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Becoming the Modern CIO: Lead the Enterprise, Don’t Just Run IT

February 19, 2026 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM (EST)

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Please join us for an exclusive presentation by Walid Hejazi, Academic Director of Executive Programs at the Rotman School of Management, hosted by Derek Cullen, Chief Information Officer at Stikeman Elliott, a leading Canadian law firm, and Vice-President and National Leadership Development Director at the CIO Association of Canada.

This webinar explores the mindset, behaviours, and strategic capabilities that distinguish high‑impact CIOs. We’ll unpack leadership shifts, personal branding, EQ, strategic frameworks, and how the Rotman–CIO Canada Executive Leadership Program helps you move from operational firefighting to enterprise influence—preparing you to earn a seat at the strategic table.

Special Guest Speaker: Walid Hejazi, Academic Director, Rotman School of Management

As a Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy, Fellow of the Michael Lee-Chin Family Institute for Corporate Citizenship, and member of the Board of Directors of the David & Sharon Johnston Centre for Corporate Governance Innovation, Walid’s research focuses on the development of strategies which enhance the ability of companies to compete in domestic and global marketplaces. He has worked closely with many companies to develop and implement innovative strategies, with a particular focus on the role of leaders in preparing those companies to lead strategic change. He has also worked extensively with Canadian and foreign governments on the development of policies around foreign investment and international trade.

Hosted By: Derek Cullen, CIO.D®, Vice-President & National Leadership Development Director, CIO Association of Canada


Derek is the Chief Information Officer at Stikeman Elliott, a leading Canadian Law Firm and National Leadership Development Director at the CIO Association of Canada.  With over 30 years of strategic technology leadership and transformational success at top-tier consulting firms, Fortune 500 banks, and insurance companies. Derek brings essential vision to assisting Stikeman with all aspects of technology enablement and Cyber Security Resilience, as well as acting as an advocate for continued leadership development at CIOCAN.

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Name: Connor Bratkowski
Email: connor.bratkowski@ciocan.ca
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