Toronto, Ontario – August 6, 2024: DIACC is thrilled to announce the appointment of its Board of Directors following the recent election at DIACC’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 27, 2024, where renowned leaders and visionaries from various sectors converged.
“On behalf of the DIACC Board, I am thrilled to welcome our newly elected and re-elected board members,” said Dave Nikolejsin, Chair of the DIACC Board. Their expertise and dedication are invaluable as we advance digital trust in the global digital economy. We will continue to work together to advance a secure, efficient, privacy-respecting, and inclusive digital ecosystem.”
The new and returning Directors bring fresh perspectives and experience-based commitment to DIACC’s mission. Their leadership will help the council ensure its initiatives align with and influence standards and practices that mitigate security and privacy risks. DIACC’s leadership works collaboratively to support a more inclusive, secure, and efficient global digital economy that benefits people and organizations of all sizes.
This diverse group of leaders joins DIACC’s esteemed roster of Directors, bringing together a wealth of expertise and collective experience crucial in guiding and shaping the future of digital trust, verification, and privacy protection.
DIACC Board of Directors:
- Chair: Dave Nikolejsin, Independent, Strategic Advisor with McCarthy Tetrault
- Vice-Chair: Jonathan Cipryk, Vice President & Head of Technology Functions, Manulife *
- Treasurer: Andre Boysen, Independent
- Manish Agarwal, Chief Information Officer, Government of Ontario *
- Neil Butters, Vice President & Head of Product Architecture, Interac Corp *
- Mike Cook, CEO, Identos
- Balraj Dhillon, General Manager of Product Platforms and Channels, Canada Post
- Giselle D’Paiva, Digital Identity Leader, Government and Public Sector, Deloitte
- Erin Hardy, General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer, Service New Brunswick *
- Hesham Fahmy, Chief Information Officer, TELUS
- Marie Jordan, Senior Director Global Standards Management, VISA
- Jonathan Kelly, Assistant Deputy Minister for Government Digital Transformation, Province of Quebec
- Karan Puri, Associate Vice President, TD Bank *
- CJ Ritchie, Associate Deputy Minister and Government Chief Information Officer, Province of BC
- Pierre Roberge, Independent
* Indicates newly appointed.
The DIACC Board of Directors works closely with public and private sectors, academia, and civil society stakeholders to foster collaboration, reduce uncertainty, and accelerate the adoption of trustworthy services in the digital services ecosystem.
DIACC is confident that its Board of Directors collective insights and strategic direction will drive significant progress in the digital trust and verification space. Their dedication to fostering innovation and trust in digital services is invaluable as we work towards a future where secure and reliable digital identities are accessible to everyone.
“On behalf of the DIACC Board, I am thrilled to welcome our newly elected and re-elected board members,” said Dave Nikolejsin, Chair of the DIACC Board. “Their expertise and dedication are invaluable as we advance digital trust in the global digital economy. We will continue to work together to advance a secure, efficient, privacy-respecting, and inclusive digital ecosystem.”
“Being re-elected to the DIACC Board of Directors and serving as Vice-Chair is a tremendous honour. It allows me to support identity trust in Canada during these times of rapid technological advancements,” said Jonathan Cipryk, Vice President & Head of Technology Functions at Manulife. “I will use my expertise in technology and security to foster collaboration and drive programs that benefit our community. Together, we can build a future where identity trust and privacy empower individuals and strengthen our digital economy.”
About the DIACC:
Established in 2012, the DIACC is a non-profit coalition of public and private sector organizations committed to advancing digital trust adoption through initiatives that inform and validate private sector services, enable privacy-protecting trusted exchanges between private and public sector authorities, and foster a robust ecosystem. DIACC enhances global economic prosperity by promoting digital trust, tools and services that verify information about individuals and organizations while protecting privacy.
For inquiries, please contact: communications@diacc.ca