The Digital Technology Supercluster
Sue Paish
The Digital Technology Supercluster is a new initiative that is bringing together partners from across B.C. – startups, SMEs, large leadership companies, research institutes and post-secondary institutions – to develop technology products and platforms to power the digital transformation of organizations. Working together as an innovation cooperative, partners will develop products in a way that none of them could do on their own.
Sue Paish, CEO of the Digital Technology Supercluster, will share an update about the launch of the Supercluster, the progress of pilot projects and plans for future initiatives. This is your chance to get an insider's look at the Supercluster and learn about opportunities for your organization or industry.moderator
Meredith Powell
BC Lead
One Eleven Global
About the speaker:
Sue has led transformation and innovation across professional services, healthcare and technology - driving business growth, and leading large-scale organizational change. Sue is the inaugural CEO of Canada's Digital Technology Supercluster – one of the most innovative and meaningful initiatives for the Canadian economy in a generation.
Sue was one of Canada's foremost employment and labour law lawyers, and the youngest managing partner at her firm where she oversaw the firm's growth across three continents, leading it through one of the most significant mergers in the country. She seamlessly transitioned to corporate leadership, first as the CEO of Pharmasave, Canada's largest chain of independent retail pharmacies and then as CEO of LifeLabs Diagnostic Laboratories, where she doubled the company's size to create Canada's largest diagnostic lab, while driving innovations in technology, genetics and stakeholder relations.
In her role as CEO of Canada's Digital Technology Supercluster (CDTS), Sue will oversee innovative cross-sector projects and initiatives that will digitally transform Canada's leading industries, create jobs and grow our economy. Together with the 350+ member organizations, CDTS will lead multi-dimensional collaborations producing innovative digital solutions to industry issues and capture new economy opportunities, making Canada a global leader in digital technology.
Sue and her husband Brad are the proud parents of three daughters- all of whom love exploring Canada's wilderness. Sue has been recognized for community and business leadership with award including: Honorary Doctorate of Technology (BCIT), UBC Faculty of Law Distinguished Alumni Award, YWCA Woman of Distinction, Queen's Counsel, Hall of Fame for Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women, and an Influential Women in Business Lifetime Achievement Award.
When not driving transformation in business Sue can be found on remote trails across BC, hiking, camping, fishing and enjoying all that BC's outdoors has to offer.
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About the moderator:
A national award-winning entrepreneur and strategic advisor, Meredith Powell is committed to championing disruption and diversity in leadership and tech.
Meredith is an active venture partner and innovation consultant, providing expertise for startups & corporates alike to navigate tomorrow's exponential economy.
Meredith is YWCA's 2017 Woman of Distinction winner for "Entrepreneurship and Innovation", Startup Canada's 2016 National award winner for promoting entrepreneurship, a Business in Vancouver Top 40 Under 40, and BC Business Magazine's "Top 35 Most Influential Women in Business".
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