Sam Burns
Executive with proven ability to drive transformational change from strategy to outcome
IGM Financial Inc.•Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Outcome oriented industry leader with strategic and hands on experience in driving business benefits through the effective use of technology. Proven track record of defining and leading transformational initiatives from strategy to outcome. Talent for building strong relationships and high performing teams with executive line of business owners, board members and external partners Specialties: Digital Experience Engagement, Digitization & Automation of Business Processes, Agile Delivery At Scale, Enterprise Data Management & Analytics, Cloud Transformation, Talent Development & Mentorship, Large Scale System Implementation, Migration & Decommissioning, Global Delivery, Application Engineering & Maintenance, Quality Control, Global Technology Delivery, Cyber
Career Timeline
- IGM Financial Inc.CurrentMar 2016–Present· 10 yrs 8 mos
- Executive Vice President and Chief Information OfficerCurrentApr 2024–Present
- SVP, Digital, Applications, Data & DeliveryMay 2021–Mar 2024
- SVP, Head of Digital Technology & Enterprise Applications2018–May 2021
- SVP, Chief Information Officer (Mackenzie Investments)Mar 2016–2018
- Mar 2010–Mar 2016· 6 yrs
- Partner, Managing Director ,Financial ServicesMar 2010–Mar 2016
- Sep 2009–Feb 2010· 5 mos
- Transformation Program DirectorSep 2009–Feb 2010
- Jul 2007–Jun 2009· 1 yr 11 mos
- Managing DirectorJul 2007–Jun 2009
- Jul 2005–Jun 2007· 1 yr 11 mos
- Director-Customer Management PracticeJul 2005–Jun 2007
- Jul 2004–Jun 2005· 11 mos
- Senior ConsultantJul 2004–Jun 2005
- Dec 2002–Jun 2004· 1 yr 6 mos
- PrincipleDec 2002–Jun 2004
- Nov 2000–Dec 2002· 2 yrs 1 mo
- CRM StrategistNov 2000–Dec 2002
- Dec 1999–Nov 2000· 11 mos
- Manager, Information TechnologyDec 1999–Nov 2000
- Feb 1997–Dec 1999· 2 yrs 10 mos
- Operations Manager, Petro PointsFeb 1997–Dec 1999
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