About
Tony Payne joined BCI in February 2020, where he leads technology and innovation, focusing on strategic partnerships, digital transformation, and applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Before BCI, he spent over 20 years leading technology departments across industries including financial services, engineering, hospitality, gaming, and investment management, with a career spanning technology, audit, and business operations. He holds an ICD.D from the Institute of Corporate Directors, is a Chartered Professional Accountant, and earned an MBA and a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Pretoria.
Experience
- BCISVP, Technology and Innovation, CTOcurrent2020 — presentVictoria, British Columbia, Canada
- South Island Prosperity PartnershipDirector Board of Directorscurrent2021 — presentVictoria, British Columbia, Canada
- BC RugbyBoard Chair, President2021 — 2026
- Greater Victoria Housing SocietyDirector Board of Directors2020 — 2026Victoria, BC
- Real Estate Board of Greater VancouverDirector Board of Directors2023Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- NorthlandsChair Of The Board Of Directors2017 — 2020Edmonton, Canada Area
- Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo)VP of Business Technology2017 — 2020Edmonton, Canada Area
- Long View SystemsGeneral Manager - Edmonton2011 — 2017Edmonton, Canada Area
- CIO Association of CanadaDirector, Board of Directors (Edmonton Chapter)2010 — 2011Edmonton, Canada Area
- Focus CorporationSenior Vice President of IT2008 — 2011
Skills & more
LeadershipManagement14Team Leadership8Strategic Planning8Strategy3Technological InnovationFinanceCISA27IT Strategy31CMA15Information Technology22Business Analysis14
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IT ManagementInternal AuditProject ManagementConsultingChange ManagementCloud ComputingCross-functional Team LeadershipEnterprise SoftwareSharePointBusiness Process ImprovementAuditingManagerial Finance- ICD.D — Institute of Corporate Directors
- CPA — Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA) — ISACA
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) — The Institute of Internal Auditors
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) — ISACA Edmonton
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — ISACA
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) — Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA) — Certified Management Accountants (CMA) of Alberta
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Colleagues at BCI
Daniel Garant
Executive Vice President & Global Head, Capital Markets & Credit Investments at BCI
Gordon J. Fyfe
Chief Executive Officer / Chief Investment Officer at BCI
Jennifer Hartfield
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Transformation at BCI
Jeremy Trickett
Executive Vice President, Legal Affairs & Chief Legal Officer at BCI
Jesus Alva
Senior Vice President, Investment Operations at BCI
Jon Salon
Executive Vice President & Global Head, Private Equity at BCI
Lincoln Webb
Executive Vice President & Global Head, Infrastructure & Renewable Resources at BCI
Linzhi Lau
Acting Senior Vice President, Corporate Risk & Audit at BCI
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tony Payne?
- Tony Payne joined BCI in February 2020, where he leads technology and innovation, focusing on strategic partnerships, digital transformation, and applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Before BCI, he spent over 20 years leading technology departments across industries including financial services, engineering, hospitality, gaming, and investment management, with a career spanning technology, audit, and business operations. He holds an ICD.D from the Institute of Corporate Directors, is a Chartered Professional Accountant, and earned an MBA and a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Pretoria.
- Where does Tony Payne work?
- Tony Payne is Senior Vice President, Technology & Innovation and Chief Technology Officer at BCI.
- Where did Tony Payne go to school?
- Tony Payne studied at University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management (Directors Education Program); University of Pretoria (Masters of Business Administration (MBA)); University of Pretoria (Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science & Mathematical Statistics).
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