifts and digital fraud rises alongside rapid advances in AI, building secure rails of digital trust has never been more critical for Canada. I’m excited to help guide DIACC’s vital mission forward and contribute to its success.”
DIACC also extends sincere thanks to Andre Boysen for his long-standing contributions to the organization and the broader community. His leadership and insights have been instrumental in advancing DIACC’s mission over many years.
Dave Nikolejsin, DIACC Board Chair
“On behalf of the Board and membership, we welcome the new and returning Directors and wholeheartedly thank Andre for his dedication and service during his time on the Board. His efforts helped shape the foundation of DIACC’s achievements today.”
As Canada continues to face evolving challenges in digital trust, identity, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and interoperability, the leadership of DIACC’s Board of Directors will be crucial in fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors to develop trusted solutions that work for all Canadians.
The following elected and re-elected Directors will continue their leadership alongside the full Board listed below.
- DIACC Board Chair: Dave Nikolejsin, Strategic Advisor with McCarthy Tetrault
- DIACC Board Vice-Chair: Jonathan Cipryk, Vice President of Canadian Technology Functions, Manulife
- Manish Agarwal, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Government of Ontario
- Mike Cook, CEO, Identos
- Balraj Dhillon, General Manager of Product Platforms and Channels, Canada Post
- Erin Hardy, General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer, Service New Brunswick
- Jonathan Kelly, Assistant Deputy Minister for Partnerships and Government Digital Strategies, Province of Quebec
- Karan Puri, Associate Vice President, TD Bank
- Pierre Roberge, Independent
About DIACC
The Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) is a non-profit coalition of public and private sector leaders committed to advancing a robust, secure, and user-centric digital identity ecosystem. Through collaboration, innovation, and adoption of the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework (PCTF), DIACC works to unlock opportunities for individuals, businesses, and governments in Canada and beyond.
Media Contact:
Joni Brennan
President
Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC)
communications@diacc.ca
